IMVU

July 27, 2024

IMVU is a graphical, 3D IM-style chat system.

Services/features
Users use personalized 3D avatars and environments that lets them interact with any person on the person the service. It also allows users to develop and create 3D clothing, hair, pets, and scenes for other users to purchase. The client software, which is still in beta stage, supports Windows platforms only.

IMVU and furry
Although the basic IMVU avatar is human, the service allows users to design, develop, and distribute furry AV based characters and add-ons (tails, ears, etc.). IMVU has specifically marketed to the furry fandom, and continues to do so as of March 2009.

The site has furry-oriented groups.

Fur Affinity
IMVU officially acquired the online furry art gallery Fur Affinity in January 2015. The company ran the site until February 1, 2021, when the site's community leader Dragoneer bought it back.