What is Paper Planes?
Paper Planes is a small, charming web experiment built around one idea: throwing a paper plane to a stranger on the other side of the world. You fold a virtual plane, stamp it with your location, and throw it into the air.
Then you catch a plane someone else has thrown, add your own stamp, and send it on. The stamps show where each plane has been. It works best on a phone, where the throw and catch use a real arm motion.
Main Features
- A virtual paper plane you can throw
- Planes thrown by other people to catch
- Location stamps that build up on each plane
- A record of the places a plane has visited
- Motion based throwing on a phone
- No account needed
How to Get Started with Paper Planes
- Open paperplanes.world, ideally on your phone.
- Make your plane and add your stamp.
- Throw the plane.
- Catch a plane from someone else and see where it has been.
- Add your stamp and throw it again.
Paper Planes Pricing
Paper Planes is free, with no paid plan.
Who Should Use It?
- Anyone who wants a small moment of connection online
- Fans of creative web experiments
- Families looking for something gentle to try
- Teachers showing how far the web reaches
Paper Planes Alternatives
- Pointer Pointer finds a photo of someone pointing at your cursor.
- The Useless Web sends you to a random pointless website at the press of a button.
- Cat Bounce fills your screen with bouncing cats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paper Planes free?
Yes. It is free to use in your browser.
What do you do in Paper Planes?
You stamp a virtual plane, throw it, catch planes from other people, and add your stamp to them.
Does Paper Planes work on a phone?
Yes, and a phone is the best way to try it because you can throw with a real motion.
Do I need an account?
No. You can open the site and start.