GoAnimate was founded in 2007 by Alvin Hung as a cloud-based animation platform. It gained massive popularity for its "drag and drop" interface and diverse themes.

In December 2019, Vyond retired its Legacy Video Maker due to the industry-wide phase-out of Adobe Flash. This decision effectively removed access to many beloved non-business themes, leading to the birth of various "archive" projects. Key GoAnimate Archive Projects

On May 5, 2018, GoAnimate officially rebranded as Vyond , shifting its focus toward corporate and professional training videos.