After backlash, Adobe cancels Adobe Animate shutdown and puts app on ‘maintenance mode’

Adobe Animate will be discontinued on March 1, 2026, as Adobe shifts its focus to AI.

Adobe Animate Discontinued March 2026 — Creators Warn 'Loss Will Ruin Careers'

Adobe announced it is shutting down Adobe Animate starting next month to give way to AI; the creative community reacts ...
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Adobe almost pulled the plug on Animate then creators pushed back

Two days ago, Adobe announced plans to discontinue its legacy 2D animation software, Animate, and is likely to focus on its AI platform, Firefly, and its generative video capabilities. However, in the ...

Adobe Animate Reversal: Company Apologises After Shocking Shutdown Confusion

Less than 24 hours after announcing it's taking down Animate, Adobe Senior Director posted on Reddit saying the decision has been reversed ...
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Adobe Saves Animate in the Last Moment and Moves it to Maintenance Mode

Khaberni - Adobe has backtracked on its plan to discontinue the Adobe Animate program after a wave of widespread criticism ...