Microsoft is shutting down Skype in 2025, impacting 300 million users as it shifts to Teams

Microsoft is retiring the once-popular Skype communications app as the company shifts its focus to Microsoft Teams. The company has announced that Skype shutdown is set for May 2025, encouraging users to transition to Teams. Microsoft is shutting down Skype in 2025, impacting 300 million users as it shifts to Teams “Skype has been an integral part of shaping modern communications and supporting countless meaningful moments, and we are honored to have been part of the journey,” wrote Jeff Teper, president of collaborative apps and platforms for Microsoft. “We also understand that change can be challenging and want you to know that we’re here to support you every step of the way. We’re excited about the new opportunities that Teams brings and are committed to helping you stay connected in new and meaningful ways.” To facilitate the transition, Microsoft will soon allow Skype users to switch to Teams for free using their Skype credentials. When logging into Teams with a Skype account, users will find their chats and contacts automatically transferred. With the shutdown approaching, Skype will no longer offer paid features to new customers. This includes Skype Credit and subscriptions for international and domestic calls. However, existing customers can continue using their Skype credits and subscriptions until the end of their next renewal period. Microsoft acquired Skype in 2011 for $8.5 billion (14 years). At the time, the platform had around 180 million users, and by 2016, it had grown to an estimated 300 million users worldwide.

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