Userplane
Userplane was a white-label product used primarily for online chat by online dating services and language learning sites.
Type of site | Instant messaging, Online chat |
|---|---|
| Available in | Multilingual |
| Dissolved | August 1, 2013 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 2000 |
| Current status | Defunct |
History
Userplane was founded in 2001 by Mike Jones, Nate Thelen, and Javier Hall.[1]
In April 2005, the company partnered with date.com.[2]
In 2006, Userplane was acquired by AOL for $40 million.[3][4]
In August 2008, CEO Mike Jones left Userplane. In 2009, he joined MySpace as CEO.[5]
In October 2008, JS-Kit partnered with Userplane to distribute chat widgets.[6]
Userplane shut down on August 1, 2013.
References
- Richmond, Riva (August 14, 2006). "AOL Buys IM Service Userplane". The Wall Street Journal.
- "Userplane Chat and Instant Messaging Capabilities Launched on Premier Online Dating Site; Userplane Partners with Date.com to Offer Members Flash-Based Communication Tools" (Press release). Business Wire. April 6, 2005.
- "Userplane acquired by AOL". TechCrunch. August 14, 2006.
- KRAMER, STACI D. (August 14, 2006). "AOL Acquires Userplane To Expand Web-Based Chat and IM; Social Networking Angle". GigaOm.
- Arrington, Michael (April 27, 2009). "Confirmed: Former AOL Exec Mike Jones To Take COO Role". TechCrunch.
- Kincaid, Jason (October 21, 2008). "JS-Kit Teams With Userplane In Widget Distribution Partnership". TechCrunch.
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