Parseword
parseword.com
Free daily puzzle game built on cryptic-crossword clues, designed as an on-ramp for newcomers.
Wordle by Josh Wardle
Daily five-letter word-guessing game with shareable emoji results; sold to The New York Times in 2022.
Visit Wordle ↗About Wordle
Daily five-letter word-guessing game with shareable emoji results; sold to The New York Times in 2022. Wordle is a indie game makers product built by indie maker Josh Wardle, launched in 2021. Wordle has since been acquired.
- Status
- Acquired
- Launched
- 2021
- Category
- Indie Game Makers
- Website
- nytimes.com
Wordle revenue
Josh Wardle has publicly reported Sold to NYT for low seven figures (2022) for Wordle. Revenue figures are self-reported and not independently verified by IndieMakerList. See the indie maker revenue leaderboard.
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Wordle FAQ
What is Wordle?
Wordle is a indie game makers product: Daily five-letter word-guessing game with shareable emoji results; sold to The New York Times in 2022.
Who made Wordle?
Wordle was made by Josh Wardle, Welsh software engineer who made Wordle and sold it to The New York Times. It launched in 2021. Josh Wardle has also built Parseword.
Is Wordle still active?
Wordle has been acquired. It is no longer owned by Josh Wardle, who built it as an indie maker.
How much revenue does Wordle make?
Wordle has publicly reported Sold to NYT for low seven figures (2022). This figure is self-reported by the maker and not independently verified.
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