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 7,591 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 7,591 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.

Ghibli AI

Ghibli AI Generator is an AI-powered style transfer tool that transforms any photo into Ghibli-inspired artwork.

Design

Shut down Apr 21, 2026

Posipic

Professional Product Photos Without the Pro Equipment or Budget

Ecommerce

Shut down Apr 21, 2026

NanoBananaPrompts

We collect and provide prompts for the popular Nano Banana Pro model.

Design

Shut down Apr 20, 2026

AI Ghibli

Transform ordinary photos into Ghibli animation masterpieces, experience Miyazaki's magical world with one click

Image

Shut down Apr 20, 2026

Embra

EmbraApp: The Mac AI Assistant Revolutionizing Your Tasks. Get Personalized and Efficient Assistance Now!

Chat

Shut down Apr 20, 2026

Sesame AI

Sesame AI is a groundbreaking voice AI companion featuring advanced natural conversation capabilities.

Self improvement

Shut down Apr 20, 2026

RecruitingemailsAI

Revitalize your outreach with AI. Enhance personalization in cold emails with our powerful tool.

Sales

Shut down Apr 20, 2026

Ghibli AI

Create stunning Studio Ghibli style art using AI.

Image

Shut down Apr 14, 2026

AI Dancing Baby

AI Dancing Baby Generator – Make Cute Baby Dance Videos

Video

Shut down Apr 14, 2026

WrapSo

Simplify and elevate your product screenshots with Wrap - the browser extension for visually stunning designs.

Assistant

Shut down Apr 13, 2026

AI Headshots

Upload a selfie, and get a professional and realistic HD AI headshot in 1 minute online.

Avatar

Shut down Apr 6, 2026

Teach-O-Matic

Create captivating how-to videos effortlessly with Teach-O-Matic, the ultimate AI how-to video creator.

Video

Shut down Apr 6, 2026

LuminaBrush

Turn Doodles into Drama: Redefine Image Lighting in Seconds

Art

Shut down Apr 6, 2026

Ecommerce Prompts

Discover a game-changing eCommerce content generator - Ecommerce ChatGPT Prompts.

Prompt

Shut down Apr 6, 2026

AI Image Describer

Free AI tool to generate detailed descriptions for your images. No login required.

SEO

Shut down Apr 6, 2026

Face Morph

Use our tool to merge two faces, predict baby appearance, or create fun face mashup effects.

Fun

Shut down Apr 6, 2026

My Story Elf

Create bedtime stories your kids will love.

Books

Shut down Mar 30, 2026

Marcus Aurelius AI

Instantly access a stoic mentor with Marcus Aurelius AI - your personalized guide to navigate life's challenges.

Scheduling

Shut down Mar 30, 2026

DearFlow

Optimize work processes with DearFlow: the AI-powered productivity tool.

Business

Shut down Mar 30, 2026

Learnmentalmodels

Discover the power of AI with Learnmentalmodels - the ultimate mental models tool for enhanced decision-making.

Scheduling

Shut down Mar 30, 2026