Windsurf
AI-native code editor (formerly Codeium), acquired by Cognition in 2025
Is Windsurf dead?
Not exactly. Windsurf has been acquired; the product may continue under new ownership or be merged.
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Windsurf, built by the team behind Codeium, is an AI code editor with an agent called Cascade that can edit across files, run commands and understand large codebases. It was aimed at developers, startups and technical teams who want to build software faster. In July 2025 Google hired the Windsurf CEO and some staff in a licensing deal, and days later Cognition, maker of Devin, agreed to acquire the Windsurf product, brand, IP and remaining team. Windsurf continues to operate while Cognition integrates it with Devin. Existing users can keep using it but should watch for plan changes. If you need something similar today, popular options include Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code. Lesson for users: always keep your own copies of important data when you rely on any AI service, because products can change owners or close with little notice.
What happened
In July 2025 Google hired the Windsurf CEO and some staff in a licensing deal, and days later Cognition, maker of Devin, agreed to acquire the Windsurf product, brand, IP and remaining team. Windsurf continues to operate while Cognition integrates it with Devin. Existing users can keep using it but should watch for plan changes.
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Frequently asked questions
Was Windsurf acquired?
In July 2025 Google hired the Windsurf CEO and some staff in a licensing deal, and days later Cognition, maker of Devin, agreed to acquire the Windsurf product, brand, IP and remaining team. Windsurf continues to operate while Cognition integrates it with Devin.
What should Windsurf users do now?
Existing users can keep using it but should watch for plan changes.
What are the best Windsurf alternatives?
Popular alternatives include Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code.
Sources
- Official Cognition blog on acquisition of Windsurf; Reuters/CNBC (Jul 14, 2025).
- Official website: https://windsurf.com
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