Is the Cricut Maker being discontinued?

No, the Cricut Maker has not been officially discontinued. Cricut continues to sell the original Maker alongside its successor, the Cricut Maker 3, and both machines remain in active production and retail distribution as of 2024.

Cricut has not issued a discontinuation announcement for the original Maker. What has shifted is retail emphasis — the Cricut Maker 3 is now Cricut's flagship cutting machine, offering faster cut speeds and compatibility with Smart Materials without a cutting mat. The original Cricut Maker still appears on Cricut's official site and through major retailers, often at a lower price point, making it a current purchase option rather than a discontinued one.

• Cricut Maker 3 cuts up to 2x faster than the original Cricut Maker on compatible materials.
• The original Cricut Maker measures approximately 22.8 × 7.2 × 6.2 inches — the same footprint as the Maker 3.
• Both the Cricut Maker and Cricut Maker 3 are compatible with CXQ craft storage carts designed for full-size Cricut machines.
• Cricut Maker supports over 300 materials using the adaptive tool system — a feature carried forward into the Maker 3.