Microsoft has confirmed it will officially shut down its Outlook Lite app on May 26, bringing an end to the lightweight email client introduced in 2022.
The app was originally designed for Android users with limited storage and slower internet connections, offering a simplified version of the full Outlook experience. However, its lifecycle has been coming to an end for some time now.
Microsoft had previously announced plans to remove Outlook Lite from the Google Play Store in October 2025. With the upcoming shutdown, the company has now confirmed that the app will stop functioning entirely for existing users next month.
The development was first reported by Neowin.
In a support notice, Microsoft advised users to transition to the full Outlook experience. The company stated:
“To continue enjoying a secure and feature-rich email experience, we recommend switching to Outlook Mobile.”
Users currently relying on Outlook Lite won’t lose their data. Emails, calendar entries, and attachments will remain accessible once users sign in through the standard Outlook Mobile app.
As part of the transition, users will be redirected to download the full Outlook app from the Google Play Store, ensuring continued access to Microsoft’s email services with expanded features and ongoing support.
The shutdown marks the end of Microsoft’s effort to maintain a separate lightweight email client, as the company continues focusing on improving its primary Outlook platform across devices.
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