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Vimeo · Closing down · Tracked since October 7, 2026 · Sources checked Oct 8

Time to bail on Vimeo On Demand?

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Yes.

The store closes November 20, 2026. Your Vimeo videos are not deleted.[1]

Bail means: it is ending, or getting much worse, for this group. Leave before the date.

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Vimeo On Demand shuts down on November 20, 2026

Vimeo is closing its pay-per-view store. New purchases stopped on September 21. Sellers must move their films and tell their buyers where to go.

How it is winding down

  1. Aug 22New uploads blockedDone
  2. Sep 21New purchases stoppedDone
  3. Sep 24Final seller payoutsDone
  4. Nov 20Store closesNext

What to do before November 20

Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this browser.

  1. Download your source files first

    Get the original video files while your account still works. Do this before anything else.

  2. Save your buyer list

    Buyers and their purchases do not move to a new platform by themselves. Keep a copy of who bought what.

  3. Pick a new home and re-upload

    Choose a store that can sell single films or rentals. Upload, set prices, test one purchase.

  4. Email your buyers before November 20

    Tell them where the films live now and how to get access again. If you move to Vimeo OTT, Vimeo Support can tell your buyers for you.

Facts we checked

Facts and their sources
Store closesNovember 20, 2026[1]
New uploads blockedAugust 22, 2026[1]
New purchases stoppedSeptember 21, 2026[1]
Final seller payoutsSeptember 24, 2026[1]
Buyers and films move automaticallyNo[2]
Your Vimeo videosNot deleted; they stay in your account[2]
Help telling buyersVimeo can tell your buyers about your Vimeo OTT page if you ask Support[2]
Hacker News thread on Vimeo layoffs471 points, 505 comments[3]

Where people go

Listed for convenience. Not ranked. Not paid.

Editor's picks 2

Chosen by an editor. An importer claim links to its source.

  • Livid

    Free tool that copies your Vimeo library to Livid or to your computer.

    Importer · see source
  • Vimeo OTT

    Vimeo points sellers here. Vimeo Support can tell your buyers about your new page.

    Option people mention

Questions to check before you switch

Answers depend on your plan and setup. We have not checked each one yet.

  • How do I export my films and my buyers?
  • Do my buyers keep access after November 20?
  • Where can I sell single films or rentals now?

Sources

Check it yourself. Every fact above links here.

  1. Vimeo On Demand shutdown notice Vimeo · primary · checked Oct 8
  2. Vimeo On Demand FAQ for sellers Vimeo · primary · checked Oct 8
  3. Tell HN: Bending Spoons laid off almost everybody at Vimeo yesterday Hacker News · community · checked Oct 8
  4. L.O.V.E. — Livid One-click Video Exporter Livid · primary · checked Oct 8

Arrivals · for builders

Building where they land?

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