---
title: "Google is Running Out of Storage"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/google-is-running-out-of-storage-m0yu8tvsx
source_url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7scVcNuX0E
type: video:youtube
source: "Mental Outlaw"
published: 2024-09-15T01:53:10.144Z
updated: 2024-09-15T01:53:18.731Z
tags: ["google", "privacy", "big-tech"]
reading_time: 8
upvotes: 28
comments: 2
language: en
---

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# Google is Running Out of Storage

**[Mental Outlaw](https://daily.dev/sources/mentaloutlaw)** · 8 min read · 28 upvotes · 2 comments

## Summary

Google is facing storage capacity issues, leading to the deletion of inactive Gmail accounts to free up space. This trend reflects the unsustainable nature of free services as tech companies struggle with reduced ad revenue due to ad blockers and a saturated data market. Other companies like Amazon and Snapchat are also implementing cost-saving measures, signaling a shift away from free services on the internet.

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## Community discussion

Top comments from developers on daily.dev.

**@kokwei325** · 4 upvotes

> I thought this is old news? What will Google do? Charge user 1 dollar for 15 gb storage? Or delete user data? I do know Google trying to delete account that is inactive for 3 months or 3 years.

**@pathantaukir** · 1 upvotes

> And we are taking subscription in Google drive for space 😅 I am sharing my web dev Journey Blog on Daily dev ; LinkedIn and Twitter (X) My twitter profile is Pathan_Taukir07 . If you interested in web development visit my squad and Twitter (X) profile ❤️

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