WeDo 2.0 app discontinued: what still works and what to do
LEGO has retired the WeDo 2.0 app and stopped new downloads. Your hubs still work. Here is the timeline, what keeps running and your three options.
By RoboGuru Team 5 min read
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Yes, the LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 app is discontinued. LEGO retired it in 2024, its store listings said it would only stay available until 31 July 2026, and it gets no more updates. Your WeDo 2.0 hubs, motors and sensors still work, though: you just need software that can still connect to them.
This post sets out what happened and when, what still works today, and the three realistic options for parents, teachers and STEM clubs who own WeDo 2.0 kits.
Key facts
- LEGO retired the WeDo 2.0 mobile apps in January 2024, then extended download availability after teachers pushed back.
- The store listings gave 31 July 2026 as the end of download availability.
- The last Android update was version 1.10.259 in November 2024.
- The WeDo 2.0 Core Set (45300) is discontinued.
- SPIKE Essential, the kit LEGO used to suggest instead, was itself retired on 30 June 2026.
What happened to the WeDo 2.0 app? A timeline
At launch in 2016: one app on most devices
When WeDo 2.0 launched, LEGO’s software ran on iPad, Android tablets, Windows, macOS and Chromebooks (LEGO system requirements, OnMSFT). Linux was never supported.
January 2024: the mobile apps are retired
On 3 January 2024 the iOS listing was reported removed from the App Store, with 1.10.157 as the last iOS version (AppBrain). On 17 January community members reported that LEGO had confirmed the WeDo 2.0 mobile apps were retired from the App Store and Google Play (Eurobricks forum).
February 2024: a reprieve
After pushback from teachers, LEGO said on 6 February 2024 that the EV3 and WeDo 2.0 apps would remain available on both app stores “until at least August 2024” (Spectrum Educational).
November 2024: the last Android update
Version 1.10.259 arrived on 21 November 2024 with “Bug fixes and support for Android 14” (APKMirror). Nothing has followed it.
From 2024 to 2026: a fixed end date
The iOS and Android listings carried a notice that the app “will continue to be available until July 31st, 2026” (App Store, Google Play).
June 2026: SPIKE is retired too
LEGO ended direct sales of the entire SPIKE portfolio, including SPIKE Essential, on 30 June 2026. The SPIKE App stays supported until 30 June 2031 (LEGO Education, Brick Fanatics). LEGO’s current line is Computer Science and AI, announced in January 2026 (LEGO.com).
October 2028: Chromebooks
Google is ending support for Chrome Apps on ChromeOS for education and enterprise users in October 2028 (Google support). The WeDo 2.0 Chromebook app is a Chrome App (Chrome Web Store), so we expect it to stop working then.
What still works?
Your hardware
The Smarthub, the medium motor, the tilt sensor and the motion sensor are not tied to any account or server. They talk to a tablet or computer over Bluetooth Low Energy. As long as some software can connect, the kit works as well as it did on day one.
Copies that are already installed
LEGO’s general policy for retired apps is that you can keep using an app you have already downloaded, but it is no longer available for new downloads and LEGO can no longer support it (LEGO: Retired apps). That article does not name WeDo 2.0, but it matches what users report.
LEGO also says the project content is built into the app and no longer streams, while the Teacher Guide inside the app needs an internet connection, so teachers should download the PDFs (LEGO help).
The weak spot is change. A new iPad, a reset or a reinstall leaves you with nothing to restore once the listing is gone. Every operating system update is also a risk, because nobody is fixing Bluetooth or display problems any more.
Lesson materials
LEGO still hosts the WeDo 2.0 teacher guides and curriculum PDFs, for example the Science Teacher Guide and the retired-products curriculum page. Save copies now.
What should I do? Three options
Option 1: keep the old app running for as long as it lasts
If your devices already have the app and you do not plan to replace them, you can carry on. Turn off automatic OS updates where you can, keep a list of which devices still have the app, and download the teacher guides. Treat it as a stopgap.
Avoid unofficial APK download sites. Those copies are unverified, and schools usually cannot install them through device management anyway.
Option 2: use Scratch 3
Scratch 3 has a free WeDo 2.0 extension. On Windows and macOS it needs the Scratch Link helper installed and running, and on ChromeOS and Android it works through the Scratch app. It does not support iPad or Linux (Scratch help, Scratch Wiki). We cover it in detail in our Scratch 3 guide.
Option 3: switch to a dedicated replacement app
RoboGuru for WeDo 2.0 is an independent, paid replacement for the retired official app. It connects to the WeDo 2.0 Smarthub from set 45300, uses block-based programming and runs on iPhone and iPad, Android, a Web editor, Windows, macOS and Linux. See the download page for your device, or how it compares with the official app.
What about buying new LEGO hardware?
You can, but it is a bigger decision than it was. SPIKE Essential is no longer sold, and a class set of the Computer Science and AI kits costs between $2,249 and $3,499 for 24 students at LEGO’s list prices (LEGO Education 45520). We found no evidence that the new kits work with WeDo 2.0 hubs. For a closer look, read WeDo 2.0 vs SPIKE Essential.
Frequently asked questions
Is the LEGO WeDo 2.0 app discontinued?
Yes. LEGO retired the WeDo 2.0 mobile apps in January 2024 and later said the store listings would stay up only until 31 July 2026. The app receives no further updates or support.
Will my WeDo 2.0 kit still work?
Yes. The Smarthub, motor and sensors are ordinary Bluetooth hardware and do not depend on LEGO’s servers. You only need software that can talk to the hub, such as an installed copy of the old app, Scratch 3 or RoboGuru for WeDo 2.0.
Should I buy SPIKE Essential instead?
Not as a like-for-like upgrade. LEGO stopped selling the whole SPIKE range, including SPIKE Essential, on 30 June 2026. LEGO’s current kits are the Computer Science and AI line, which means buying new hardware for every group.