The AI website builder Dora AI has officially announced that it will be shutting down on May 1, 2026. This decision comes as a surprise to many users who relied on the platform for creating AI-powered websites quickly and efficiently.
While the company has expressed gratitude to its users, the shutdown will impact ongoing projects, subscriptions, and stored data. Here’s a complete breakdown of what this means and what steps you should take immediately.
Why Dora AI is Shutting Down ?
Although no detailed reason has been publicly disclosed, shutdowns like this are becoming common in the AI industry due to:
- Rising operational and AI infrastructure costs
- Increasing competition from larger platforms
- Business strategy changes
Important Dates You Must Know
- April 7, 2026 → Last date to edit your projects
- May 1, 2026 → Platform shutdown & permanent data deletion further cannot be recovered
How To Export Your Dora Site ?
If your site is already published, you can skip this step and just copy the live site URL.
In the Dora editor, click the Publish button in the top-right corner. Click "Publish online" to make your site live.
Once published, copy your site URL (e.g., https://u6ok2nmp.dora.run).
2. Export to Static Bundle
Go to Dora Exporter and paste your published URL into the input field. Click Export to download a standalone .zip bundle containing all assets, fonts, and the Dora runtime.
3. Deploy Anywhere
Extract the downloaded ZIP file. You now have a fully static site with no external dependencies.
To deploy quickly, drag the extracted zip archive into Netlify Drop for instant hosting with a live URL.
Note: The exporter only works with published Dora sites. Ensure your site is publicly accessible before exporting.