Farewell, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down

Owner IAC says it's discontinuing its search business.

Ask.com shuts down after over 25 years

The turn down web page says, "Jeeves’ spirit endures." ...
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Ask Jeeves is officially gone and the internet just lost one of its original search icons

After nearly three decades online, Ask.com has officially ceased operations, marking the end of a once-prominent name in early internet search. Originally launched in 1996 as Ask Jeeves, the platform ...

RIP Ask Jeeves: Historic Google Search rival shuts down after 30 years

Ask.com, formerly known as Ask Jeeves, has officially shut down its search business as of May 1, 2026, after 25 years of ...
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Ask.com Gives Up on Search: Site Refocuses on Q&A Service

What happened to Ask.com’s search engine? It was put out to pasture Tuesday by the company that says it’s giving up on trying to compete with Google. Ask.com says its getting out of the search engine ...

Ask.com Has Shut Down, Marking The Official Farewell To The Internet's Favorite Butler

Ask.com, the search engine previously known for its butler mascot named Jeeves, has officially shut down. While Ask Jeeves was rebranded to Ask.com in 2006 by its new owner at the time, ...