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Celebrating Cacoo's 15th Anniversary with a Fresh Look

Nulab, based in Fukuoka, Japan, is proud to announce that its online whiteboard tool, Cacoo, celebrated its 15th anniversary on September 30, 2025. Since its official release in 2010, Cacoo has been utilized by over three million users worldwide, enabling teams to visualize ideas and enhance collaboration. This significant milestone is marked by a complete revamp of the official Cacoo website, aimed at delivering a smoother user experience while promoting effective teamwork.

A Journey of Growth and Gratitude

Cacoo first debuted in beta on November 9, 2009, supporting both English and Japanese languages. It officially launched on September 30, 2010, at a time when creating wireframes, network diagrams, UMLs, site maps, and office layouts depended heavily on local software. Editing and sharing were cumbersome processes, creating the need for an innovative solution. Cacoo emerged as the answer, allowing users to create and share beautiful diagrams directly from their browsers.

One of Cacoo's hallmark features is its support for real-time collaboration, enabling multiple users to edit simultaneously and communicate via integrated chat functions. This creates an experience akin to working in the same physical space, proving essential for teams striving for collective creativity.

In June 2018, Cacoo underwent a major user interface overhaul based on extensive user research, redefining the overall experience to better meet user needs. Today, with over three million users, Cacoo has blossomed into a platform that assists teams in shaping their ideas and achieving consensus.

Website Revamp Aligns with User Needs

In honor of its 15th anniversary, Cacoo has launched a fully redesigned official website. The overhaul includes revamped design, improved structure, and more relevant content to ensure users can easily find the information they need. Notably, an extensive array of templates is now organized by categories, enabling easier searches for various professional uses, from process analysis to retrospective improvements.

The website's new setup makes it intuitive for first-time users to understand how to operate the tool, streamlining their onboarding experience. Cacoo aims to continue supporting users in rapidly bringing their ideas to life while facilitating consensus-building in their work.

Message from the Cacoo Team

Cacoo’s journey does not end here. As it moves forward, it remains committed to being a platform that helps teams swiftly convert ideas into reality and leads them toward agreement. Nulab envisions Cacoo as a vital part of its teamwork management philosophy, embodying the Plan and Act steps of the PDCA cycle, thereby vastly influencing positive collaboration.

Furthermore, as we step into an era where AI is increasingly integrated into daily tasks, plans are underway to incorporate AI capabilities into Cacoo’s development in the near future. The Cacoo team is dedicated to reflecting user feedback and fostering a work environment that maximizes team creativity, with the goal of creating a sense of satisfaction and community among its users: