Historical provider.
Company outcome: acquired. Service outcome: unknown. Brand outcome: retired. Recorded transaction: unknown; acquirer or counterparty: StackPath; dated 2016-07-25.

Overview

MaxCDN was a content-delivery provider. StackPath’s 2016 launch announcement identified MaxCDN among the companies it had acquired and combined into the new platform. The reviewed source establishes the acquisition and historical brand relationship, but not a precise shutdown date for every MaxCDN service.

Service status

Customers using MaxCDN or StackPath services must migrate to alternative providers. Recommended alternatives include CacheFly for robust support and global reach, BunnyCDN for cost-effective static content delivery, G-Core for strong presence in Africa and Russia, and CDN77 for competitive pricing and security features. Larger enterprise customers may consider Akamai, which acquired some StackPath accounts. Customers should back up data and transition services immediately, as no support is available. For assistance with Wasabi Cloud storage transitions, contact stackpath@wasabi.com. source source source

History timeline

  • 2009 — MaxCDN founded as NetDNA in Los Angeles, rebranded to MaxCDN in 2013.
  • July 2016 — Acquired by StackPath, integrating its CDN services into StackPath’s edge platform. source source
  • December 31, 2022 — MaxCDN services officially retired by StackPath. source source
  • November 22, 2023 — StackPath CDN, including legacy MaxCDN and Highwinds services, ceased operations. source
  • June 15, 2024 — StackPath announced immediate shutdown of all services and asset liquidation. source

History & Notes

MaxCDN was known for its developer-friendly API and real-time purge capabilities, serving a wide range of clients until its integration into StackPath. The acquisition aimed to combine MaxCDN’s CDN expertise with StackPath’s security and edge computing, but integration challenges and rising costs led to customer dissatisfaction. The sudden shutdown of StackPath in 2024, with no support or leniency, left customers scrambling. No official MaxCDN website or documentation remains active. source source