Demumu, the personal safety application known for addressing solitary living concerns through automated check-ins, has expanded from an iOS-exclusive to a fully functional web platform accessible on any browser. The move breaks what the company calls the "device barrier," making the safety tool available to Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux users via Chrome, Safari, or Edge browsers at https://demumu.co.
The expansion responds directly to 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, ensuring that a dead phone battery doesn't equate to a missed safety check-in.
Demumu's approach requires users to check in every 48 hours or trigger automatic emergency email notifications to designated contacts. The application has gained significant traction, with over 100,000 downloads and a 4.3-star rating, and has been featured in major publications including Wired, which explored the cultural impact of the app's blunt approach to mortality in "China's 'Are You Dead Yet?' App," and Reuters, which highlighted the explosive growth in "Viral App for Single Living Goes Global." BBC News also discussed the company's role in the "loneliness economy" and the peace of mind provided to verified users.
The new web interface maintains the minimalist aesthetic of the mobile application while optimizing for desktop environments. Key features include silent monitoring that runs discreetly in browser tabs during deep work sessions, premium UI/UX retaining the high-fidelity interface found on iOS, and universal accessibility that eliminates operating system dependencies. Early testers have reported significant workflow improvements, with one freelance designer noting that "being able to tap the check-in button on my second monitor without picking up my phone has completely streamlined my workflow."
For business and technology leaders, this expansion represents a significant development in workplace safety tools for the growing remote workforce. As digital nomadism and remote work continue to expand globally, the ability to maintain personal safety protocols across multiple devices becomes increasingly critical. The platform-agnostic approach addresses a fundamental limitation of many safety applications that remain tied to specific operating systems or devices.
Mr. Guo, Co-Founder of Demumu, emphasized the broader mission: "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. Whether you are on a phone in the subway or a laptop in a cafe, your safety net is active." The company's vision extends to bringing Chinese safety innovations to global markets, serving solitary users worldwide through technology that transcends geographical and device limitations.
