Vine Is Dead: Twitter Shutting Down Video Service 'In Coming Months'

Twitter announced in a statement Thursday that its Vine mobile app will be discontinued “in coming months." The company also had a significant amount of layoffs today at Vine, according to The Verge.

Back in 2013, Twitter announced Vine, a new way to share videos directly through tweets. The app became well known for allowing users to shoot six seconds of video and embed in tweets. Twitter initially purchased Vine in October before the company had even launched the product, but it didn’t take long before users got their hands on the app.

What Happens To Existing Vines After It Gets Shutdown? Twitter said it will not delete your favorite Vines and they will all still be accessible.

"Nothing is happening to the apps, website or your Vines today. We value you, your Vines, and are going to do this the right way. You’ll be able to access and download your Vines," Twitter's statement reads. "We’ll be keeping the website online because we think it’s important to still be able to watch all the incredible Vines that have been made. You will be notified before we make any changes to the app or website."