Zedge
| Zedge | |
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| File:Zedge logo.svg | |
| Developer | Zedge |
| Initial release | 2003 |
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| Operating system | Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Web[1] |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Content Discovery Platform |
| Website | www |
Zedge is a content distribution platform that provides consumers with a way to personalize their mobile devices. It has offices in Trondheim, Vilnius, and New York City.[citation needed]
As of February 2, 2023, the Zedge app has been downloaded over 436 million times and has approximately 30 million monthly active users.
History
[edit | edit source]| Company type | Public |
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| AMEX: ZDGE | |
| Industry | App |
| Founded | Trondheim, Norway (2003) |
| Founder | Tom Arnøy, Kenneth Sundnes, and Paul Shaw |
| Headquarters | Trondheim, Norway |
Area served | Worldwide |
Zedge was founded by Tom Arnøy, Kenneth Sundnes, and Paul Shaw in Norway in 2003. In June 2016, Zedge's parent company was spun off from IDT[2] as a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.[3]
The company has expanded with the launch of Shortz, a mobile app, in 2019.[4] In 2021, Zedge acquired online emoji encyclopedia Emojipedia.[5][6] In 2022, Zedge acquired photography and mobile gaming company GuruShots.[7]
Services
[edit | edit source]Zedge offers a variety of customization options, including ringtones, wallpapers, home screen app icons, widgets, and notification sounds.[8] Artists can launch a virtual storefront in Zedge, allowing them to market and sell their content to Zedge's global user base.
Recognition
[edit | edit source]In 2013, Zedge was recognized as one of Time's Best 50 Android Apps.[9]
External links
[edit | edit source]- Official Website
- Zedge App on Google Play (Android)
- Zedge App on Apple App Store (iOS)
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