What happened to Skype? - it shut down
Skype shut down on 2025-05-05.
| Status | shut down |
|---|---|
| Shutdown date | 2025-05-05 |
| Announced by | support.microsoft.com |
| Alternatives listed | 1 |
| Last verified |
Quick answers
When does Skype shut down?
Skype shut down on 2025-05-05.
How do I export my data from Skype?
Skype has shut down. No export deadline is on record; the vendor's export page is https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/skype/skype-is-retiring-in-may-2025-what-you-need-to-know.
What data was at risk when Skype shut down?
Chat/contact history - export path via Microsoft account still documented on the support page.
- Shutdown date: 2025-05-05
- Export deadline: unverified
What replaces Skype?
Microsoft Teams Free (vendor path)
What stops working
Skype retired 2025-05-05; Skype Number subscriptions all ended May 2026; port-outs no longer available.
Data at risk
Chat/contact history - export path via Microsoft account still documented on the support page.
How to export
Skype has shut down. No export deadline is on record; the vendor's export page is https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/skype/skype-is-retiring-in-may-2025-what-you-need-to-know.
Where people migrate (factual, free forever)
Vendor of Skype? Claim this page and add your official export/migration links.
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Sources
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/skype/skype-is-retiring-in-may-2025-what-you-need-to-know - accessed
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