Amazon will cut off 13 older Kindle models from the Kindle Store on May 20 2026. Devices released in 2012 or earlier—including the original Kindle, Kindle 2, DX, Paperwhite, and the first Fire line—will lose the ability to purchase, borrow or download new titles. Existing books will remain readable for owners still holding these devices in their libraries daily.

Users can continue reading downloaded titles and manage purchases via the Kindle mobile app, Kindle for Web, or newer hardware. However, if a device is deregistered or factory‑reset after the May deadline, it cannot be re‑registered. Amazon has sent emails to affected owners, giving just over a month’s notice before the mandatory cut‑off on May.

Amazon offers limited discounts on new Kindles for those who upgrade. The list of impacted models includes Kindle (2007), Kindle 2 (2009), Kindle DX (2009), Kindle DX Graphite (2010), Kindle Keyboard/3 (2010), Kindle 4 (2011), Kindle Touch (2011), Kindle Fire (2011), Kindle 5 (2012), Kindle Paperwhite (2012), Kindle Fire 2 (2012), Kindle Fire HD 7 (2012), and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (2012) for readers wanting continuous access today.

Owners of the listed devices face a hard choice: upgrade now or switch to the Kindle app on iPhone or iPad. The decision will affect how quickly users can access new releases and keep pace with Amazon’s evolving ecosystem. Ultimately, the move signals Amazon’s push toward newer hardware and cloud‑based reading for future readers everywhere.