December 09, (THEWILL) – In a shocking development, Alexa.com, a company owned by Amazon, on Wednesday announced it would shut down operations on May 1, 2022, after twenty-five years of operation.
Alexa.com is widely known for ranking websites and providing competitive analysis of internet traffic to the sites.
The statement posted on the website reads: “We will be retiring Alexa.com on May 1, 2022
“Twenty-five years ago, we founded Alexa Internet. After two decades of helping you find, reach, and convert your digital audience, we’ve made the difficult decision to retire Alexa.com on May 1, 2022. Thank you for making us your go-to resource for content research, competitive analysis, keyword research, and so much more.
“We have been proud to serve you as customers.”
Alexa.com’s main revenue is from fees it collects from paid subscribers for its services.