Demumu, the personal safety application that gained global attention for addressing solitary living concerns, has expanded from an iOS-exclusive app to a fully functional web platform accessible on any browser. This move breaks what the company calls the "device barrier," making the safety tool available to users regardless of their operating system or device preferences.
The application, which requires users to check in every 48 hours or trigger emergency alerts to designated contacts, has been downloaded over 100,000 times and maintains a 4.3-star rating. Originally featured in major publications like Wired for its blunt approach to mortality and Reuters for its explosive growth across Asia and the United States, Demumu has evolved from a niche tool to what BBC News described as part of the "loneliness economy."
The expansion to the web platform at https://demumu.co was driven by user feedback highlighting a critical gap in safety verification during work hours. "Our users aren't just on their phones; they are writers, developers, and remote workers who spend their days on desktop," explained the product team. The web version enables cross-platform synchronization, allowing users to check in on their iPhone in the morning and verify their safety from a laptop browser at night.
Key features of the new web interface include automatic emergency alerts that trigger immediate email notifications to designated contacts after missed consecutive check-ins, silent monitoring that runs discreetly in browser tabs during deep work sessions, and universal accessibility for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux users via Chrome, Safari, or Edge browsers. The platform maintains the minimalist aesthetic that contributed to the mobile app's viral success while optimizing for desktop environments.
Mr. Guo, Co-Founder of Demumu, stated, "We started this project because we realized that living alone shouldn't mean being invisible. By bringing Demumu to the web, we are removing the friction of hardware. Safety should be platform-agnostic." The company emphasizes that this expansion ensures safety tools remain accessible even when phone batteries die or devices are unavailable, addressing what users described as the "quiet anxiety" of modern solitary living.
Early web testers have reported positive experiences with the platform. Sarah J., a freelance designer, noted, "Being able to tap the check-in button on my second monitor without picking up my phone has completely streamlined my workflow." David L., a remote developer who switched to Android, added, "The web version is just as smooth as the iOS app I remember."
The web platform launch represents Demumu's continued commitment to serving solitary users globally by bringing what the company describes as "Chinese safety innovations to the world." With the new web accessibility, the safety tool now provides what the company calls a "seamless desktop-to-mobile workflow" for digital nomads and desktop-heavy users who require consistent safety verification throughout their workdays.
