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Youper

Youper was an AI chatbot app for CBT-style mood check-ins; it shut down on September 30, 2026.

Youper is no longer available.

Service ended September 30, 2026; accounts and chat histories deleted from October 1, 2026.

Checked 2026-10-23 · youper.ai, reneespace.com, institute.commonsensemedia.org · See alternatives

Youper is no longer available: the service ended on September 30, 2026, and accounts and chat histories are being deleted from October 1, 2026. If you used it, look for another self-help app or talk to a clinician.

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Reviewed by HeyPsych Board · 2026-10-23

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What you get

On your own

Best for reference only: former Youper users looking for what the service offered

What it costs

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How you start

Sign up and choose a plan

Know first

Not for a crisis. Call or text 988 any time.

Is it right for you?

Both sides, from our review. Tap what describes you.

A good fit if

Look elsewhere if

Tap anything that describes you.

What it's for

  • Mood check-ins
  • CBT-style thought exercises
  • Mindfulness exercises

What it costs

Subscription

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How you start: Sign up and choose a plan

Subscriptions were switched off before the September 30, 2026 shutdown; prepaid plans were refunded through the app stores (per press reports).

Privacy, evidence & safety

Privacy

N/R

Not yet rated

HIPAA compliant
Not verified
GDPR compliant
Not verified
Sells your data
Not verified

Research

Early research

How we rate research

Trade-offs

  • Requires ongoing subscription with no free option
  • No mobile app available
  • Requires app download - no web version
  • Self-guided only - no direct professional support

What we couldn't verify

  • Privacy practices have not been independently verified
  • HIPAA compliance status is unverified
  • Clinical evidence is limited or still emerging

Service closed; per its terms, accounts and data are deleted from October 1, 2026.

How we grade privacy

Youper is not for a crisis. If you are thinking about suicide or in danger, call or text 988 any time.

Alternatives & comparisons

The full guide

Everything we know about Youper, chapter by chapter.

3 chapters · about 3 min to read it all. Open any one.

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Questions

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