Is Mealime shutting down?
Yes. Mealime is shutting down on October 21, 2026. Mealime's closing notice says all personal data is deleted when the application shuts down. Save any recipes, meal plans and grocery lists you want to keep before it closes.
When is Mealime shutting down?
Mealime's shutdown date is October 21, 2026. Save the recipes and other information you want to keep before that date.
Why is Mealime shutting down?
Mealime is closing as Albertsons moves its recipes into Meals Hub inside its US store apps and store websites. Albertsons acquired Mealime in 2021.
What happens to your recipes and saved data?
Mealime's closing notice says all personal data is deleted when the application shuts down. Save anything you want to keep before October 21, 2026.
Can I export my Mealime recipes?
Mealime has no export button. You can copy recipes manually or email [email protected] to request your account data.
- Copy your favourite recipes. Save the ingredients and instructions somewhere you can access without Mealime.
- Request your account data. Email Mealime before the shutdown, and copy the recipes you most want to keep in the meantime.
Our guide to saving your recipes before Mealime shuts down walks through what to save.
What happens to Mealime Pro?
Recurring charges for Mealime Pro have stopped, and all Pro features are free until Mealime closes on October 21, 2026. If you subscribed through an app store, check your subscription settings to confirm the status.
Can I get a refund for Mealime Pro?
Check with the provider that billed you about refund eligibility. Recurring charges have stopped, but a stopped renewal is not the same as a refund for a previous payment.
What is replacing Mealime?
Mealime's recipes are moving into Meals Hub, inside Albertsons Companies' US store apps and store websites (Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and other US store banners).
Two things to know before you count on it:
- Mealime's notice says its recipe catalogue continues on Meals Hub; it does not promise that your personal saved recipes, plans, or grocery lists move over. Copy out what you want to keep.
- Meals Hub is available through Albertsons Cos. store apps and websites. It can still work even if you cannot shop at an Albertsons store.
If Meals Hub is not the right fit, the steps below help you pick another app before October 21, 2026.
What should you do before Mealime shuts down?
Save your recipes, compare alternatives, and try planning a week with your chosen tool before October 21, 2026.
- Save the recipes you actually cook. Start with your favourites, then copy anything else you want to keep.
- Compare replacement apps. Our comparison of Mealime alternatives in 2026 covers prices, strengths and limitations, including those of our own app, NoshUp.
- Try your next weekly plan. Check that your chosen tool fits your routine. If you choose NoshUp, moving from Mealime takes about ten minutes of setup, with recipe copying as its own separate step: the migration guide shows you how to paste your copied recipes into a proper recipe library. Plans and lists work anywhere; flyer deals and prices are Canadian. Onboarding currently offers Canada. You can start free and be planning your first week tonight.
Losing an app you rely on is frustrating. Start by saving the recipes you cook most often, then choose a planning tool that fits your household.