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Millions of Users Affected: Popular Language Learning App Shuts Down

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Millions of users worldwide must prepare for Mondly to no longer be developed. Photo: Getty Images
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June 18, 2026, 6:07 am | Read time: 2 minutes

For many people, learning with a smartphone has become part of everyday life. Instead of attending regular classes, they turn to apps to practice new languages. Short units, repetitions, and interactive tasks are the focus. Mondly also follows this approach and has reached a large number of users worldwide. However, those using the app must be prepared for no further developments. The service will not be further developed, losing an important foundation.

Success with a Simple Learning Concept

Mondly was a well-known application in the field of digital language training for years. The app relies on exercises that actively engage users and make progress visible. Millions of downloads worldwide show how successful this concept was–until now. Many consciously chose this flexible form of learning, which is possible anytime, regardless of location or time.

The British company Pearson is behind the application. The company is considered the world’s largest educational publisher and is responsible for numerous educational offerings. Mondly is part of the digital portfolio and was actively marketed. However, this phase is now ending, as the company has made a clear decision.

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Marketing Will Be Completely Discontinued

Pearson has announced that all marketing activities for Mondly will cease on June 30, 2026. This removes an important foundation for the app’s further distribution. Without advertising and new impulses, it will be more difficult for the service to attract new users. At the same time, this step clearly shows that the product no longer plays a central role.

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The decision, however, affects not only the visibility of the application. Other areas are also affected. This significantly changes the situation for existing users.

No Updates and No New Features

In addition to marketing, technical development will also be completely stopped. In the future, neither updates nor new features are planned. There will also be no improvements to the existing offering. For users, this means that the app will no longer adapt or change.

While Mondly will remain usable for the time being, allowing ongoing courses to continue, the offering is likely to lose significance over time. Without further development, it lacks the foundation to keep up with other applications.

This article is a machine translation of the original German version of TECHBOOK and has been reviewed for accuracy and quality by a native speaker. For feedback, please contact us at info@techbook.de.

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