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 2, 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 2, 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.

ChartGPT

Create stunning charts effortlessly with ChartGPT, the ultimate AI chart tool.

Data

Shut down Oct 29, 2024

Wraithdocs

Transform your Google Docs writing with Wraith Docs - the AI Google Docs Assistant.

Scheduling

Shut down Oct 28, 2024

Iconmage

Generate stunning app icons effortlessly with IconMage's AI-powered icon generator. Boost productivity and unleash creativity.

Logo

Shut down Oct 28, 2024

FugueAI

Unleash your creativity with FugueAI's AI Art Studio. Build beautiful images effortlessly with evolving prompt filters.

Business

Shut down Oct 28, 2024

PromptCafe

Unlock creative inspiration with AI Prompt Generator. Get your writing flowing effortlessly.

Social

Shut down Oct 25, 2024

ComparAI

Unleash AI's content analyzing potential with ComparAI's cutting-edge tools.

SEO

Shut down Oct 25, 2024

LobeAI

Train ML models effortlessly with Lobe - an AI machine learning tool for object detection, image classification, and more.

Development

Shut down Oct 22, 2024

CharleyAI

Generate high-quality essays effortlessly with CharleyAI, the world's most advanced AI Essay Writer.

Assistant

Shut down Oct 22, 2024

Explainlikeimfive

Revolutionary AI teaching tools simplifying complex topics for all levels of understanding.

Chat

Shut down Oct 19, 2024

Alpaca

AI-powered Photoshop plugin for enhanced human creativity. AI Image Generation Tool.

Design

Shut down Oct 19, 2024

Artistator

Discover distinctive band names with AI based on your favorite music genres. Create a Band Name with AI.

Music

Shut down Oct 19, 2024

For the Wall

Get stunning AI generated wall posters with the latest technology. Elevate your walls with unique art. AI Generated Wall Posters.

Art

Shut down Oct 16, 2024

SmartyNames

Find unique and catchy business and domain names with AI. SmartyNames is your AI-powered name generator.

Branding

Shut down Oct 15, 2024

Magicreach

AI Lead Personalization Chrome Extension speeds up email personalization.

Sales

Shut down Oct 14, 2024

Pet Shots AI

AI-powered pet image generator for transforming real pet photos into imaginative images across 35+ themes.

Pets

Shut down Oct 14, 2024

Postus

Postus simplifies social media management with automatic AI-generated posts.

Social

Shut down Oct 9, 2024

ScrapyFizz

Forget the endless hours of manual research. Let AI light your way into the crypto world!

Finance

Shut down Oct 9, 2024

BestAIGiftIdeas

BestAIGiftIdeas.com: AI-curated gifts for any occasion or individual

Gifts

Shut down Oct 9, 2024

GenWithAI

Supercharge your projects with GenWithAI, the ultimate hub for free AI tools. Elevate creativity and efficiency, powered by Prgmine.

Writing

Shut down Oct 9, 2024

Betafi

Revolutionize product development with Betafi, the AI user research tool for seamless remote interviews and usability testing.

Shut down Oct 6, 2024

Podbrews

Transform text with Podbrews: an AI podcast audio converter for immersive content experiences.

Audio

Shut down Oct 5, 2024

Chat CV

Effortlessly create standout CVs with Chat CV, the AI chat-based CV creator. Input your info and chat away!

Business

Shut down Oct 5, 2024

AIScraper

Extract data effortlessly with AiScraper - the top AI Web Scraping Tool. Revolutionize your data extraction processes with cutting-edge technology.

Shut down Oct 4, 2024

Jedi GPT

Unleash your inner Jedi with JediGPT, the AI Jedi mentor you've been searching for.

Assistant

Shut down Oct 4, 2024