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Shopify layoffs, tracked in full.
Shopify has cut 3,450 jobs across 7 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Jan 22, 2026.
Total since 2020
All time
3,450
Most recent round
Jan 22, 2026
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Layoff rounds
Tracked
7
Industry share
Cumulative
3.1%
Complete timeline · 7 verified rounds
Every Shopify layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01Ottawa7 ROUNDS · CA3,450
Frequently asked
Questions about Shopify layoffs.
How many people has Shopify laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 3,450 job cuts across 7 layoff rounds at Shopify since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were Shopify's most recent layoffs?+
Shopify's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on January 22, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of Shopify's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for Shopify — 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 Shopify layoffs?+
Team-level data for Shopify is limited in our current dataset. Where available, division breakdowns are shown above.
Where does Shopify 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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