# What's happening with Covey? (2026) - Verdict

**Covey is still live** - but our sensors flagged 2 dated, sourced signals. Status: Degrading. There is no official sunset announcement. We do not predict deaths; a "dead" status is set by a human.

Category: AI Recruiting Tools

## Timeline of facts

- **Sep 12, 2026 - health fail.** Automated health checks from 2 runners failed continuously since 2026-08-23. SOURCE: getcovey.com - https://getcovey.com
- **Aug 23, 2026 - health fail.** Automated health checks from 2 runners failed continuously since 2026-08-20. SOURCE: getcovey.com - https://getcovey.com

## What you can do now

Covey is live, so there is no need to rush. If it powers a critical workflow, export a recent backup, note your renewal date, and shortlist a live alternative below.

## If you need to move (live alternatives)

- **HireVue** - large library of validated, job-specific assessments → https://verdict.tools/go/hirevue (rel="sponsored nofollow")
- **Paradox** - text-first Olivia assistant that screens and schedules → https://verdict.tools/go/paradox (rel="sponsored nofollow")
- **Fetcher** - AI sourcing paired with human profile vetting → https://verdict.tools/go/fetcher (rel="sponsored nofollow")
- **SeekOut** - 1B+ profile index with strong diversity and technical filters → https://verdict.tools/go/seekout (rel="sponsored nofollow")
- **hireEZ** - open-web sourcing across 800M+ public profiles → https://verdict.tools/go/hireez (rel="sponsored nofollow")
- **Metaview** - auto-generated interview notes tied to scorecards → https://verdict.tools/go/metaview (rel="sponsored nofollow")
- **Findem** - 3D data profiles built from career signals over time → https://verdict.tools/go/findem (rel="sponsored nofollow")
- **Eightfold AI** - single skills model across hiring and workforce planning → https://verdict.tools/go/eightfold-ai (rel="sponsored nofollow")

## FAQ

### Is Covey shutting down?
There is no official sunset announcement for Covey. What we can confirm are the dated, sourced signals above. We do not predict deaths; a "dead" status is set by a human after confirmation.

### Should I switch away from Covey now?
Not necessarily - it is live. But if it is business-critical, keep an exportable backup and a shortlisted alternative ready.

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