Google to shut down Currents and encourages users to switch to Google Chat

Google has announced that its social networking platform, Google Currents, will no longer be available beginning July 5, 2023. Workspace administrators are advised to export Currents data using Takeout before August 8, 2023. After this date, Currents data will no longer be available for download.

After announcing its plans to wind down Currents last year, the company has stated that it will continue to invest in new features for Google Chat, ensuring that teams can connect and collaborate with a “shared sense of belonging.”

Over the past few years, Google has delivered features designed to support community engagement at scale. The company has stated that it will continue to deliver more features to support community engagement in the future.

With the discontinuation of Google Currents, Google is encouraging users to switch to Google Chat for their communication and collaboration needs. The company is committed to investing in new features for Google Chat, ensuring that it remains a leading platform for teams to connect and collaborate.