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Meta

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Meta Platforms, Inc. is a U.S.-based multinational technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Founded in 2004 as Facebook, the company rebranded to Meta in 2021 to reflect its strategic focus on the metaverse and next-generation digital experiences. Meta operates major social media and communication platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads. Its business is primarily driven by digital advertising, and it also invests heavily in virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and wearable technologies through its Reality Labs division.

We are tracking 3 layoff events for Meta from Oct 11, 2025 to Apr 20, 2026.

Key Metrics
9,600
Total Employees Affected
3
Layoff Events
10%
Avg. Percentage
Layoff Timeline
Oct 2025
Nov 2025
Dec 2025
Jan 2026
Feb 2026
Mar 2026
Apr 2026
Layoff History
April 20, 2026

Meta Platforms is set to cut approximately 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, starting May 20, as part of a major AI-focused restructuring effort.

November 20, 2025

Meta is cutting approximately 1,000 employees from its Reality Labs division, representing roughly 10% of the unit's ~15,000-person workforce. The cuts are part of a strategic shift away from metaverse and virtual...

October 11, 2025

Meta announced layoffs of approximately 600 employees from its AI Superintelligence Labs on October 25, 2025, effective November 21. The cuts affect staff across Fundamental AI Research (FAIR), AI product division, and...

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