MixedMay 28, 2026· Technology
Wix
On May 28, 2026, Wix announced 1,000 job losses. The company cited AI alongside other factors.
Jobs lost
1,000~
US jobs
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Workforce
5,000
% of workforce
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Editorial note
About 1,000 roles (~20%, the largest reduction in company history), announced May 28 by CEO Avishai Abrahami. Two stated causes: a strong shekel and AI — Wix described positions 'made redundant, replaced by automated agents,' while opening new 'Xengineer' and 'Creators' roles. Tel Aviv HQ; the US share is undisclosed.
Sources
- CNBC, May 28https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/wix-layoffs-ai-exchange-rates.html
- Calcalist (Ctech), May 25https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/b1oebi11xge