Unversal avatar solution provider Weblin has launched Weblin lite, an online version of its downloadable weblin tool for Windows, now available for all platforms and browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Opera.

The downloadable version of Weblin allows users to create customizable weblin avatars which can then be taken to any website. The weblin will appear at the bottom of the browser where the user can move and emote the avatar, as well as chat with any other users visiting the site with a weblin avatar.

With Weblin lite, users are assigned a random avatar which can be used to chat and interact with other weblins at different sites. Unlike the Weblin application, no download or registration is required to use Weblin lite.

Said Weblin CEO Jan Andresen: “Weblin adds a social element to Web surfing that encourages people to meet new friends with similar interests. With Weblin lite, we wanted to give new users a simple way to try out weblin and use an avatar as they explore the Web, while giving our existing fans an outlet for accessing weblin from anywhere.”