Imgur is the best place to share and enjoy the most awesome images on the Internet. Every day, millions of people use Imgur to be entertained and inspired by funny, heartwarming and helpful images and stories from all around the world.
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Imgur was founded in 2009 by Alan Schaaf in his Ohio University dorm room as a simple, no-limits platform to share images online.
With the launch of the homepage gallery, Imgur gave its community the power to refine its many images into a showcase of the freshest, most interesting and popular images on the web. These images can be hilarious, cute, inspiring and informative. From stories of personal transformation to current events, pop culture, memes and more, Imgur has an image for everyone. Of course, there are plenty of cute puppies, too.
Each month, images on Imgur are viewed across the Internet billions of times. It is currently ranked one of the top 50 largest websites worldwide.
Alan Schaaf creates and launches Imgur in his Ohio University dorm room as a simple, no-limits platform to shares images online.
Imgur launches the Gallery, which organizes and showcases the most popular visual stories on Imgur.
Imgur wins "Best Bootstrapped Startup" at the TechCrunch "Crunchies" Awards.
Imgur launches User Submitted, giving Imgurians new ways to share images on Imgur, explore and curate content.
Imgur crosses 100 million monthly active users.
Imgur wins "Best Bootstrapped Startup" at the TechCrunch "Crunchies" Awards for the second time.
Imgur raises $40 million from Andreessen Horowitz and reddit, its first external investment.
Imgur crosses 150 million monthly active users.
Imgur wins 2015 Webby awards for Best Social Media and Best Community Website.
