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Stack Overflow layoffs, tracked in full.
Stack Overflow has cut 98 jobs across 3 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Oct 16, 2023.
Total since 2020
All time
98
Most recent round
Oct 16, 2023
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Layoff rounds
Tracked
3
Industry share
Cumulative
1.0%
Complete timeline · 3 verified rounds
Every Stack Overflow layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
May 102023
Stack Overflow Layoffs — 2023-05-10
58
10.0% of total
High
May 52020
Stack Overflow Layoffs — 2020-05-05
40
15.0% of total
High
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01New York City3 ROUNDS · US98
Frequently asked
Questions about Stack Overflow layoffs.
How many people has Stack Overflow laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 98 job cuts across 3 layoff rounds at Stack Overflow since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were Stack Overflow's most recent layoffs?+
Stack Overflow's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on October 16, 2023. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of Stack Overflow's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for Stack Overflow — 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 Stack Overflow layoffs?+
Team-level data for Stack Overflow is limited in our current dataset. Where available, division breakdowns are shown above.
Where does Stack Overflow 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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