Shocking: Skype is shutting down in May 2025

There is some bad news for Skype lovers. As for the latest reports, Microsoft’s Skype is shutting down soon. Skype is a telecommunications application that revolutionized online communication by enabling voice and video calls over the internet. Microsoft acquired Skype in 2011 for $8.5 billion. Microsoft integrated Skype into its ecosystem and enhanced its features, such as group video calls and integration with Office 365, making it a key tool for both personal and professional communication. However, with the rise of Microsoft Teams, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, Skype’s prominence within Microsoft’s portfolio has diminished as Teams became the primary focus for collaboration and communication.

Microsoft is killing Skype in May 2025

Inside the latest Skype preview, as spotted by XDA-Developers, there is a string that says, “Starting in May, Skype will no longer be available. Continue your calls and chats in Teams.” Furthermore, This is followed by other stuff for example, the number of contacts moved to Microsoft Teams, already.

Skype is Shutting down – what are the available options?

Microsoft has recently neglected Skype, which indicates that the platform might be heading toward shutdown. Many users have transitioned to more modern messaging applications like Telegram, WhatsApp, iMessage, and Discord, which Skype has struggled to compete with. As spotted, Microsoft would recommend moving to Microsoft Teams after the Skype shutdown. Microsoft created Teams using Skype technology and used it across Windows 10 and Windows 11.