

We explored all possible options for keeping Wikispaces running but had to conclude that it was no longer viable to continue to run the service in the long term. As part of the review, it became apparent that the required investment to bring the infrastructure and code in line with modern standards was very substantial.

Why has Wikispaces closed? Approximately 18 months ago, we completed a technical review of the infrastructure and software we used to serve Wikispaces users. Private Label Site Administrators were contacted separately regarding the closure Wikispaces Tier Closedown Date Classroom and Free Wikis end of service 31st July 2018 Plus and Super Wikis end of service 30th September 2018 Private Label Wikis end of service 31st January 2019. Additionally, the home page of became a blog, detailing the reasons for the closure.

We first announced the site closure in January 2018, through a site-wide banner that appeared to all logged-in users and needed to be clicked on to dismiss During the closure period a range of banners were shown to users, including a countdown banner in the final month. Unfortunately, the time has come where we have had to make the difficult business decision to end the Wikispaces service. Wikispaces was founded in 2005 and has since been used by educators, companies and individuals across the globe.
