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Mealime Has Shut Down (October 21, 2026): What Users Should Do Now
Mealime was discontinued on October 21, 2026, and Mealime said all personal data would be deleted at shutdown. Its recipes continue on Meals Hub. Everything below comes from Mealime's closing page, checked October 13, 2026.
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Mealime shut down on October 21, 2026.
- Mealime was discontinued as of October 21, 2026.
- Pro subscribers were not charged again before the shutdown.
- Mealime said all personal data would be deleted when the app shut down.
- Mealime's recipes are available on Meals Hub, inside Albertsons Companies store apps and websites.
Source: Mealime's closing page, checked October 13, 2026. What happened to Mealime data
What happens to Pro
Pro subscribers will not be charged any more subscription fees before the shutdown, and Pro recipes and features were free for every Mealime user until October 21.
What happens to your data
Mealime says: "All personal data will be deleted when the Mealime application is shut down." If you saved favorites or notes before the shutdown, you can use them to set up whatever comes next. See how to save your Mealime data.
Where the recipes go
All Mealime recipes continue on Meals Hub, inside Albertsons Companies store apps and websites such as Safeway and Albertsons. Meals Hub is free, including recipes that used to be Pro. Some preferences and settings need to be set up again in Meals Hub.
Your options
- Same recipes: Meals Hub, the destination Mealime chose.
- Another planner: see the best Mealime replacements in 2026, grouped by how you cook.
- Start from your fridge instead: a Mealime alternative for families who cook from what they have. Dinner Plans does not import Mealime data, so you start fresh.
Questions
When does Mealime shut down?
Mealime was discontinued as of October 21, 2026.
Can I export my Mealime data?
Mealime's closing page does not describe an export tool. It says personal data is deleted at shutdown and points to your privacy rights under applicable law.
Will Mealime recipes still be available?
Yes. Mealime says all its recipes continue on Meals Hub.
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