Tech layoffs August update: Google, TikTok, Etsy, Zillow slash hundreds of roles as job losses pile up in 2026
August is only one week old, but the month has already seen layoffs at a number of high-profile tech companies. But worse, according to data from a popular layoff-tracking website, the number of tech layoffs in 2026 through August 6 has already surpassed the total for all of calendar year 2025. Here’s what you need to know. Zillow cuts over 500 jobs The online real-estate and rental platform…
The month of August has already seen a series of tech layoffs, with several high-profile companies cutting hundreds of roles. Zillow, the online real-estate and rental platform, announced the largest number of job cuts, laying off over 500 employees to improve cost structure and efficiency. TikTok, the social media giant, laid off 250 employees from its Nashville office, which primarily handles content moderation, in an effort to streamline operations.
Etsy, the popular online crafts marketplace, eliminated around 220 positions due to a company reorganization, primarily affecting its Product and Engineering team. Meanwhile, Google announced it was laying off 52 workers in Washington state, with the layoffs taking place on October 5. The job losses come as tech layoffs for 2026 have now surpassed the total for all of 2025, according to data from Layoffs.fyi.
AI adoption is also a contributing factor, as companies invest heavily in AI buildouts, which can lead to cost-cutting measures that impact employees' jobs.
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