What We Know About the Possible Shutdown of Gmail in 2024
If you’ve noticed Gmail trending on social media this week, it’s because a strange rumor suggested that Google is shutting down the popular email service. Unsurprisingly, people are shocked by this news, which explains why the platform has been trending for all the wrong reasons.
So what’s the real story, is Gmail shutting down? While Google hasn’t officially commented on this rumor, Gmail has used its social clout to allay its users’ concerns by sending a simple message to X saying, “Gmail is here to stay.” The actual rumor suggested that Gmail will cease to function on August 1, 2024, which has caused a lot of confusion among the billions of users who use the email program for various purposes.
Gmail is here to stay.— Gmail (@gmail) February 22, 2024
Imagine if Google decides to shut down Gmail, the panic it will cause in the market is undeniable. Gmail is not only used by personal users, but Google also offers custom Gmail IDs to its business customers.
That’s not all, Gmail credentials are used for login in third party apps and yes, how can we forget using Gmail credentials on Android phone. On days like these, millions of people fear for their digital existence, giving regulators one more reason to reduce reliance on a single app for so many things.
Google has made it easy to believe these rumors purely because of its recent history of randomly shutting down products. Stadia is one of the latest products that Google decided to stop supporting, leaving thousands of Stadia players scratching their heads over these moves. While Google continues to end product support, it’s very confusing to see the company shutting down Gmail anytime soon.
