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 7,587 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 7,587 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.

Empower your writing with AI. Create engaging content in seconds with Instoried, the world's first AI content creation tool.

Assistant

Shut down Jun 18, 2024

Generate SEO-optimized content effortlessly - Cluc.io: the AI Content Generation Tool.

SEO

Shut down Jun 18, 2024

Generate compelling AI product descriptions with RegisAI - the one-click tool for effortless content creation.

Copywriting

Shut down Jun 18, 2024

10x faster AI content generation and writing assistant revolutionizing content creation.

Copywriting

Shut down Jun 18, 2024

Introducing an innovative AI tool: Efficient SEO Content Creation with AI Seo Content Generator

SEO

Shut down Jun 18, 2024

Effortlessly transcribe and summarize meetings with SmartNoteAI: the ultimate AI meeting transcription and note-taking tool.

Chatbot

Shut down Jun 18, 2024

Maxjourney is a generative artificial intelligence web service.

Art

Shut down Apr 16, 2024

Extract information effortlessly with SummarQ, the AI summarization tool transforming how you save time. Enjoy concise summaries and precise answers.

Shut down Apr 16, 2024

Effortlessly generate engaging content with our AI-powered CopyCraftAI: the ultimate AI content generator

Shut down Apr 16, 2024

T2S.AI: Transform written text with our AI Text To Speech Converter

Shut down Apr 16, 2024

Effortlessly bring your ideas to life with SketchGPT, an AI product sketch generator.

Shut down Apr 16, 2024

Revolutionize campaigns with Subjectgenius: the AI email marketing tool for captivating subject lines and compelling copy. Boost open rates effortlessly.

Shut down Apr 16, 2024

Revolutionize document engagement with Docer: the AI document interaction tool.

Shut down Apr 16, 2024

Extract text from images effortlessly with our Image To Text Converter AI Tool.

Shut down Apr 16, 2024

Discover AI Generated Courses: Personalized learning with AI tutor support. Engaging, comprehensive & diverse.

Shut down Apr 16, 2024

Boost your productivity with Softr.io, the ultimate AI productivity tool. Streamline tasks, automate processes, and save time.

Shut down Apr 16, 2024

Transform remote teamwork with Shepherd: the ultimate AI productivity tool for seamless collaboration.

Productivity

Shut down Apr 16, 2024

Unlock limitless possibilities with Jailbreak Chat, the AI jailbreak prompt generator.

Shut down Apr 16, 2024

Revolutionize Your Workflow with DamnGood.Tools: The AI Multi Functional Tool

Shut down Apr 16, 2024

Astria: AI Operations Automation And Efficiency Tool - Revolutionize your enterprise with our groundbreaking AI-powered solution.

Shut down Apr 16, 2024

Discover stunning AI-generated paintings at bloomoon. Indulge in the digital wave of art with passion and creativity.

3D

Shut down Apr 16, 2024

Detect and evaluate AI-generated content with our AI Content Detecting Tool. Stay informed with AI detection scores and optimize your content effectively.

AI Detector

Shut down Apr 16, 2024

Transform text into stunning images with Mancoding's AI Text To Image Generator. Explore unlimited creative possibilities effortlessly.

Art

Shut down Apr 16, 2024

Unlock the potential of AskGPT - the versatile AI assistant tool. Communicate your specific requirements and gain valuable insights.

Assistant

Shut down Apr 16, 2024