Amino App Not Working? Here's Why — and the Replacement (2026)
The Amino app stopped working because Amino was permanently shut down in 2025. Here's the timeline and the best free replacement.
Amino App Not Working — Here's Why
If the Amino app stopped working: the backend was shut down in 2025. Here's the full story and the closest replacement.
Short answer
The app isn't broken — the backend is gone. Amino was permanently shut down in 2025. The apps were pulled from the App Store and Google Play. Old installs can't connect because the servers are decommissioned.
Aminoka is the closest replacement and is free.
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Frequently asked questions
Why isn't Amino working? +
Amino was permanently shut down in 2025. The apps were removed from both stores and the website is in maintenance mode. There's nothing to fix — the backend is gone.
Can I reinstall Amino? +
No — the apps were pulled from both the App Store and Google Play. Old installs won't connect to the backend.
What should I use instead? +
Aminoka — closest replacement. Free.
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