3. Habbo.com is an online community for
people over the age of 13
Players can build their own hotel rooms and
host virtual parties where they can meet new
friends, chat, adopt pets and play games
Players earn badges for taking part in games
and meeting new people
What is Habbo?
4. There are lots of things that players on
habbo.com can do as a part of the game
As stated by the habbo.com webpage,
“Habbo is all about having fun with firends in
a safe and exciting environment.”
What is the purpose of Habbo?
5. Habbo is described as a social media
network
In February of 2012, there were 230 million
users on the website
How many people use Habbo?
6. Habbo is free to join for everyone. The site
generates income by allowing users to
purchase ‘extras’ to furnish one’s online
space
On the site, users can design ‘hotel’ rooms,
and spend virtual time with other users
Playing Habbo
8. Parents are encouraged to review the
webpage before children use the site
Parents are encouraged to monitor the site
use, as Habbo wants the site to be very safe
and well monitored
Habbo provides tips for parents to keep
children safe when on the computer
Parents of Habbo Players
9. Habbo is monitors at all times by
professional moderators
These staff members avatars are identified
and visible when on the site
Moderators can remove users from the site if
deemed necessary
Habbo Website Moderators
10. The site was launched in Finland in 1999
The site is very popular in Western Europe
and Southeast Asia, as well at the United
States
Where is Habbo most popular?
11. 28% are men
72% are women
50% are between 13-17 years old
28% are between 18-34 years old
12% are 35 years or older
15% are Asian
17% are Black
46% are white
17% are Hispanic
Who uses Habbo?
12. A student affairs professional might use Habbo to
connect with students on a personal level
Interacting with students on the site via chat options
could be a great way to connect with students one-on-
one
Institutions could ‘build’ institution specific ‘hotels’ for
their institution - This could be a place for users to talk
about an institution
How could one use this to reach
students?
13. This could be a new way to connect with
students who are younger than typical
targets of institutional recruiters
This could be a way to connect with younger
potential students or current students on
campus
What are the implications for
Student Affairs?
