A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs

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The tech layoff wave is still going strong in 2024. Following significant workforce reductions in 2022 and 2023, this year has more than 130,000 job cuts across 457 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. Companies like Tesla, Amazon, Google, TikTok, Snap and Microsoft have conducted sizable layoffs in the first months of 2024. Smaller-sized startups have also seen a fair amount of cuts, and in some cases, have shut down operations altogether.

By tracking these layoffs, we’re able to understand the impact on innovation across companies large and small. We’re also able to see the potential impact of businesses embracing AI and automation for jobs that had previously been considered safe. It also serves as a reminder of the human impact of layoffs and what could be at stake in regards to increased innovation.

Below you’ll find a comprehensive list of all the known layoffs in tech that have occurred in 2024, to be updated regularly. If you have a tip on a layoff, contact us here. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact us here.

October 2024: 3,630 employees laid off — see all October 2024 Tech Layoffs
September 2024: 3,765 employees laid off — see all September 2024 Tech Layoffs
August 2024: 26,024 employees laid off — see all August 2024 Tech Layoffs
July 2024: 9,051 employees laid off — see all July 2024 Tech Layoffs
June 2024: 10,083 employees laid off — see all June 2024 Tech Layoffs
May 2024: 11,011 employees laid off — see all May 2024 Tech Layoffs
April 2024: 22,423 employees laid off — see all April 2024 Tech Layoffs
March 2024: 7,403 employees laid off — see all March 2024 Tech Layoffs
February 2024: 15,639 employees laid off — see all February 2024 Tech Layoffs
January 2024: 34,107 employees laid off — see all January 2024 Tech Layoffs

November 2024

Maven Clinic

Reportedly cut 10% of its staff, impacting roughly 60 employees. In October 2024, the company announced a $125 million Series F Round.

Bowery Farming

Is shutting down its operations. The agtech company was valued at $2.3 billion in 2021.

October 2024

Tidal

Is conducting another round of layoffs, reportedly impacting up to 100 employees. CEO Jack Dorseytold employees in an email that the company needs to operate “like a startup again.”

X

Reportedly conducted a round of layoffs. The number of employees impacted is currently unknown.

Coursera

Cut 10% of its total workforce as the education company struggles with its customers not renewing their subscriptions.

Dropbox

Is letting go of 20% of its workforce as the company undergoes what CEO Drew Houston calls a “transitional period.” The reduction in headcount will impact 528 employees.