Is Gmail Shutting Down? Google Speaks Out

The news that Google is sunsetting Gmail is spreading like wildfire. But Google, without losing any moment, clarified that Gmail is not shutting down, and there areno plans to shutterthe popular email service.

The hoax of Gmail shutting down first appeared on X (formerly Twitter) when some users uploaded an image of a purported email received from Google. The alleged image says,“Google is sunsetting Gmail”and the service will be closed on August 1, 2024, which is untrue.

Google took to X to clarify that “Gmail is here to stay,” which reassured millions of users that the service is not being discontinued. Given Google’s history ofshutting downpopular services in the past, many users fell prey to the hoax, concluding that it was a legitimate email.Gmail is here to stay.— Gmail (@gmail)February 22, 2024

Gmail is here to stay.— Gmail (@gmail)February 22, 2024

That said, Google did announce a change to Gmail’s service five months ago, but it was forGmail’s HTML view, which was disabled starting January 2024. Gmail had a basic HTML view in place for years, even after transitioning to the modern interface, for users to check emails on slow internet. It was this service that was being discontinued, not Gmail itself.

Google also updated itssupport pagesaying that, “Gmail is transitioning users from Basic HTML view to the latest version of Gmail, also known as Standard view.” Gmail will nowautomatically load the standard viewfor all users. Now that the rumor is dispelled, many users are relieved about Gmail’s continued service.

Nevertheless, do you worry that Google is going to axe Gmail in the foreseeable future? If you are wary of such developments, we have a greatlist ofGmail alternativesthat offer better security, encryption, and a long list of features. Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

Arjun Sha

Passionate about Windows, ChromeOS, Android, security and privacy issues. Have a penchant to solve everyday computing problems.

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