## Tech Layoffs in 2025: A Running Tally of Job Cuts Across the Industry
The tech industry continues to grapple with widespread layoffs in 2025, following a turbulent 2024 that saw over 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to Layoffs.fyi. The trend hasn’t abated, with over 22,000 tech workers already affected this year, including a particularly grim February with over 16,000 cuts.
TechCrunch is tracking these layoffs to provide a comprehensive overview of the situation, shedding light on the extent of the cutbacks and their potential impact on innovation across various tech sectors. As businesses increasingly adopt AI and automation, this tracker also serves as a stark reminder of the human cost associated with these advancements.
Below is a running list of reported tech layoffs in 2025, updated regularly. If you have information about a layoff, you can contact TechCrunch anonymously or directly.
**Layoff Summary by Month:**
* **April 2025:** Over 23,400 employees laid off – [See all April 2025 tech layoffs](#april)
* **March 2025:** 8,834 employees laid off – [See all March 2025 tech layoffs](#march2025)
* **February 2025:** 16,234 employees laid off – [See all February 2025 tech layoffs](#feb2025)
* **January 2025:** 2,403 employees laid off – [See all January 2025 tech layoffs](#jan2025)
April 2025 Layoffs
* **Expedia:** Approximately 3% of its workforce, primarily affecting midlevel positions in product and technology, as part of a restructuring plan. This follows previous marketing team layoffs in March.
* **Cars24:** Around 200 employees in product and technology divisions were impacted by a restructuring at the India-based pre-owned vehicle e-commerce platform.
* **Meta:** Over 100 employees in its Reality Labs division, focused on VR and wearable technology, faced job cuts. The layoffs affected both VR experience development and hardware operations.
* **Intel:** A significant reduction of over 21,000 employees (approximately 20% of its workforce) was announced in April, coinciding with the transition to new CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
* **GM:** 200 employees were laid off at Factory Zero in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan, which produces GM’s electric vehicles.
* **Zopper:** The India-based insurtech startup has reportedly cut around 100 employees since the start of 2025.
* **Turo:** 150 positions were eliminated following the car rental startup’s decision to postpone its IPO.
* **GupShup:** Approximately 200 employees were laid off, the second round of cuts in five months, at this conversational AI company.
* **Forto:** Around one-third of its workforce (200 jobs) was eliminated at the German logistics startup, primarily affecting sales staff.
* **Wicresoft:** The Microsoft joint venture in China is ceasing operations, impacting approximately 2,000 employees. This follows Microsoft’s decision to end outsourcing after-sales support due to rising trade tensions.
* **Five9:** Plans to cut 123 jobs, affecting about 4% of its workforce.
* **Google:** The tech giant has laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices division, encompassing Android, Pixel phones, and Chrome.
* **Microsoft:** Reportedly contemplating additional layoffs by May, potentially impacting middle managers and non-coders.
* **Automattic:** The WordPress.com developer is cutting 16% of its workforce across departments, potentially affecting over 270 employees.
* **Canva:** Around 10 to 12 technical writers have been let go, reflecting the company’s push towards greater use of generative AI tools.
March 2025 Layoffs
* **Northvolt:** The Swedish battery maker laid off 2,800 employees, representing 62% of its staff, following a bankruptcy filing.
* **Block:** 931 employees (around 8% of its workforce) were let go as part of a reorganization. CEO Jack Dorsey stated these cuts were not related to financial reasons or AI replacement.
* **Brightcove:** 198 employees, about two-thirds of its U.S. workforce, were laid off following the company’s acquisition by Bending Spoons.
* **Acxiom:** Reportedly laid off 130 employees, or 3.5% of its workforce.
* **Sequoia Capital:** Closed its Washington, D.C., office, resulting in the layoff of its policy team.
* **Siemens:** Announced plans to eliminate approximately 5,600 jobs globally in its automation and electric-vehicle charging businesses.
* **HelloFresh:** Laid off 273 employees and closed its Grand Prairie, Texas, distribution center.
* **Otorio:** Cut 45 employees, more than half of its workforce, after being acquired by Armis.
* **ActiveFence:** Reportedly reduced 22 employees, representing 7% of its workforce.
* **D-ID:** Cut 22 jobs, affecting nearly a quarter of its total workforce, following a strategic partnership with Microsoft.
* **NASA:** Shut down several offices, including the Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, and the DEI branch in the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity.
* **Zonar Systems:** Reportedly laid off some staff, but the exact number remains unknown.
* **Wayfair:** Announced plans to let go of 340 employees in its technology division.
* **HPE:** Cut 2,500 employees, or 5% of its total staff, in response to declining shares.
* **TikTok:** Cut up to 300 workers in Dublin, accounting for roughly 10% of its workforce in Ireland.
* **LiveRamp:** Announced it would lay off 65 employees, affecting 5% of its total workforce.
* **Ola Electric:** Reportedly set to lay off over 1,000 employees and contractors.
* **Rec Room:** Reduced its total headcount by 16% as the gaming startup shifted its focus.
* **ANS Commerce:** Shut down three years after being acquired by Flipkart.
February 2025 Layoffs
* **HP:** Will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its “Future Now” restructuring plan.
* **GrubHub:** Announced 500 job cuts after being sold to Wonder Group, affecting more than 20% of its previous workforce.
* **Autodesk:** Announced plans to lay off 1,350 employees, affecting 9% of its workforce.
* **Google:** Planning to cut employees in its People Operations and cloud organizations teams.
* **Nautilus:** Reduced its headcount by 25 employees, accounting for 16% of its total workforce.
* **eBay:** Will reportedly cut a few dozen employees in Israel.
* **Starbucks:** Cut 1,100 jobs in a reorganizing effort that affected its tech workers.
* **Commercetools:** Laid off dozens of employees after failing to meet sales growth targets.
* **Dayforce:** Will cut roughly 5% of its current workforce in an efficiency drive.
* **Expedia:** Laid off more employees in a new effort to cut costs.
* **Skybox Security:** Ceased operations and laid off its employees after selling its business and technology to Tufin.
* **HerMD:** Is shutting down its operations.
* **Zendesk:** Cut 51 jobs in its San Francisco headquarters.
* **Vendease:** Has cut 120 employees, affecting 44% of its total staff.
* **Logically:** Reportedly laid off dozens of employees as part of a cost-cutting effort.
* **Blue Origin:** Will lay off about 10% of its workforce, affecting more than 1,000 employees.
* **Redfin:** Announced in an SEC filing that it will cut around 450 positions between February and July 2025.
* **Sophos:** Is laying off 6% of its total workforce.
* **Zepz:** Will cut nearly 200 employees as it introduces redundancy measures and closes down its operations in Poland and Kenya.
* **Unity:** Reportedly conducted another round of layoffs.
* **JustWorks:** Cut nearly 200 employees, citing “potential adverse events.”
* **Bird:** Cut 120 jobs, affecting roughly one-third of its total workforce.
* **Sprinklr:** Laid off about 500 employees, affecting 15% of its workforce.
* **Sonos:** Reportedly let go of approximately 200 employees.
* **Workday:** Laid off 1,750 employees.
* **Okta:** Laid off 180 employees.
* **Cruise:** Is laying off 50% of its workforce.
* **Salesforce:** Is reportedly eliminating more than 1,000 jobs.
January 2025 Layoffs
* **Cushion:** Has shut down operations.
* **Placer.ai:** Laid off 150 employees based in the U.S., affecting roughly 18% of its total workforce.
* **Amazon:** Laid off dozens of workers in its communications department.
* **Stripe:** Is laying off 300 people.
* **Textio:** Laid off 15 employees.
* **Pocket FM:** Is cutting 75 employees.
* **Aurora Solar:** Is planning to cut 58 employees.
* **Meta:** Announced in an internal memo that it will cut 5% of its staff.
* **Wayfair:** Will cut up to 730 jobs, affecting 3% of its total workforce, as it plans to exit operations in Germany.
* **Pandion:** Is shutting down its operations, affecting 63 employees.
* **Icon:** Is laying off 114 employees as part of a team realignment.
* **Altruist:** Eliminated 37 jobs, affecting roughly 10% of its total workforce.
* **Aqua Security:** Is cutting dozens of employees across its global markets.
* **SolarEdge Technologies:** Plans to lay off 400 employees globally.
* **Level:** Abruptly shut down earlier this year.
*This list updates regularly.*
*On April 24, 2025, we corrected the number of layoffs that happened in March.*
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