I am writing to share some constructive feedback and feature proposals aimed at bridging the gap between legacy Classic IMVU features and the modern Next ecosystem (including the Web, Desktop, and Mobile apps). As an invested member of the community, I appreciate the clean direction the modern apps are heading in, but there are several critical community features, engagement tools, and data endpoints on Classic that haven't successfully transitioned over to the new unified platforms.
If modernized and integrated correctly, these features could drastically improve user retention, community engagement, and in-app monetization paths on the modern apps. I’ve broken my suggestions down into four key areas:
1. Unified Advanced Search (Platform Parity)
Right now, finding other users is incredibly fragmented depending on which version of IMVU is being used. On mobile and the Desktop app, users are restricted to basic username searches; on Next, the filters are bare-bones; yet the Classic site still allows for precise filtering by age ranges, location, and relationship status.
To create a consistent experience across all platforms, I propose a two-tiered search system on Next, Desktop, and Mobile:
Quick Search: The standard username lookup we have now.
Advanced Filter Toggle: A collapsible menu that lets users filter by age brackets, online status, country, and relationship status. Having these features locked behind a legacy browser layout forces power users off the modern apps just to find their communities.
Currently, the primary way for non-VIP users to earn free promo credits on Next and Mobile involves completing third-party video offers or highly invasive, generic consumer surveys (which often ask for sensitive information like political affiliations). This heavily detracts from the user experience.
Instead, IMVU should revive and modernize the classic Walk Off mini-game directly within the Next, Desktop, and Mobile apps:
The Incentive: Bring back the 3D match-3 dance game format as an official in-app activity. Non-VIP players could play to earn small amounts of promo credits daily, while VIP members could compete for the Top 100 leaderboards for higher payouts.
Community Longevity: Walk Off still has dedicated fan groups on the platform. Integrating a modern, snappy version of this mini-game into the modern client ecosystem would keep users inside the app longer and provide an actual fun alternative to tedious offer walls.
3. Modernizing Groups as "Community Hubs"
The removal of active support for Classic Groups left a massive gap in how communities organize long-term. Live Rooms are great for immediate socializing, but once a room closes, that connection is lost. Groups shouldn't be retired—they just need a modern social layout.
The Integrated Experience: Introduce a dedicated "Communities" or "Groups" tab on the main navigation bar, acting as a clean hybrid of modern discussion forums and social feeds.
Live Room & Feed Integration: Allow Groups to pin an "Official Group Live Room" to the top of their page so members can easily jump into 3D spaces together. Members should also be able to post their avatar photo edits directly to a shared Group Feed.
Group Storefronts: Allow creators or modeling agencies to showcase a curated collection of catalog products directly on their Group page to drive collaborative sales.
4. Absorbing Classic Product Page Data
The old Classic product pages are still heavily relied upon because they display vital technical data that Next, Desktop, and Mobile strip away. To finally retire the legacy site code without hurting creators and avid shoppers, that data needs a home on the modern apps.
Advanced Details Tab: Add a collapsible "Creator Info" section on product cards that displays the Product ID (PID) and the full derivation tree.
Image Carousels: Allowing creators to upload a 3-to-5 image lookbook carousel directly to a product listing on the modern apps would completely eliminate the need for outdated HTML formatting while preserving necessary marketing power.
By absorbing the data power and interactive elements of the Classic site into the clean framework of the unified modern apps, IMVU can give its user base the tools they actually use daily without sacrificing the sleek, modern direction of the platform.
Thank you for your time, dedication to the community, and for considering these updates.
Dear IMVU Team,
I am writing to share some constructive feedback and feature proposals aimed at bridging the gap between legacy Classic IMVU features and the modern Next ecosystem (including the Web, Desktop, and Mobile apps). As an invested member of the community, I appreciate the clean direction the modern apps are heading in, but there are several critical community features, engagement tools, and data endpoints on Classic that haven't successfully transitioned over to the new unified platforms.
If modernized and integrated correctly, these features could drastically improve user retention, community engagement, and in-app monetization paths on the modern apps. I’ve broken my suggestions down into four key areas:
1. Unified Advanced Search (Platform Parity)
Right now, finding other users is incredibly fragmented depending on which version of IMVU is being used. On mobile and the Desktop app, users are restricted to basic username searches; on Next, the filters are bare-bones; yet the Classic site still allows for precise filtering by age ranges, location, and relationship status.
To create a consistent experience across all platforms, I propose a two-tiered search system on Next, Desktop, and Mobile:
Quick Search: The standard username lookup we have now.
Advanced Filter Toggle: A collapsible menu that lets users filter by age brackets, online status, country, and relationship status. Having these features locked behind a legacy browser layout forces power users off the modern apps just to find their communities.
2. Gamified Credit Incentives (Reviving "Walk Off")
Currently, the primary way for non-VIP users to earn free promo credits on Next and Mobile involves completing third-party video offers or highly invasive, generic consumer surveys (which often ask for sensitive information like political affiliations). This heavily detracts from the user experience.
Instead, IMVU should revive and modernize the classic Walk Off mini-game directly within the Next, Desktop, and Mobile apps:
The Incentive: Bring back the 3D match-3 dance game format as an official in-app activity. Non-VIP players could play to earn small amounts of promo credits daily, while VIP members could compete for the Top 100 leaderboards for higher payouts.
Community Longevity: Walk Off still has dedicated fan groups on the platform. Integrating a modern, snappy version of this mini-game into the modern client ecosystem would keep users inside the app longer and provide an actual fun alternative to tedious offer walls.
3. Modernizing Groups as "Community Hubs"
The removal of active support for Classic Groups left a massive gap in how communities organize long-term. Live Rooms are great for immediate socializing, but once a room closes, that connection is lost. Groups shouldn't be retired—they just need a modern social layout.
The Integrated Experience: Introduce a dedicated "Communities" or "Groups" tab on the main navigation bar, acting as a clean hybrid of modern discussion forums and social feeds.
Live Room & Feed Integration: Allow Groups to pin an "Official Group Live Room" to the top of their page so members can easily jump into 3D spaces together. Members should also be able to post their avatar photo edits directly to a shared Group Feed.
Group Storefronts: Allow creators or modeling agencies to showcase a curated collection of catalog products directly on their Group page to drive collaborative sales.
4. Absorbing Classic Product Page Data
The old Classic product pages are still heavily relied upon because they display vital technical data that Next, Desktop, and Mobile strip away. To finally retire the legacy site code without hurting creators and avid shoppers, that data needs a home on the modern apps.
Advanced Details Tab: Add a collapsible "Creator Info" section on product cards that displays the Product ID (PID) and the full derivation tree.
Image Carousels: Allowing creators to upload a 3-to-5 image lookbook carousel directly to a product listing on the modern apps would completely eliminate the need for outdated HTML formatting while preserving necessary marketing power.
By absorbing the data power and interactive elements of the Classic site into the clean framework of the unified modern apps, IMVU can give its user base the tools they actually use daily without sacrificing the sleek, modern direction of the platform.
Thank you for your time, dedication to the community, and for considering these updates.
Best regards,
FloweringWinds
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