[1] Jenny Inglis founded the magazine in 2015, raising an initial £12,000 ($15002.57 USD) from Kickstarter.

[2][1] A physics graduate, Inglis wanted Whizz Pop Bang to be free of advertising as well as gender-neutral.

The scientific content is broad in scope, aimed at children 6–12 years old, and includes puzzles and experiments that can be tried at home or in school.

[1][3][4] The magazine's writers include Isabel Thomas, author of over 150 science books for children.

[4][5] It lists a group of "Science Advisers", including astronomer Mark Thompson and physicist Jess Wade.