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Shopify layoffs, tracked in full.
Shopify has cut 3,480 jobs across 8 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Apr 1, 2026, affecting 30 employees.
Total since 2020
All time
3,480
Most recent round
Apr 1, 2026
30
Layoff rounds
Tracked
8
Industry share
Cumulative
2.6%
Complete timeline · 8 verified rounds
Every Shopify layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
Apr 12026
Shopify cuts more than 30 jobs
Shopify reportedly reduced its workforce by more than 30 positions across various teams in April 2026 as part of a restructuring in Canada.
30
—
CA
Low
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 3,480 job cuts across 8 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 April 1, 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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