Is Gmail shutting down? Here's what Google said after a viral post

Google has shut down several products in the past and recently a post claiming that Gmail will be shut down went viral. The claim was made on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. This became a cause of concern for netizens as it included a screenshot of an email from Google and was titled 'Google is sunsetting Gmail'.

The post soon went viral and caused panic as people feared that Gmail might cease to exist entirely.

This prompted Google to issue a clarification. The tech giant on Friday took to social media platform X to announce that Gmail is not going anywhere and "is here to stay".

"After years of connecting millions worldwide, enabling seamless communication, and fostering countless connections, the journey of Gmail is coming to a close. As of August 1, 2024, Gmail will officially be sunsetted, marking the end of its service," the message reads.

"This means that as of this date, Gmail will no longer support sending, receiving, or storing emails. The decision to sunset Gmail has been made with careful consideration of the evolving digital landscape and our commitment to providing high-quality, innovative solutions that meet the needs of our users," it added.

The post generated significant controversy among Gmail users, with over 4 million views of the screenshot. However, some individuals suspected it was a forged document or a hoax.

Google only modified the default Gmail view, which was previously 'basic HTML', to a new and more colourful one. This change occurred in January 2024.

With IANS inputs