Webkinz
Type of site | Virtual plush toy world |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder(s) | Ganz |
| URL | webkinz.com |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Required |
Webkinz is a plush toy and toys-to-life video game franchise created by the Canadian toy company Ganz. The game launched on April 15th, 2005, with Webkinz Day being celebrated on April 29th.
Each Webkinz plush toy includes an attached tag with a unique "Secret Code" printed on it. With this code, players can unlock and play in Webkinz World, an online world, with a virtual version of their plush toy.
On October 23, 2020, Ganz released Webkinz Next, a 3D successor to the original Webkinz game. The original game continues to be playable, being renamed to Webkinz Classic. While originally playable from the site, following the announcement of Adobe Flash Player shutting down in 2020, the game has now become downloadable.