The cult messenger ICQ is set for an unofficial return through a fan project, according to heise. The revival is framed as a nostalgic comeback for one of the early internet’s best-known chat platforms.
The project is said to include familiar ICQ features such as UINs, a contact list, and the classic “Uh-oh” notification sound. Those details suggest the effort is aimed at recreating the recognizable feel of the original service.
One major unanswered question is who is behind it. The report says little is known about the operators of the project, leaving the revival with a mix of retro appeal and uncertainty.
Editorial consensus: All three drafts agreed that an unofficial fan project is reviving ICQ with classic features and that little is known about the operators; they differed mainly in tone and emphasis.