AI Graveyard

A record of AI tools that have shut down, with when they closed, how long they lasted, and alternatives you can use today.

AI tools shut down

1,895

Of 7,595 tools tracked

Shutdown rate

25%

Share of all listed tools

Median lifespan

11 months

From listing to shutdown

Shut down in 2026

437

Marked dead this year

Shutdowns per month

Peak: Feb 2024, with 224 tools marked dead.
  • Apr 2023: 5
  • May 2023: 0
  • Jun 2023: 17
  • Jul 2023: 25
  • Aug 2023: 74
  • Sep 2023: 20
  • Oct 2023: 0
  • Nov 2023: 0
  • Dec 2023: 0
  • Jan 2024: 0
  • Feb 2024: 224
  • Mar 2024: 93
  • Apr 2024: 77
  • May 2024: 0
  • Jun 2024: 168
  • Jul 2024: 167
  • Aug 2024: 44
  • Sep 2024: 28
  • Oct 2024: 34
  • Nov 2024: 26
  • Dec 2024: 59
  • Jan 2025: 38
  • Feb 2025: 14
  • Mar 2025: 42
  • Apr 2025: 52
  • May 2025: 22
  • Jun 2025: 44
  • Jul 2025: 39
  • Aug 2025: 43
  • Sep 2025: 30
  • Oct 2025: 19
  • Nov 2025: 19
  • Dec 2025: 35
  • Jan 2026: 45
  • Feb 2026: 30
  • Mar 2026: 44
  • Apr 2026: 22
  • May 2026: 158
  • Jun 2026: 0
  • Jul 2026: 0
  • Aug 2026: 0
  • Sep 2026: 0
  • Oct 2026: 138
  • Nov 2026: 0

Most shutdowns by category

Tools listed in several categories count in each.
  • Writing: 289
  • Business: 268
  • Productivity: 267
  • Image: 245
  • Assistant: 241
  • Marketing: 239
  • Chatbot: 235
  • Design: 154

Highest shutdown rate by category

Share of each category's tools that shut down (categories with 30+ tools).
  • Scheduling: 49.5% · 97 of 196
  • Idea: 49.3% · 34 of 69
  • Chatbot: 41.7% · 235 of 563
  • Sheets: 40% · 20 of 50
  • Business: 39.6% · 268 of 677

How long tools lasted

Time from listing to shutdown, for 1,895 tools with both dates.
  • Under 3 months: 284 · 15%
  • 3-6 months: 64 · 3.4%
  • 6-12 months: 795 · 42%
  • 1-2 years: 541 · 28.5%
  • 2+ years: 211 · 11.1%

Pricing at shutdown

Pricing model recorded on each listing.
  • Freemium: 484 · 25.5%
  • Not recorded: 470 · 24.8%
  • Free: 463 · 24.4%
  • Paid: 317 · 16.7%
  • Free trial: 161 · 8.5%

Longest-running tools that shut down

ToolTracked lifespan
CoverQuick2 years, 11 mo
SafeSpelling2 years, 11 mo
TheoAssist2 years, 11 mo
Play.ht2 years, 11 mo
Superreply2 years, 10 mo

For journalists and researchers

Data as of Nov 1, 2026. Free to cite with a link to this page.
According to Dang.ai's AI Graveyard (https://dang.ai/ai-graveyard), 1,895 AI tools listed on Dang.ai have shut down, 25% of the 7,595 tools tracked (data as of Nov 1, 2026).

How we count

  • A tool is counted once our team marks its listing as shut down, usually after its website stops working or the product is discontinued.
  • The shutdown rate is shut-down listings divided by all published listings on Dang.ai.
  • Lifespan runs from the date a tool was listed on Dang.ai to the date it was marked dead.
  • Writing has the most shutdowns (289 tools). Tools listed in several categories count in each.

Recently shut down

Every listing stays here for reference, with alternatives you can use today.

EloiseAI

Boost productivity and unleash creativity with Eloise.ai, the ultimate AI writing tool.

Copywriting

Shut down Mar 4, 2025

Avatarize

Generate high-quality AI professional headshots and profile pictures effortlessly with Avatarize.

Avatar

Shut down Mar 4, 2025

BaruaAI

Craft high-converting, personalized sales emails effortlessly with the AI Sales Email Generator.

Sales

Shut down Mar 4, 2025

Orbplugins

Unlock new creative possibilities with Orb Plugins - AI Music Plugins for Music Composers, Producers & DJs.

Music

Shut down Mar 4, 2025

MultionAI

Your AI Life Copilot - MAXimize productivity, scheduling, and decision-making with MultionAI.

Chat

Shut down Feb 24, 2025

Pictureit

Create and iterate on AI art effortlessly with Pictureit, the ultimate AI Art Editor.

Art

Shut down Feb 24, 2025

Lingoedit

Effortlessly enhance translations with Lingoedit: your AI-powered language companion.

Translation

Shut down Feb 20, 2025

MakeLogo

Create logos with AI for unique branding.

Logo

Shut down Feb 17, 2025

Photo Spells

Elevate your photos effortlessly with AI's impeccable image editing – grain, hairstyle, shirts, and more.

Enhance

Shut down Feb 17, 2025

Kidotail

Generate magical AI fairytale stories for kids with Kidotail's Fairytale Generator.

Books

Shut down Feb 17, 2025

Rankpress

The ultimate Wordpress autoblogging AI tool for seamless content generation.

SEO

Shut down Feb 13, 2025

Authorai

AuthorAI: The Ultimate AI Content Authoring Tool for Streamlined Creative Flow

Development

Shut down Feb 6, 2025

StelvioApp

Elevate content with Stelvio.app: The AI illustration generator creating captivating visuals.

Shut down Feb 6, 2025

Aixstock

Discover the future of image sourcing with AixStock, the premier AI Image Marketplace. Buy and sell stunning AI-generated masterpieces effortlessly.

Art

Shut down Feb 3, 2025

SimpleMail

Automate emails and boost productivity with SimpleMail, the ultimate AI email productivity tool. AI Email Productivity Tool.

Writing

Shut down Feb 3, 2025

IconomyApp

IconomyApp: The AI Icon Generator for effortless and stunning app icons. Create custom styles within Figma. PNGs & SVGs.

Shut down Feb 3, 2025

TextGPT Chat

AI Messaging Assistant for iMessage - Instant responses, trip planning & recipes right in your iMessage conversations. Chat seamlessly with TextGPT!

Social

Shut down Feb 3, 2025

Trible

Trible: Revolutionizing Online Courses with AI. Effortlessly build and launch your own course platform, no coding required.

No Code

Shut down Jan 30, 2025

Baseplate

Revolutionize data connection with this exceptional AI tool. Embed and retrieve data effortlessly for accurate results.

Development

Shut down Jan 27, 2025

VerbalyAI

Enhance communication skills with VerbalyAI, the AI speech coaching tool. Improve public speaking, job interviews, and more.

Scheduling

Shut down Jan 27, 2025

Freehand AI

Revolutionize team collaboration with Freehand AI's intelligent canvas and seamless integrations.

Shut down Jan 27, 2025

FurryfriendsAI

Transform your pet into mesmerizing portraits with our AI Pet Portrait Generator.

Art

Shut down Jan 27, 2025

TextBFF

Transform your journaling with BFF, the AI supportive diary for daily self-reflection and emotional support.

Business

Shut down Jan 27, 2025