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AddedFeb 17, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
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kidthing: A global, ad-free learning and entertainment platform offering downloadable games, books, and activities for kids aged 3-11.

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Los Angeles, CA, US
Founded
2005
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kidthing is a global learning and entertainment platform for kids ages 3-11 to have fun on the computer playing, learning, reading and creating. kidthing is a free, downloadable, digital media player and a store filled with games, digital books, activities and videos from favorite companies and brands. Parents and kids can visit the kidthing store to browse, preview, purchase and download the titles from leading companies like Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Paws, Inc. (Garfield), HarperCollins Publishers, Wee Sing, Penguin Young Readers Group among many others. Prices start as low as 99 cents and there are no subscription fees and no ads. Personal media like photos and movies can be imported and played in the kidthing player.

Once downloaded, kidthing products can be played without being connected to the Internet. kidthing gives children, families and classrooms a safe environment to play, learn and have fun on the computer, away from ads and web browsers. kidthing is a secure global publishing and distribution platform that leverages the reach and penetration of the global Internet. kidthing’s professional publishing platform is a suite of e-commerce and state-of-the-art digital rights management tools that are used to manage the digital retailing of content at the kidthing store. The kidthing platform enables publishers and rights holders a secure way to reach audiences far beyond their brick and mortar distribution channels. The kidthing platform provides content owners with powerful digital authoring tools and interactive game engines with which to bring their content to life.

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kidthing - Quick Facts

Who are kidthing's competitors?

Companies similar to kidthing include Kids Academy, Magicblox, KiteReaders and iQuriousKids.

When was kidthing founded?

kidthing was founded in 2005.

Where is kidthing's headquarters located?

kidthing's headquarters is located in Los Angeles, CA, US.

When was kidthing's last funding round?

kidthing's most recent funding round was for $3M (USD) in January 2008.

How much has kidthing raised to-date?

As of Jan 28, 2008, kidthing has raised a total of $3M (USD).

kidthing - Classification

Ownership
  • Private
Technology
  • Data
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Software
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Books
  • Games
Tags
  • API
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 610000Educational Services
  • 611000Educational Services
SIC
  • 8200Educational Services
  • 8290Schools And Educational Services, Not Elsewhere Classified