Koo - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Koo is a microblogging platform, similar to Twitter, that was launched in March 2020 by Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka.
- 2. The platform allows users to post short messages, called "Koos," of up to 400 characters, along with images and videos.
- 3. Koo gained popularity in India as an alternative to Twitter, especially after the Indian government's clash with Twitter over content moderation issues.
- 4. The platform supports multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Marathi, making it more accessible to a diverse user base.
- 5. Koo has attracted prominent Indian personalities, politicians, and government officials who use the platform to communicate with their followers.
- 6. The platform has also been used during emergencies and disasters to provide real-time updates and information to the public.
- 7. Koo has faced criticism for its handling of misinformation and hate speech, similar to other social media platforms.
- 8. The company has raised funding from investors like Accel, 3one4 Capital, and Kalaari Capital, among others.
- 9. Koo has launched features like "Talk to Type" for voice-based messaging and "Koo Communities" for users to join groups based on shared interests.
- 10. As of 2021, Koo has over 10 million downloads on the Google Play Store and continues to grow its user base in India and beyond.