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BuzzFeed layoffs, tracked in full.
BuzzFeed has cut 540 jobs across 5 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Jul 24, 2026, affecting 180 employees.
Total since 2020
All time
540
Most recent round
Jul 24, 2026
180
Layoff rounds
Tracked
5
Industry share
Cumulative
4.6%
Complete timeline · 5 verified rounds
Every BuzzFeed layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
Jul 242026
Byron Allen cuts jobs at HuffPost after BuzzFeed acquisition
Media mogul Byron Allen is reducing the workforce at HuffPost, a subsidiary of BuzzFeed, following his acquisition of the parent company. The layoffs were announced in an internal memo and reportedly affect more than a dozen employees.
180
35.0% of total
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Severe
May 112026
BuzzFeed sold to Byron Allen with 'significant' cost cuts planned
Following a $120 million acquisition by Byron Allen, BuzzFeed founder Jonah Peretti announced the company will undergo significant cost cuts. Peretti is set to discuss these cost reductions with employees as he transitions to a new role.
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Low
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01New York City3 ROUNDS · US360
Frequently asked
Questions about BuzzFeed layoffs.
How many people has BuzzFeed laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 540 job cuts across 5 layoff rounds at BuzzFeed since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were BuzzFeed's most recent layoffs?+
BuzzFeed's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on July 24, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of BuzzFeed's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for BuzzFeed — we don't have a confirmed peak headcount figure. The total cut figure above reflects all verified rounds in our dataset.
Which teams were affected by BuzzFeed layoffs?+
Team-level data for BuzzFeed is limited in our current dataset. Where available, division breakdowns are shown above.
Where does BuzzFeed layoff data come from?+
Our data combines WARN Act government filings (mandatory for US employers cutting 50+ workers with 60-day notice), SEC 8-K corporate disclosures, and verified news reports. Each event is assigned a verification tier. See our methodology for full standards.
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