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Adobe reverses decision to shut down Animate after backlash

Adobe will now put the 2D animation software in maintenance mode, meaning it will only receive bug fixes, not new features.

Community Pushback Saves Adobe Animate

Adobe has reversed course on its plans for Adobe Animate, confirming that the long-running 2D animation application will not ...

Adobe tries to kill Animate, then reverses course after industry backlash

Adobe recently announced that Adobe Animate would soon enter its "end-of-life" phase, meaning customers would eventually lose ...

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.

User blowback convinces Adobe to keep supporting 30-year-old 2D animation app

After receiving backlash from animators and other users, Adobe reversed its decision on Tuesday night. In an announcement ...

Adobe actually won’t discontinue Animate

It won’t get new features, but it will still be available.

Adobe Changes Course on Discontinuing Animate

Adobe has said it no longer plans to discontinue Adobe Animate on March 1, reversing an earlier announcement that set an end date for the application. In ...

Adobe Reverses Decision to Discontinue Animate After Community Backlash

Adobe has quickly reversed its decision to discontinue its Animate platform. The software will instead go into Maintenance Mode with no new features added.