Why it ended and why it isn’t returning
Amazon closed AmazonSmile during a broad round of cost-cutting in early 2023, saying donations had become too spread out to have meaningful per-charity impact. Amazon has not announced any plan to revive it, and there is no official replacement from Amazon. For practical purposes, it is gone for good.
What nonprofits and shoppers do now
The habit of giving while you shop did not disappear — the tool did. Independent platforms filled the gap. Some route a percentage of national-retailer purchases to a nonprofit; others, like Good Circles, are local-first and let you save about 10% on local purchases while a share of every sale funds a nonprofit you choose.
The better replacement
AmazonSmile gave 0.5% from Amazon purchases. Good Circles changes the math: you shop local, come out about 10% ahead, and 10% of the merchant’s profit funds your cause — at no extra cost. Compare the alternatives »
Looking for the AmazonSmile replacement?
Good Circles lets you shop local, save ~10%, and fund a nonprofit you choose.
See the AmazonSmile alternativeFAQ
Is AmazonSmile coming back in 2026?
No. AmazonSmile ended in February 2023 and Amazon has given no indication it will return. The program is permanently closed.
What is the best replacement for AmazonSmile?
It depends what you want. Good Circles is the only option that lets you shop local, save about 10%, and fund a nonprofit you choose. ShopRaise and iGive are strong for donations on national-retailer purchases.