- 1. Pick who's hugging
- 2. Write your message
- 3. Share the link
Send a virtual hug to someone who needs it
When you can't be there in person, a virtual hug says what a text can't. Pick two cuddly characters, write a personal note, and send an animated hug by link, text, email, or WhatsApp — free, in under a minute.
How to send a virtual hug
Use the free virtual hug maker to pick characters, write a note, and share a private link in seconds.
1
Pick who’s hugging
Choose a character for you and one for them — bears, bunnies, and cats.
2
Write your message
Add a personal note and your name so they know who the hug is from.
3
Send it anywhere
Copy your hug link and send it by text, email, WhatsApp, or any messaging app.
When to send a virtual hug
A virtual hug fits the moments flowers feel like too much and a "thinking of you" text feels like too little — for a partner far away, a friend having a rough week, or family you haven't seen in a while.
Want to send more than a hug?
If a hug isn't quite the right gesture, you can also send virtual flowers build a digital bouquet, or write open when letters with a personal note — all free, from the same maker.
FAQ
How do I send a virtual hug?
Pick a character for you and one for the person you’re hugging, write a short message, and share the link. When they open it, they see the two characters hugging with your note — free, no signup.
How do I send a virtual hug via text?
Create your hug, copy the link, and paste it into iMessage, SMS, WhatsApp, or any chat. The hug opens right in their browser.
Is it free to send a virtual hug?
Yes. Creating and sending a virtual hug is completely free, with no signup and no app download.
What is a virtual hug?
A virtual hug is a small digital gesture you send online when you can’t be there in person — here, it’s an animated scene of two characters hugging, personalized with your message.
Does the other person need an app to open it?
No. Your hug opens in any web browser on any phone or computer.
Is this better than sending a hug GIF?
A GIF is generic — this hug is personalized. You choose the characters, add your own message, and sign it with your name, so it feels like it actually came from you.