The Graveyard
They promised forever. They shut down anyway.
665 dead services. 2B+ affected users. $30B+ burned. Your infrastructure shouldn't depend on VC funding.
665
Dead Services
2B+
Users Lost
$30B+
Funding Burned
284
Killed by Big Tech
Causes of Death
Killed via Acquisition Bought, integrated, shut down.
11% (70)
Ran Out of Money VC pulled out. Startup dead.
6% (43)
Killed by Big Tech Google, Microsoft, Meta, Apple, Twitter …
43% (284)
276 of 665 dead services died after 2020 ↑ the pace is accelerating
151–200 of 665 dead services
| # | Service | Category | Shut Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | Firework (B2C app) | Video | 2022 |
| 152 | Timehop | Memories | 2021 |
| 153 | Magisto | Video | 2021 |
| 154 | Nest Hello | IoT | 2021 |
| 155 | SmartThings Hub v1 | IoT | 2021 |
| 156 | DirecTV Now | Streaming | 2021 |
| 157 | Houseparty | Video | 2021 |
| 158 | Google Tangi | Video | 2021 |
| 159 | AngularJS | Development | 2021 |
| 160 | Google Bookmarks | Productivity | 2021 |
| 161 | Google Toolbar | Browser | 2021 |
| 162 | Google Cardboard | Hardware | 2021 |
| 163 | Google Sites (Classic) | Web | 2021 |
| 164 | Google Expeditions | Education | 2021 |
| 165 | Google Tour Creator | Education | 2021 |
| 166 | Google Poly | 3D/VR | 2021 |
| 167 | Fitbit Coach | Health | 2021 |
| 168 | Google Streams (UK health) | Healthcare | 2021 |
| 169 | Google Public Alerts | Safety | 2021 |
| 170 | Zync Render | VFX | 2021 |
| 171 | Skype for Business Online | Collaboration | 2021 |
| 172 | Microsoft Academic | Research | 2021 |
| 173 | Microsoft Silverlight | Development | 2021 |
| 174 | LinkedIn Stories | Social | 2021 |
| 175 | Twitter Periscope | Video | 2021 |
| 176 | Twitter Fleets | Social | 2021 |
| 177 | Nuzzel | News | 2021 |
| 178 | Breaker Podcast App | Podcasts | 2021 |
| 179 | Facebook Nearby Friends | Location | 2021 |
| 180 | Yahoo Answers | Q&A | 2021 |
| 181 | Youcam Makeup (B2B) | Beauty Tech | 2021 |
| 182 | Greenhouse Inclusion | HR Tech | 2021 |
| 183 | Flowdock | Collaboration | 2021 |
| 184 | LiquidPlanner Classic | Project Management | 2021 |
| 185 | Zendesk Voice (standalone) | Support | 2021 |
| 186 | UserVoice Roadmaps | Product | 2021 |
| 187 | Kinvey BaaS | Backend | 2021 |
| 188 | Urban Airship (old platform) | Mobile | 2021 |
| 189 | Mailjet (free tier) | 2021 | |
| 190 | Segment (free unlimited) | Analytics | 2021 |
| 191 | Heap free tier (old) | Analytics | 2021 |
| 192 | Amplitude Free unlimited | Analytics | 2021 |
| 193 | Logentries | DevOps | 2021 |
| 194 | New Relic Insights (classic) | DevOps | 2021 |
| 195 | Vibe HCM | HR | 2021 |
| 196 | Gusto Contractor Only (old free) | HR | 2021 |
| 197 | Glow fertility app (old) | Health | 2021 |
| 198 | Remind Free (messaging limits) | EdTech | 2021 |
| 199 | Telegram X | Messaging | 2021 |
| 200 | Google Meet Breakout Rooms (free) | Video Call | 2021 |
The Alternative
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This list is incomplete and will never be finished. New services die every month.
Last updated February 2026. Data from public sources.