Wix layoffs

The short version

• Biggest round: May 2026, 1,000 jobs, about 20% of staff.
• 1 of the 2 rounds were tied to AI by the company or credible reporting.
• That is the 9th largest total among the 45 E-commerce employers we track.
• We track 27 employers in Israel with layoffs since 2022.

Hiring elsewhere in E-commerce

Every round, newest first

1. May 2026−1,000(20% of workforce)AI · confirmed

   Cut about 1,000 employees, roughly 20% of staff; CEO Avishai Abrahami cited a stronger shekel and the shift to AI-native ways of working.

   Source: Wix (SEC filing)

2. Feb 2023−370

   Website builder made a second round of cuts under a cost reduction plan, mostly affecting staff in the United States.

   Source: CTech

Common questions about Wix

How many people has Wix laid off?

We have tracked 2 rounds of cuts at Wix since Feb 2023. The rounds with a stated headcount add up to 1,370 jobs.

When was the latest Wix layoff?

May 2026: 1,000 jobs, about 20% of staff. Cut about 1,000 employees, roughly 20% of staff; CEO Avishai Abrahami cited a stronger shekel and the shift to AI-native ways of working.

Did Wix blame AI for its layoffs?

Yes, for some rounds. We count a cut as AI-related only when the company said so or credible reporting made the link.