Microsoft Sets May 2020 Shutdown Date for Acquired Wunderlist App
Microsoft officially announces the end of Wunderlist, setting a May 6, 2020 closure date as the company shifts focus entirely to its native To Do application.
Microsoft officially sets a May 6, 2020 shutdown date for its acquired to-do list app Wunderlist. After this date, the app no longer syncs tasks, but users still have the ability to import their existing content into Microsoft's native To Do application. The tech giant keeps the app running much longer than typical acquisitions usually allow, preparing users for this inevitable closure as far back as 2017.
Over the past few years, Microsoft actively works to integrate Wunderlist's most beloved features into its own To Do platform. These additions include list groups, subtasks, file attachments, sharing, and task assignments. Recent updates further boost the app with new backgrounds, smart lists, and a personalized daily planner, while deeply connecting the service with Outlook, Planner, Cortana, and the Android launcher.
The decision to finally close Wunderlist stems from Microsoft halting new feature development for the aging software. The company wants to focus its full energy on making Microsoft To Do the best possible alternative for loyal Wunderlist users. Meanwhile, Wunderlist's original creator expresses a bittersweet desire to buy the app back, though his current involvement with a new startup makes a return highly unlikely.