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UPCOMING · ESTIMATEDPublished Dec 9, 2025

Meta Plans to Lay Off Nearly 4,000 Employees Tomorrow

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
4,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~5.5%
PLANNED DATE
Oct 5, 2025
4,000 OF 72,404 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. has announced plans to lay off 10% of its workforce as part of a restructuring effort. This decision reflects the company's ongoing challenges in the current economic climate and aims to streamline operations. While specific details regarding the number of employees affected or the timeline for these layoffs have not been disclosed, the announcement indicates a significant reduction in staff is forthcoming. The company is navigating a competitive landscape and seeks to adapt to changing market conditions.

Meta Platforms, Inc. cut 4,000 jobs as of October 5, 2025.

That is roughly 5.5% of the 72,404 people Meta Platforms, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 100 layoff events at Meta Platforms, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 83,395 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff23 hours ago

Meta Platforms, Inc. has announced planned job cuts affecting 4,000 employees, expected around October 2025. Were you notified, or are you still waiting to hear? What is leadership telling employees? You can post anonymously below.

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