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 7,592 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 7,592 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.

AI Chrome extension Assistant - Heysheldon: Your smart business assistant for streamlined productivity.

Assistant

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Generate your own AI avatar with StableDojo's StableDiffusion AI Profile Creator.

Avatar

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

AI-powered live chat tool with intuitive analytics for seamless customer support

Chat

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Revspot AI - Skyrocket response rates with our B2B AI Email Assistant.

Sales

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

ChainIntelGPT: Real-time crypto & blockchain analysis. Gain smarter blockchain analytics & advanced crypto insights with our AI-powered search engine.

Sheets

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Uncover hidden insights, optimize communication with AI tools - HaveIBeenEncoded.

Sheets

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Generate captivating blog posts effortlessly with WordWield - the ultimate AI Blog Post Generator. Customize your writing style and structure.

SEO

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Boost Efficiency: Seamlessly integrate high-performance spreadsheets with our AI-powered tool.

Sheets

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Automate Excel formulas effortlessly with Excelly-AI, the ultimate AI formula generator.

Sheets

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Streamline your Google Sheets workflows with SwiftSheets.ai, the ultimate AI productivity tool.

Sheets

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Boost your Twitter game with this AI Chrome Extension for viral tweets and engaging threads.

Social

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Discover EyeVisor, the AI-powered LinkedIn personal advisor. Enhance your LinkedIn presence with its unique features for career growth.

Social

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Stay on top of Discord chats with Tldrbot, the AI-powered summarization tool.

Chat

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Enhance your fluency with an AI language companion - the ultimate tool for improving speaking skills.

Scheduling

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Effortlessly summarize Slack convos with Crux: the top Slack thread summarizer AI tool.

Summary

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Create an AI customer support chatbot quickly with DocuTalk, an intuitive tool.

Chat

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Revolutionize team collaboration with TIMZ.FLOWERS - the AI-powered all-in-one meeting platform. AI, video conferencing, and automation unite for seamless productivity.

Sales

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Discover places like never before with ChatMap-AI: an AI Map Search Tool revolutionizing location searches.

Travel

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Lingobo: AI English Training for professionals and companies.

Travel

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Real-time AI Book Chatbot - Ask any question to a book and get instant responses.

Search

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Effortlessly build conversational AI chatbots with DocNavigator, the leading AI chatbot builder.

Social

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Revolutionize content creation with CopyDesk, the cutting-edge AI content generator. Tailored articles, easy publishing, and unparalleled productivity.

Marketing

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

AutoMagic AI: Effortlessly create premium content with our AI content creation tool

Writing

Shut down Mar 5, 2024

Unlock your storytelling potential with NovelflowAI - the AI writing tool that helps you craft compelling narratives effortlessly.

Marketing

Shut down Mar 5, 2024