Amazon shutting down Mechanical Turk platform on Sept. 30, 2026 - qz.com
qz.com is reporting on the story above. It caught our attention because it may affect readers checking their internet or a specific service on SpeedTestTools right now.
For years, people across the web have relied on this service to pick up quick online tasks, participate in surveys, or earn extra spending money from home. Even if you never used the site directly, many everyday online services and research projects used it behind the scenes to process data. The eventual closing of such a massive online marketplace means thousands of remote contributors and project organizers will need to adjust where they work and spend their time.
If you have an active profile as a contributor or a project manager, log into your account now to review your current status. Check for any unpaid earnings or unused account funds, secure your records, and make sure your payout information is completely up to date. Beginning your search for alternative online work platforms early will help you avoid any last-minute scramble or interrupted earnings.
Having plenty of advance notice is a gift, so review your account balance today and plan your next steps comfortably.
- Run a quick speed test — get concrete numbers before assuming it's your ISP.
- Open the Down Detector board to see which major services are actually having issues right now.
- If numbers look off, walk through the Fix-My-Internet checklist — most issues clear in the first two steps.