iGoogle Shutdown

Google announced in July of 2012 that it would shut down iGoogle as part of one of its “spring cleaning”
product sweeps (granted, this particular “cleaning” came in the summer)


 Google revealed that it would shut down iGoogle on November 1, 2013, which is now just around the corner. The mobile version shut down last year.

“We originally launched iGoogle in 2005 before anyone could fully imagine the ways that today’s web and mobile apps would put personalized, real-time information at your fingertips,” Google’s Matt Eichne wrote at the time. “With modern apps that run on platforms like Chrome and Android, the need for iGoogle has eroded over time,

How did you come to this decision?

We originally launched iGoogle in 2005 before anyone could fully imagine the ways that today's web and mobile apps would put personalized, real-time information at your fingertips. With modern apps that run on platforms like Chrome and Android, the need for something like iGoogle has eroded over time.

What will happen to the data stored in my gadgets?

All of your personal data stored in other Google products will continue to be available via those products, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Finance, Google Drive, Google Bookmarks, and Google Tasks. This means you'll still be able to access your emails, documents and events. Instead of accessing your data through the gadget, you'll need to visit the product directly.

Most iGoogle gadgets are created and maintained by third-party developers. If you’d like to export your data, you should contact the gadget creator directly.

I really like iGoogle -- are there any other alternatives?

There are a number of desktop alternatives available. If you’re a fan of Google Chrome, the Chrome Web Store provides a similar range of options like productivity tools and applications to check the weather. In addition, just like iGoogle, you can personalize Chrome with a theme.

For mobile devices, Google Play offers applications ranging from games to news readers to home screen widgets.

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