Cool Math Games (branded as Coolmath Games)[a] is an online web portal that hosts HTML and Flash web browser games targeted at children and young adults. Cool Math Games is operated by Coolmath LLC and first went online in 1997 with the slogan "Where logic & thinking meets fun & games.".[2][3][4][5] The site maintains a policy that it will only host games that the operators believe are non-violent and educational and is partnered with coolmath.com and coolmath4kids.com.[4][2]
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| Type of business | Commercial |
|---|---|
Type of site | Online browser game portal |
| Available in | English |
| Headquarters | , U.S.[1] |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Industry | Education |
| Parent | Coolmath.com, LLC |
| URL | coolmathgames |
| Advertising | Google Ads (with ad-free subscription available) |
| Launched | 1997 |
| Written in | PHP, HTML and Adobe Flash |
In November 2019, Popular Mechanics listed Cool Math Games as one of its "50 most important websites" since the internet was created.[6]
History
Shutdown hoax
Rumors began spreading in summer 2019 that Cool Math Games was to shut down in 2020 due to the discontinuation of Adobe Flash Player. In light of these rumors, a petition was created on Change.org to stop it from shutting down and reached over 100,000 signatures.[4][7][5][8] However, Cool Math Games confirmed that it would not be shutting down and was focusing on getting new HTML5 games and converting old Flash games to HTML5 after Adobe Flash shut down in 2020.[5][4]
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cool Math Games' popularity has drastically increased, being played by students whilst in lockdown and self-isolating.[9][10] Cool Math Games' Alexa ranking went up drastically.[11]
Reception
Coolmath Games has received generally positive reception. The Daily Dot called the website's library of content “impressive” in a run-down of the best games on the site.[12]
References
- ^ "Coolmathgames.com WHOIS lookup". who.is. Retrieved 2020-09-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "About Us". Coolmath Games. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
- ^ "Freudenthal Instituut". Universiteit Utrecht (in Dutch). 2014-07-09. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
- ^ a b c d Harbison, Cammy (2019-06-03). "No, Cool Math Games Isn't Shutting Down: Company Confirms Adobe Flash 2020 Shutdown Won't Kill The Site". Newsweek. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
- ^ a b c Haasch, Palmer (2019-06-05). "Despite rumors, Cool Math Games is not shutting down in 2020". Polygon. Retrieved 2019-10-06.
- ^ "The Sites That Mean the Most to Us". Popular Mechanics. 1 November 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ Jenkins, Abby (June 6, 2020). "Cool Math Games' shut down is a hoax". Arrow. Retrieved 2019-10-06.
- ^ Smith, Callum (2019-06-05). "Is Cool Math Games shutting down in 2020? Everything you need to know". HITC. Retrieved 2019-10-06.
- ^ "School Support March: Enriching Our Children's Minds Amidst Social Distancing". Port Washington News. 2020-03-21. Retrieved 2020-09-05.
- ^ Jackson, Wilton. "Virtual Senior Night: Celebrating spring sports athletes in Rankin County". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 2020-09-05.
- ^ "coolmathgames.com Competitive Analysis, Marketing Mix and Traffic". Alexa Internet. Retrieved 2020-09-05.
- ^ Maria, Anna (June 10, 2020). "The 5 best Cool Math Games for kids to play in 2020". The Daily Dot. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
Footnotes
- ^ The name spelling is often alternated between, though this is the name used on company documents.