Which Manus users are affected by the data deletion?

Manus says the deletion covers data generated by specific users on or after December 29, 2025. Users outside that group are unaffected and need to do nothing — they can keep using Manus normally through the transition. Manus is contacting affected accounts directly, and only those accounts lose access during the deletion window.

How do I back up my Manus data before August 23?

Manus provides a backup tool at manus.im/backup. Affected users need to finish exporting before 7:59 a.m. Singapore Time on August 23, 2026. The tool supports multiple backups, so you can export more than once. From 8:00 a.m. SGT on August 25 the exported data can be restored back into a Manus account.

Will I lose access to my Manus account permanently?

No. Manus says affected users lose account access only during the two-day deletion window of August 23 to 24, 2026, Singapore Time. Accounts reopen on August 25 at 8:00 a.m. SGT, at which point users can restore whatever they exported with the backup tool. Unaffected accounts keep working the whole time.

Was the Manus data deletion caused by a security breach?

Manus states directly that the deletion is not the result of any security incident. The company frames it as a legal requirement tied to transitioning back to independent operations, applying to data generated during the period when Meta's acquisition was in play. It is a compliance measure, not a response to an attack or leak.

Why did Meta's acquisition of Manus fall apart?

Meta announced the purchase of Manus in December 2025. Chinese authorities opened an investigation into the deal in early 2026 and in April 2026 barred foreign investment in Manus, which blocked the transaction. The Register reports that this regulatory block is what forced the two companies to separate and Manus to resume standalone operations.

Manus · 2026-08-11 · major

Manus returns to independence — Meta-era user data gets deleted

Manus is going back to running as an independent company after China blocked Meta's purchase, and the split forces it to delete user data created on or after December 29, 2025. Affected users must back up before August 23.

Manus blog card for the note to users about returning to independent operations

Manus is leaving Meta's ownership, and the legal split means some user data is wiped on August 23 unless you export it first.

Quick facts

What's changing	Manus returns to independent operations
Data affected	User data created on or after Dec 29, 2025
Backup deadline	Aug 23, 2026, 7:59 a.m. SGT
Deletion window	Aug 23–24, 2026 (SGT)
Restore opens	Aug 25, 2026, 8:00 a.m. SGT
Backup tool	manus.im/backup
Reason	Regulatory compliance, not a security incident

What is it?

Manus, the Chinese general-purpose AI agent, published a note on August 11, 2026 saying it will soon return to operating as an independent company. The separation from Meta comes with a hard consequence for users: data generated on or after December 29, 2025 must be deleted to satisfy rules in certain jurisdictions.

How does it work?

The deletion runs across August 23 and 24, 2026 Singapore Time. Users with affected data lose account access during those two days only. A backup tool at manus.im/backup lets people export their work before the 7:59 a.m. SGT cut-off on August 23, and the same data can be uploaded back into Manus once accounts reopen on August 25. Multiple backups are allowed.

Why does it matter?

Anyone who has built workflows on Manus since late December has a real deadline, not just a news item to read. Meta announced the acquisition in December 2025, Chinese regulators opened an investigation in early 2026 and then barred foreign investment in the company in April, so the unwinding removes the data tied to that ownership period. Manus states the deletion is a compliance step and not the result of any security incident.

Who is it for?

teams running agent workflows on Manus

Frequently asked questions

Which Manus users are affected by the data deletion?: Manus says the deletion covers data generated by specific users on or after December 29, 2025. Users outside that group are unaffected and need to do nothing — they can keep using Manus normally through the transition. Manus is contacting affected accounts directly, and only those accounts lose access during the deletion window.
How do I back up my Manus data before August 23?: Manus provides a backup tool at manus.im/backup. Affected users need to finish exporting before 7:59 a.m. Singapore Time on August 23, 2026. The tool supports multiple backups, so you can export more than once. From 8:00 a.m. SGT on August 25 the exported data can be restored back into a Manus account.
Will I lose access to my Manus account permanently?: No. Manus says affected users lose account access only during the two-day deletion window of August 23 to 24, 2026, Singapore Time. Accounts reopen on August 25 at 8:00 a.m. SGT, at which point users can restore whatever they exported with the backup tool. Unaffected accounts keep working the whole time.
Was the Manus data deletion caused by a security breach?: Manus states directly that the deletion is not the result of any security incident. The company frames it as a legal requirement tied to transitioning back to independent operations, applying to data generated during the period when Meta's acquisition was in play. It is a compliance measure, not a response to an attack or leak.
Why did Meta's acquisition of Manus fall apart?: Meta announced the purchase of Manus in December 2025. Chinese authorities opened an investigation into the deal in early 2026 and in April 2026 barred foreign investment in Manus, which blocked the transaction. The Register reports that this regulatory block is what forced the two companies to separate and Manus to resume standalone operations.

Try it

https://manus.im/backup