Amazon has announced the end of support for several older Kindle models, meaning users will no longer be able to download new content from the Kindle Store. This change will take effect on May 20, 2026, affecting devices such as the Kindle 5 and Kindle Paperwhite (1st Generation).
While existing books on these devices will still be accessible, users will no longer have the option to purchase, borrow, or add new content after the specified date.
Amazon is notifying affected users via email and offering a 20% discount on select new Kindle models, along with a £15 eBook credit to ease the transition. Accounts and Kindle Libraries will remain accessible through the free Kindle app and Kindle for Web.
The impacted models include the Kindle 1st Generation (2007), Kindle DX and DX Graphite (2009, 2010), Kindle Keyboard (2010), Kindle 4 (2011), Kindle Touch (2011), Kindle 5 (2012), and Kindle Paperwhite 1st Generation (2012).
If you own one of the affected Kindles, you can still read existing content but will not be able to acquire new books. Additionally, deregistering or factory resetting these devices will render them unusable.
Considering the discontinuation of support, upgrading to newer devices may be advisable, especially with the recent launch of Amazon’s latest Kindle Scribe models in the UK. The new devices are sleeker, faster, and now feature a color display option.
The new Kindle Scribe starts at £449.99, while the color-display Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is priced from £569.99.
