Manus Splits From Meta: Back Up Now
Manus says it will resume operating independently, and affected users must back up qualifying account and task data before 7:59 a.m. SGT on August 23 or risk permanent deletion during the transition.
The 60-second version
Manus says it is separating from Meta, and affected users must back up qualifying post-acquisition data before August 23 or lose it during the transition.
Key points
- Account status is communicated through the Manus app and, where available, email; the public notice does not list affected jurisdictions.
- The backup deadline is August 23 at 07:59 SGT, and later task changes require another export.
- Affected accounts are expected to be inaccessible during August 23–24, with restoration opening August 25 at 08:00 SGT.
- Manus says this is a regulatory separation process, not a data breach or security incident.
Verdict. Affected users should make and verify an off-platform backup now, then retain it until the official restoration process has completed successfully.
Manus says it will separate from Meta and resume operating as an independent company. For affected users, this is a data deadline, not merely a corporate announcement: qualifying data must be backed up before 7:59 a.m. Singapore time on August 23, 2026, before deletion and a two-day service interruption.
Do this firstCheck the app, then export affected data
Manus says affected users will receive an in-app notice and, when an email address is available, email reminders. Users who registered with Apple ID or Facebook should rely on the app notification because Manus may not have their email address.
- Check every personal and team account separately; status can differ by account.
- If marked affected, use the official backup tool before the deadline and retain the export outside Manus.
- If you create or update tasks after exporting, run another backup so the latest state is included.
- Keep the backup until restoration has completed and you have checked the recovered tasks.
TimelineThe critical window lasts fourteen days
| August 11 | Official notice published and backup window opened for affected users. |
|---|---|
| August 23, 07:59 SGT | Backup deadline. Equivalent to August 22, 19:59 EDT and August 23, 01:59 CEST. |
| August 23–24 | Affected accounts become inaccessible while specified data is deleted where applicable. |
| August 25, 08:00 SGT | Restoration portal opens; affected users can restore their exported data. |
What is coveredPost-acquisition data is the dividing line
The company says Meta acquired Manus on December 29, 2025. For affected users, data generated or updated from that cutoff is subject to the transition. The Help Center provides account categories covering creation date, profile changes and subscription timing, but the in-app notice remains the practical source of truth for an individual account.
Manus says affected accounts may also see subscription cancellations, prorated refunds, temporary free access or welcome-back benefits depending on account history. Its Help Center has separate guides for refunds and bonuses; users should follow the terms shown for their own account.
Evidence boundaryWhat Manus has not disclosed
The notice attributes the process to separation from Meta and regulatory requirements in specific jurisdictions. It does not publicly identify those jurisdictions, the regulator, the order or the legal provision. That means a user should not assume they are safe or affected from country alone.
Account status comes from the app; data safety comes from a verified backup stored outside the service.
Not a breachThe company rejects a security-incident explanation
Manus explicitly says the deletion is not the result of a data breach or security incident. It describes a planned compliance step during its return to independent operation. Data will continue to be stored in the United States and Singapore, according to the company.
Bottom lineTreat the deadline as irreversible
If your account is affected, export now rather than waiting for the final reminder. Repeat the backup after later task changes, keep the file independently, and use only the official restoration portal from August 25. If the app says the account is unaffected, Manus says no action is required.