The program launched as a beta version in June 2011.[4][5][6] Pokki's framework is built onChromium and allows developers to build desktop applications using standard web languages likeHTML5,CSS3, andJavaScript.[7]
In April 2012, Pokki launched the Pokki Store, a marketplace andapp store for desktop apps for social networking services andsocial gaming apps.[8] The Pokki Store allows users to browse, search, and download applications in various categories. Applications are submitted by developers through the Pokki Developer Center.
In August 2012, Pokki exited beta, announced 1 millionmonthly active users, and released the Pokki Menu, an app launcher for access, management, and discovery of its apps, and a notification center for real-time updates.[9][10][11]
In October 2012, Pokki for Windows 8 was released which included functionality to restore the Windowsstart menu which was replaced inWindows 8 by thestart screen.[12][13][14][15] As of January 2013, it had about 1.5 million users.[16]
