Manus, the AI agent platform, is separating from Meta and returning to independent operations. As part of this transition and to comply with regulatory requirements, data generated by certain users on or after December 29, 2025 (when Meta acquired Manus) will be deleted between August 23–24, 2026 (SGT). Affected users must back up their data before 7:59 a.m. SGT on August 23 using the provided backup tool, and can restore it starting August 25. Unaffected users need take no action. Manus will not charge affected users during the backup period and will offer welcome-back bonuses upon data restoration.
Questions this post answers
Why is Manus deleting user data and what does it mean for my account?
Manus is deleting data generated by certain users on or after December 29, 2025 as part of its separation from Meta, which acquired Manus on that date. The deletion is required to comply with regulatory requirements in specific jurisdictions. Affected users must back up their data before 7:59 a.m. SGT on August 23, 2026, and can restore it from 8:00 a.m. SGT on August 25, 2026. Unaffected users need take no action. Developers relying on Manus for AI agent workflows can track platform changes like this on daily.dev.
When was Manus acquired by Meta?
Meta acquired Manus on December 29, 2025. Data generated by some users on or after that acquisition date must be deleted as Manus transitions back to independent operations to comply with regulatory requirements in specific jurisdictions. Data stored before that date is not subject to the deletion. Teams evaluating AI agent platforms can follow ownership and policy changes across tools on daily.dev.