Google Jamboard, the interactive whiteboard developed by Google, will no longer be active for creating new Jams from October 1, 2024. Jamboard exists both in the hardware mode and as an online service.
The online service of Google Jamboard allows anyone with a Google account to access this feature. The same will now be available only in the view-only mode. Google has notified users regarding the same. You won’t be able to create new or edit existing Jams on any platform irrespective of whether it is web, iOS, or Android. Users who wish to keep Jamboard data will have to export them, as all data will be deleted on December 31, 2024, according to Wikipedia.
It is to be noted that physical, hardware Jamboards will still function after October 1, 2024.
According to Google, they are shutting down the service as better and more capable alternatives are abundant. Netizens across the globe expressed their frustration regarding the shutdown. Some stated that Google remains inconsistent when it comes to keeping its products functioning.
Google is shutting down Jamboard. Users won't be able to create new Jamboards starting October 1, final shutdown begins on December 1.
Google might just be the most inconsistent when it comes to keeping their products alive. pic.twitter.com/iTbnI7vdvP— sid (@immasiddtweets) August 23, 2024
If you are a Jamboard user, you will now be looking into alternatives to the Google service. Some such alternatives that you can try your hands on are Miro, ClickUp, Stormboard, Limnu, Mural, Conceptboard, Microsoft Whiteboard, Lucidchart, FigJam, InVision Freehand, etc.
| Date | Milestone | Description |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 | License Renewal and Purchase Period | – Existing customers can renew Jamboard licenses (prorated to Sept 30, 2024)
– New customers can purchase licenses (prorated to Sept 30, 2024)<br>- Full month charge for licenses sold in September 2024 |
| September 30, 2024 | End of License Sales | – Google and partners stop selling new Jamboard licenses
– End of license renewals |
| September 30, 2024 | End of Life for Updates | – Google stops releasing security updates and new features for the device |
| October 1, 2024 | Service Shutdown | – Jamboard Fleet Management service shuts down
– Devices switch to unlicensed mode – Users can no longer save or open jams – Google Meet access on the device ends |
