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[[wikipedia:IFTTT|'''IFTTT''']] is a simple automation tool and company founded by Linden Tibbets, Jesse Tane, and Alexander Tibbets in December 2010. In June 2012, the service entered the | [[wikipedia:IFTTT|'''IFTTT''']] is a simple automation tool and company founded by Linden Tibbets, Jesse Tane, and Alexander Tibbets in December 2010. In June 2012, the service entered the [[Internet of things]] market by integrating with [[Wemo|Belkin Wemo]] devices. | ||
==Consumer impact summary== | ==Consumer impact summary== | ||
Initially revenue for IFTTT came platform | Initially, revenue for IFTTT came from platform partners who wanted their products included to the service.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-11-02 |title=IFTTT Opens Partner Platform; Introduces Applets |url=https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/ifttt-opens-partner-platform-introduces-160000560.html |website=Yahoo Finance}}</ref> In 2020, the company transitioned to a subscription model, limiting the custom applets of non-paying users.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Charlton |first=Alistair |date=2020-09-10 |title=IFTTT is no longer free for many users: What new Pro subscription means for your smart home |url=https://www.gearbrain.com/ifttt-pro-subscription-service-explained-2647566439.html |website=Gearbrain}}</ref> As time went on, non-paying users progressively lost features, premium users had to contend with price hikes, and valuable features were gutted.{{citation needed}} | ||
==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
===Discontinued Legacy plan=== | ===Discontinued Legacy plan=== | ||
{{Main|IFTTT discontinued Legacy plan}} | {{Main|IFTTT discontinued Legacy plan}} | ||
In 2023, IFTTT announced changes to its subscription model. Legacy Pro plans were phased out, and users were migrated to a new "Pro+" plan. This change meant higher subscription costs, even for those who had subscribed under the '' | In 2023, IFTTT announced changes to its subscription model. Legacy Pro plans were phased out, and users were migrated to a new "Pro+" plan. This change meant higher subscription costs, even for those who had subscribed under the ''lifetime"'' pricing guarantee. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:IFTTT]] | [[Category:IFTTT]] | ||
Revision as of 08:14, 13 January 2026
IFTTT
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Legal structure | Private |
| Industry | Web automation |
| Official website | ifttt.com |
IFTTT is a simple automation tool and company founded by Linden Tibbets, Jesse Tane, and Alexander Tibbets in December 2010. In June 2012, the service entered the Internet of things market by integrating with Belkin Wemo devices.
Consumer impact summary
Initially, revenue for IFTTT came from platform partners who wanted their products included to the service.[1] In 2020, the company transitioned to a subscription model, limiting the custom applets of non-paying users.[2] As time went on, non-paying users progressively lost features, premium users had to contend with price hikes, and valuable features were gutted.[citation needed]
Incidents
Discontinued Legacy plan
- Main article: IFTTT discontinued Legacy plan
In 2023, IFTTT announced changes to its subscription model. Legacy Pro plans were phased out, and users were migrated to a new "Pro+" plan. This change meant higher subscription costs, even for those who had subscribed under the lifetime" pricing guarantee.
References
- ↑ "IFTTT Opens Partner Platform; Introduces Applets". Yahoo Finance. 2016-11-02.
- ↑ Charlton, Alistair (2020-09-10). "IFTTT is no longer free for many users: What new Pro subscription means for your smart home". Gearbrain.