A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs

The tech industry continues to grapple with a significant wave of job reductions in 2025, mirroring and, in some aspects, intensifying the trends observed in the previous year. According to independent tracker Layoffs.fyi, 2024 witnessed over 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies. As of early 2025, the sector has already seen more than 22,000 workers impacted by reductions, with a staggering 16,084 cuts occurring in February alone. This ongoing trend highlights the profound impact of evolving business strategies, increasing adoption of AI and automation, and a volatile economic landscape on the global workforce.

At Proaitools, an AI Tools Listing Website, we understand the dual nature of technological advancement – driving innovation while reshaping employment landscapes. We are closely monitoring these layoffs to provide a comprehensive view of their trajectory and the broader implications for innovation across all types of companies. As businesses pivot towards AI-driven efficiencies and automated solutions, this tracker serves as a stark reminder of the human element in this transformation and what truly stands at stake amidst rapid technological shifts.

Below is a detailed, regularly updated compilation of known tech layoffs that have transpired in 2025, offering a critical look at the companies and sectors most affected.

2025 Layoff Overview by Month:

• July 2025: Key cuts at Indeed + Glassdoor (1,300), Eigen Lab (29), and Microsoft (9,000+).
• June 2025: 1,606 employees laid off, impacting companies like TomTom (300), Rivian (140), Bumble (240), Klue (85), Google (Smart TV division), Intel (15-20% of Foundry workers), Playtika (90), Airtime (25), and additional Microsoft reductions.
• May 2025: 10,397 employees laid off, with significant cuts at Hims & Hers (68), Amazon (100 in Devices & Services), Microsoft (over 6,500), Chegg (248), Match (13% of workforce), CrowdStrike (500), General Fusion (25% of workforce), Deep Instinct (20), and Beam (200).
• April 2025: Over 24,500 employees laid off, including NetApp (700), Electronic Arts (300-400), Expedia (3% of employees), Cars24 (200), Meta (100+ in Reality Labs), Intel (over 21,000), GM (200), Zopper (100), Turo (150), GupShup (200), Forto (200), Wicresoft (2,000), Five9 (123), Google (hundreds in Platforms & Devices), Microsoft (potential additional cuts), Automattic (16% of workforce), and Canva (10-12).
• March 2025: 8,834 employees laid off, affecting Northvolt (2,800), Block (931), Brightcove (198), Acxiom (130), Sequoia Capital (3), Siemens (5,600), HelloFresh (273), Otorio (45), ActiveFence (22), D-ID (22), NASA (offices shut down), Zonar Systems (unspecified), Wayfair (340), HPE (2,500), TikTok (300 in Dublin), LiveRamp (65), Ola Electric (over 1,000), Rec Room (16% of headcount), and ANS Commerce (shut down).
• February 2025: 16,234 employees laid off, with cuts at HP (2,000), GrubHub (500), Autodesk (1,350), Google (People Operations & Cloud), Nautilus (25), eBay (dozens in Israel), Starbucks (1,100), Commercetools (dozens), Dayforce (5%), Expedia (additional), Skybox Security (300), HerMD (shut down), Zendesk (51), Vendease (120), Logically (dozens), Blue Origin (1,000+), Redfin (450), Sophos (6% of workforce), Zepz (200), Unity (unspecified), JustWorks (200), Bird (120), Sprinklr (500), Sonos (200), Workday (1,750), Okta (180), Cruise (50%), and Salesforce (1,000+).
• January 2025: 2,403 employees laid off, impacting Cushion (shut down), Placer.ai (150), Amazon (dozens), Stripe (300), Textio (15), Pocket FM (75), Aurora Solar (58), Meta (5% of staff), Wayfair (730), Pandion (63), Icon (114), Altruist (37), Aqua Security (dozens), SolarEdge Technologies (400), and Level (shut down).

The patterns of these layoffs reveal a strategic realignment within the tech sector, driven by a pursuit of greater efficiency, a sharpened focus on core competencies, and a rapid integration of artificial intelligence across various functions. Companies are often citing the need to reallocate resources towards AI development and automation, leading to a leaner workforce in other areas. This dynamic underscores a pivotal shift in how technology companies operate, emphasizing agility and innovation in a competitive global market.