What is Koo: Top things to know about the platform. (Photo: Canva)

Koo, once touted as India's answer to X (formerly Twitter), is set to down its shutters. Here are all the key details about the social media platform that gained popularity, but has to shut down. (Photo: Agencies)

What Is Koo? It is a Bangalore-based microblogging and social media platform, owned by Bombinate Technologies. (Video: Instagram)

Launch: Koo was launched in early 2020. (Video: Instagram)

Early Growth: In 2020, Koo garnered 2.6 million installs from Indian app stores, in contrast to X’s (formerly known as Twitter) 28 million downloads. (Photo: Instagram)

User Interface: Koo's interface closely resembles X’s, featuring hashtags and user tagging in posts, but it employs a distinctive yellow-and-white design. (Photo: Instagram)

Language Support: Initially launched in Kannada, Koo expanded support for numerous languages including Hindi, English, Portuguese, Tamil, and others. (Photo: Google Play store)

AI Integration: As of March 14, 2023, Koo integrated ChatGPT, enabling users to generate content and posts with AI assistance. (Photo: Instagram)

Koo Shuting Down: Company founder Aprameya Radhakrishna announced the shutdown on LinkedIn. (Photo: Canva)

Why Is Koo Shutting Down? The decision to shut down follows unsuccessful talks about potential merger with companies like Dailyhunt. (Photo: Canva)

Last Valuation: Koo's last valuation stood at $274 million, with investments exceeding $66 million from firms such as 3one4 Capital. (Photo: Canva)