Microsoft to Retire Skype in May 2025, Transitioning Users to Teams

Skype users will be able to migrate their chats and contacts to Microsoft Teams as the company focuses on its modern communications platform.

Microsoft has announced that Skype will officially shut down on May 5, 2025, after more than two decades of service.
Users can transition to the free version of Microsoft Teams using their Skype credentials, ensuring access to chats and contacts.
Skype's paid features, including subscriptions and Skype Credit, will no longer be offered after April 3, though remaining credits can be used until exhausted.
Microsoft is positioning Teams as its primary communications platform, offering features like meetings, calendar management, and community-building in addition to Skype's core functionalities.
The decision reflects Skype's decline in user base and the growing popularity of Teams, which has seen significant growth in recent years.