Presented in May 2022, Mozilla Hubs is a free virtual reality platform that has provided users with hosting services for custom-created rooms since 2018. The platform is accessible on computers, smartphones, and headsets running Windows, Mac, Linux, or Android, requiring only a web browser and internet connection.
Creating and Customizing Spaces
Users begin by logging in or registering on the platform, then accessing the editor at hubs.mozilla.com/spoke/ to design rooms from scratch or modify existing templates from Mozilla’s default collection or other users. Projects created in external 3D modeling software such as Blender can be imported directly. Once a room is saved, the owner can create a lobby—the online space accessible to anyone with the link or room code—and add components including images, objects, and links via the Place feature, which allows direct file uploads from a computer or objects from Sketchfab.
User Interaction and Permissions
When entering a room, users can select a custom avatar or use video, choose a name, and communicate via voice chat, text chat, or emoticons. Room owners control user permissions and can designate moderators with equivalent rights. Users without modification permissions can still explore rooms, interact with objects, sit on chairs, view objects more closely by right-clicking, open links, and communicate with others. This setup suits exhibitions where creators want to prevent modifications while allowing visitor interaction.
Pricing and Capacity
The platform’s core features are completely free. Standard lobbies accommodate a maximum of 25 users with avatars, though additional participants can view the space in guest mode with access to voice chat. Premium options are available for users with specific needs, such as increasing connected user limits.
Frequently asked questions
What devices can access Mozilla Hubs?
Mozilla Hubs runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android devices through any web browser with an internet connection, including computers, smartphones, and virtual reality headsets.
How do room owners control who can modify spaces?
Room owners can set permissions for other users and designate moderators with equivalent rights, allowing them to prevent unauthorized modifications while still permitting visitors to interact with objects and communicate.
What is the default user capacity for a room?
Standard lobbies accommodate a maximum of 25 users with avatars, though additional participants can access the space in guest mode with voice chat access.
