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A Short History

It was a dark and stormy day at the office. The year was 2006, and Aytekin Tank was working as a software consultant in New York City. He kept running into the same pain point at work. Coding online forms was such a time suck! Not only was it time-consuming to build online forms, but it was not the most enthralling of tasks.

Aytekin browsed online, trying to find an easier way to go about the task. He quickly realized that there was no great solution on the market to simplify the process. web based form builders were painful to use. You would add a question by going to an "Add Question" page. JotForm introduced the idea of building a web form on a WYSIWYG form editor using JavaScript drag and drop and AJAX. You can read more about how he came up with the first version on this blog post.

JotForm’s userbase was steadily increasing, and spreading the word about the product. Working during the day, and working on JotForm at night became unsustainable as a side project, and Aytekin decided to make the leap to working on JotForm full time. Building out the team slowly and deliberately, Aytekin decided to bootstrap his company. Now headquartered in San Francisco, JotForm has never received any outside funding and has experienced continued growth. We like keeping things independent, creative, and fun. Our team is global: we have another office in Ankara, Turkey. Our 20-strong support team works from various countries around the world. This allows us to deliver 24/7 customer support.

Today, JotForm has over 2 million users from over 177 countries. More than a thousand new users create accounts on JotForm everyday. As a globally used tool, we’ve made JotForm available in over a dozen languages. Let’s walk down memory lane and take a loot at the first version of JotForm, which was released in 2006:

Here was an early growth chart.

Here at JotForm, our mission is to make it easy for anyone to create online forms. We have a culture of listening to our users, and many new features have been prioritized and built due to user demand. We’re very excited about the future. If you love JotForm, please tell your friends and colleagues about us. Thank you for all of your support along our journey.

137 Comments...


	rchan2	(August 25, 2010 at 06:07 PM)
I just wanted to say Keep up the GREAT work!!! I wish there were more companies/people like you out there. Jot Form is the best, is there any way I can help promote Jot form on my site?


	Brian Ward	(August 29, 2010 at 01:41 PM)
I grew up in NYC but that's not why I love your website. I love it because it's easy to use, full of features and totally professional. I also admire your software philosophy --- no crippleware. Keep up the great work!


	Sonja Elson	(September 01, 2010 at 10:59 AM)
Our UC Irvine department is interested in hosting your product on our own servers. Is there a trial version we can review and test? What is the cost of the product if we host it locally on our server? Many thanks, ~ Sonja Elson Portal Editor


	Mr. Excitedment	(September 02, 2010 at 05:14 PM)
As a web developer, designer and someone who has at some point in time worn every "web hat" in the industry, I can't begin to tell you how impressed I am with the overall performance and professionalism... I'm ready to run around the block party Naked!


	Rizwan Sayani	(November 27, 2010 at 01:48 PM)
This has to be the best form builder I've ever seen. I like how it's free too and there are no ads or anything.


	Rachel	(December 01, 2010 at 07:22 PM)
I love it, quick and easy to create forms for my basketball league!


	Jaymie Dela Cruz	(December 14, 2010 at 08:36 PM)
I'm sooooooo impressed! Glad I found you guys because this has helped me a lot with creating forms super fast. Less headache and more fun. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! ^_^


	navan	(January 18, 2011 at 04:02 PM)
I have posted a partnership question on 'contact@interlogy.com'. Could not get any replies so far. How do I reach the management team?


	vipul	(February 09, 2011 at 11:19 PM)
this works gr8 for me. i had one question mainly which technology you use for this


	JotFormSupport	(February 11, 2011 at 02:36 AM)
Please post your questions to the forum. This page is about page and isn't made for giving technical information and answer.


	hayleejane	(February 14, 2011 at 07:59 AM)
Hello, I just wanted to say thank you for such a wonderful and easy website to use! I have searched high and low for this kind of website. really appreciate your help.


	carokookt	(February 16, 2011 at 09:14 AM)
Dera Jpotform people, You have no idea how incredibly gratefull I am with your terrific service you provode. No idea at all! It is SO FANTASTIC! As a starter entrepeneur I have a very limited budget and time to make a website. I stumbled upon your site just by accident and ever since my life rock again. Wow, as soon as the Euros start comming in I will subscribe for the other account! Meanwhile, say hello and a big thank you to all the staff at your office and thanks again for a fantastic team and service! Caro van der Meulen The Netherlands


	gametnet	(February 21, 2011 at 06:02 AM)
Great job! Thank you so much.


	Fedorov	(February 26, 2011 at 03:36 AM)
Спасибо, мужики! Отличная работа и цена интересная.


	codehero23	(March 01, 2011 at 12:07 PM)
With one visit and test of your software, I have finally told my lazy, slow, and over priced programmer to SUCK IT! Great Job! I will be buying the pro - edition and recomending you to everyone I know.


	omnicubed	(March 03, 2011 at 12:18 PM)
Been a user for about a year now and I just wanted to say "keep up the good work!". The improvements are great and they are actually "improvements" unlike other software where they screw up and make things worse. The limits on the free version are very reasonable and I really appreciate that. The usability is simply AWESOME!!!! And integrating it into my website is extremely easy. THANKS!!!!


	johnd55	(March 12, 2011 at 04:42 PM)
fantastic product you have made my life so much easier keep up the great work...!


	Kirti Pandya	(March 16, 2011 at 02:35 PM)
I am a web designer and was wondering if my clients can use this services if they register with you and open an account in their own right. Your prompt response will be very much appreciate.


	brasiliense	(March 17, 2011 at 09:48 AM)
Hello!! your program is excellent!!! amazing! outstanding! I work with softwares improvments here in my company. I noted some erros or some imporvments that you would like to know. pls, I would like to send you some screenshots showing exactly my difficults and some suggestions that will turn your tool more and more efficient... pls, let me know a email adress, to send you all the materia I have prepared OBS and example: your feedback form doesn't have a submit button to submit my suggestion tks in advance! Caio Filho Project and Business Development Brasiliense Comissária de Despachos Brazil email: caio.filho@brasiliense.com.br


	seancroyston	(March 29, 2011 at 11:25 PM)
Fabulous!!


	sashapsps	(April 01, 2011 at 12:06 PM)
Daer, jotform I'm from Russia. I'm sorry for erorrs I can tell you, I want to tell you that your site is great. And I LOVE YOU


	coneleste	(April 03, 2011 at 09:44 PM)
Perfect! Simple and easy to use. Thanks


	pablobablo	(April 29, 2011 at 04:02 PM)
Good job!


	pmsteil	(May 03, 2011 at 03:38 PM)
We are writing up a blog post to compare various form builders for Churches and looks like JotForm will be our recommended solutiona for forms, event registrations and and donation forms... awesome tool, thanks! Patrick Steil Helping Churches optimize their Websites! http://www.churchbuzz.org/

formaciopuig

(May 13, 2011 at 09:30 AM)

I'd like to help you in translating your web, I am from Spain, I work for a city council and I find this tool very very helpful!
Congratulations!


	khouston	(June 23, 2011 at 11:32 AM)
I have tried a lot of form builders and this is absolutely the best. Simple, easy to use, and contains every feature a form should contain. I work at a school and will spread the word.


	Mark	(June 27, 2011 at 03:42 AM)
Seems too good to be true, amazing! Thank you!!!


	Looka	(August 05, 2011 at 03:24 AM)
U guys are truly amazing! I dont know what would i do without it! Keep up the good work! New interface is awesome.


	dmnstpd	(August 18, 2011 at 11:49 AM)
You have made our lives easier when it comes to registration for our programs directed at teachers. Thank you so much. Your site is so easy to use and I know that there has been a lot of hard work behind the scenes to make it that way!


	Lisa Miller	(August 23, 2011 at 05:38 PM)
I just discovered JotForm and I just have to say - JOB WELL DONE! I am in love with your product!! Thank you so much for offering such a great product and keeping it affordable. This is huge for non-profit organizations. Cheers!


	akotoulas	(August 30, 2011 at 06:29 PM)
I just want to let you know that I am extremely impressed with your concept, service and implementation. For someone like me who likes to work on our website with as little outside help as possible, this has been an amazing solution. Thank you!


	mathquiz	(September 06, 2011 at 05:49 PM)
Jotform is the best for builder! Keep up the great work


	club21	(October 20, 2011 at 03:36 AM)
Amazing. very impressed with the number sophisticated tools like facebook integration and etc. it's a freeware too, way too cool.


	Thomas	(October 25, 2011 at 04:09 PM)
The best thing since sliced bread!


	audabee	(November 09, 2011 at 02:32 AM)
I've been using Jotform for years (since the first version, I think) and seriously, every time I come back there are even more improvements. This is a brilliant service and I wish you every success - you deserve it!


	engesco	(July 12, 2011 at 06:04 PM)
New user. New fan!


	Bill Even	(November 09, 2011 at 10:43 AM)
I don't usually gush over web applications, but I gotta say JotForm is just awesome. I use it for a number of my clients and for the price and functionality, you just can't beat it. Thanks for this great service! Bill


	WebProtect	(November 12, 2011 at 03:16 AM)
C'est très très bien sauf qu'il faudrait rajouter + d'options et passer à une autre version (pour le site) !!!


	fortis	(November 25, 2011 at 05:42 PM)
JotForm has made our website www.call-answer.co.uk so simply for new clients to sigh-up to. A brilliant product.


	pauloram	(November 29, 2011 at 02:59 AM)
I feel like ive just had a religious experience. im a convert. wow!


	Gokhan	(December 01, 2011 at 12:41 PM)
I am so proud to know the people behind this great product and company. Keep up the excellent work and stay in your passion.


	Hilmi Yigit	(December 10, 2011 at 08:18 AM)
boyle etkin ve kolay bir cozumu uretip paylastınız icin tebrik ederim. İzmit'ten selamlar


	Claudio Caceres	(December 12, 2011 at 05:24 AM)
Excellent affordable, easy to use online form tool! Great Jobs guys! Well done! Air Safety Advisor, Continuous Safety, Switzerland


	Jayson	(December 14, 2011 at 12:48 AM)
Thank you very much for this web application it is BIG help for us to use this web apps for our customer communication. For the BIG 4 young men, KUDOS. Mabuhay Kayo!! GOD Bless your Company,Staff and your entire family.. :)


	ibrar shah	(December 20, 2011 at 12:35 AM)
Good work :) Best of luck for more such good projects.


	CoachRob	(January 10, 2012 at 07:12 PM)
You'all rule! Most helpful and easy to use tool I've found in two years. Bravo and Congrats! Roll Tide, Roll! Rob

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	jschaible	(February 22, 2012 at 03:57 PM)
Just found this and love it. I think you guys are doing a great job. Forget screwing with crap Joomla plugins.


	sauprogramci	(February 23, 2012 at 08:55 AM)
I found this site on google. I think best web base form software. Thanks.


	grahamstewart	(March 13, 2012 at 11:41 AM)
I searched the internet for hours trying to find straightforward form templates and designs. Then I entered my request in Spanish and you came up! By FAR the best product I have found. Congratulations.


	sotkafaroz	(March 20, 2012 at 07:30 AM)
Im still in shock...you put here more than we need... congrulation again... deserve all regards ;)


	ajlst21	(April 10, 2012 at 04:32 PM)
The best in the business! Seriously, way too easy, should be criminal it's so good! :-)


	gero135	(April 12, 2012 at 01:03 PM)
OMFG UR Service is just so amazing, its a great tool, also ur ui is amazing, i hope u have more projects like this one! maybe phto galleries creation or customized banners in html5 can be a great great idea, also a directory creation can be nice, there so many options that i can imagine and u for sure had tinked, sorry for my bad english, greetings from argentina


	resumeform	(April 21, 2012 at 05:09 PM)
I just have to say that this is an OUTSTANDING service you provide. I can't believe I actually found something so useful and was exactly what I needed. I'll be signing up for the middle plan even though I don't need it. It's inexpensive and money well spent.


	ANTONIO	(April 22, 2012 at 01:03 AM)
MUY BUENA PAGINA, ES LA MEJOR PAGINA QUE HE ENCONTRADO. LOS FELICITO SON LOS MEJORES GRACIAS


	contato@googlefx.com.br	(April 25, 2012 at 05:34 PM)
Ola Jotform, Possuimos mais de 2.000.000 milhoes de emails validos Servidor dedicado para envio de email em massa com smtp UOL, versão ilimitada Extraidos de grandes portais , inclusive do Facebook Emails validos e segmentados msn: danilogaglioti@live.com site: www.googlefx.com.br fone TIM: 11-84076492 Mensagem enviada por : www.googlefx.com.br


	counsellinghull	(May 01, 2012 at 02:46 PM)
JotForm has been a quick and straightforward solution to increasing my customer contact experience - thanks guys