1– Customizability
The Active Worlds environment is one of the most customizable, especially when developing your own world! From object modeling to intricate world features settings, Active Worlds is extremely user definable.

2– Streaming Media
Though not yet widely adapted, the stream media feature sets Active Worlds ahead of most other 3d chat technologies. The stream media feature allows users to display streaming media files directly through the browser, just like pictures.

3– Simple Interface
The Active Worlds browser is simple and easy to use. It's organized and isn't as confusing as many competing 3d browsers.

4– Adjustable Interface
The browser is also resizable and many of the menus, tabs, and other interface features can be turned on, off, moved, or otherwise modified.

5– Building
Building rights give users the ability to build their very own creations in public building worlds.

6– Communication Features
Telegrams are simple and make remote contact easy among users. Chatting is simple and easy to read in a chat display or above users' avatars. Whisper allows users to communicate one-on-one. Join and invite allows users to easily get together with one another.

7– Privacy
Want to screen join requests? Working on a personal project or in a secret meeting? The privacy features let users block off other citizens and even hide whether they're online or not.

8– World Features & Rights
The world features and rights menus offer a plethora of variations to be chosen in regards to the appearance of the world, and who can do what within your world.

9– Building Commands
An array of building commands are available to make objects move and appear to ones wildest dreams.

10– Community
Active Worlds has a diverse and devoted fan base. Many members of the community become great friends - this isn't just a one-night chat room - this is a true community.