Bringing back the 2000s, one buddy list at a time!Remember AIM?
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) was the heartbeat of the early internet. From 1997 to 2017, millions of us spent hours crafting the perfect away message, choosing buddy icons, and organizing our buddy lists into carefully curated groups.
What is Old Buddies?
Old Buddies brings back that nostalgic experience. Our app scans your phone contacts to find old AIM screen names you may have saved years ago. Then it creates a shareable, retro-styled buddy list webpage that looks just like the AIM of yesteryear.
How It Works
Download the app, grant access to your contacts, and we'll scan for potential AIM screen names in contact names, email addresses, and notes. You can also manually add screen names you remember. Once your list is ready, publish it to get a unique URL you can share with friends. Your data stays private - nothing leaves your device unless you choose to publish.
Features
- Automatic contact scanning for AIM screen names
- Retro Windows XP and AIM-styled interface
- Shareable buddy list webpages
- Manual buddy list creation
- View tracking and analytics
- Mobile-friendly responsive design