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DaisySMS is shutting down on March 26, 2026. VirtualSMS is the drop-in replacement — same sms-activate compatible API, real SIM cards, 145+ countries. Change one URL and you're done.
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TL;DR — Quick Answer
DaisySMS announced its shutdown on February 24, 2026 with just 30 days notice — the service goes dark on March 26, 2026, leaving 1.17 million monthly users without an SMS verification provider. VirtualSMS is a one-line API migration: same /stubs/handler_api.php endpoint, same core action names (getBalance, getNumber, getStatus, setStatus), same response format. Both services use real physical SIM cards (not VoIP) so WhatsApp, Telegram, Google verification rates stay at ~100%. VirtualSMS adds 145+ countries via HeroSMS global coverage (DaisySMS was US-only) plus dedicated EU SIM rentals (DE, GB, FR, PL, UA, HR, SI, CZ) for 1-90 day periods. Direct alternative also to 5sim, SMS-Activate, GrizzlySMS, SMS-Man, SMSPVA — all use the same sms-activate API standard.
If you searched for daisysms, daisy sms, daisy-sms, DaisySMS, or daysisms — you're in the right place. VirtualSMS is the drop-in replacement regardless of how you spell it.
What happened to DaisySMS?
A dated timeline of how DaisySMS got here — and where to go now.
- April 2024
First daisysms.com domain seizure attempt
daisysms.com briefly went offline following regulatory action in the US. Service recovered but signaled mounting compliance pressure.
- Late 2025
Regional card-promo controversy
DaisySMS ran aggressive promotional pricing for Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Vietnam cardholders. Reports surfaced suggesting card-testing patterns. Payment processors began tightening relationships.
- February 24, 2026
🟡 30-day shutdown notice posted
DaisySMS announced closure via dashboard banner: 30 days notice, no new signups effective immediately, no top-ups accepted. Full refunds offered on remaining balances during the wind-down window.
- March 1, 2026
New signups disabled, top-ups frozen
Existing balances continue to work for activations, but no new accounts can be created and existing accounts cannot add funds. Migration window begins for active users.
- March 26, 2026
🔴 DaisySMS permanently closes
Final shutdown date. The daisysms.com API endpoint goes offline. 1.17M monthly users are now orphaned and looking for sms-activate compatible alternatives.
- April 2026 onward
Migration to sms-activate-compatible providers
DaisySMS users migrating to VirtualSMS, 5sim, GrizzlySMS, SMS-Man and others. The sms-activate API standard means most code requires only a base-URL change to switch.
Why Switch from DaisySMS?
Here's what pushed users to look for alternatives.
DaisySMS is Shutting Down
On February 24, 2026, DaisySMS announced closure with just 30 days notice. No new signups, no top-ups. March 26, 2026 is the last day.
Payment Processor Issues
DaisySMS ran controversial regional card promos (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Vietnam) that were likely card-testing schemes — catching up with them led to payment processor problems.
Regulatory Pressure
April 2024 domain seizure attempt (daisysms.com went offline briefly). Legal and regulatory pressure in the US SMS verification space made operating unsustainable.
API Compatibility — Your Code Still Works
DaisySMS used the sms-activate compatible API format. VirtualSMS supports the same format — just change the base URL and your existing code keeps working.
One URL Change. That's It.
DaisySMS uses the sms-activate compatible API format — and so do we. Your existing code works without modification. Change the base URL and you're done.
// DaisySMS API (shutting down March 26, 2026)
const BASE_URL = "https://daisysms.com/stubs/handler_api.php";
const response = await fetch(
`${BASE_URL}?api_key=${API_KEY}&action=getNumber&service=wa`
);
// Returns: ACCESS_NUMBER:999999:13476711222// VirtualSMS — change ONE line, keep everything else
const BASE_URL = "https://virtualsms.io/stubs/handler_api.php";
const response = await fetch(
`${BASE_URL}?api_key=${API_KEY}&action=getNumber&service=wa`
);
// Returns: ACCESS_NUMBER:999999:13476711222 ✅ Same format!Core action set today: getBalance, getNumber, getStatus, setStatus, getNumbersStatus — same response format, same error codes, same api_key parameter. Just a different domain. Per-request price-cap (max_price), area-code filters, carrier selection, and webhook callbacks land on the next API release.
VirtualSMS vs DaisySMS
Deal-breaker rows are the most common reasons users cite when switching.
| Feature | VirtualSMS | DaisySMS |
|---|---|---|
StatusDeal-breaker | ✅ Active | 🔴 Closing March 26, 2026 |
sms-activate Compatible APIDeal-breaker | ||
Real Physical SIM CardsDeal-breaker Both use real SIMs | ||
Global Activations (145+ countries) DaisySMS was US-only | ||
EU Rentals (DE, GB, FR, PL, UA, HR, SI, CZ)Deal-breaker | ||
WebSocket Live Updates | ||
max_price API Parameter | Coming next release | |
Area Code / Carrier Filters | Coming next release | |
Webhooks for Resellers | Coming next release | |
Pay-Per-Success Model | ||
Long-Term Number Rentals | ||
Telegram Bot | ||
New Signups DaisySMS closed signups Feb 24 |
How to Switch from DaisySMS
Migration takes less than 5 minutes. Here's exactly what to do.
Create a VirtualSMS account
Sign up at virtualsms.io — takes 30 seconds with Google or Telegram login. No card required to start.
Export your balance
Withdraw your remaining DaisySMS balance before March 26, 2026. DaisySMS is offering full refunds during the wind-down period.
Get your API key
Go to your VirtualSMS dashboard → API Keys and generate a key. It's the same parameter name: api_key.
Change one URL in your code
Replace the base URL in your code. That's literally it — same action names, same response format, same error codes.
BASE_URL = "https://virtualsms.io/stubs/handler_api.php"Test and enjoy 145+ countries
Unlike DaisySMS (US-only), VirtualSMS gives you access to real SIM cards in 145+ countries through our HeroSMS reseller integration — plus our own EU SIM inventory.
Why VirtualSMS is Better
Emerald markers = our unique differentiators (not matched by most competitors).
Real EU SIM Rentals
Own physical SIM cards in DE, GB, FR, PL, UA, HR, SI, CZ. Rent a dedicated EU number for 1-90 days — recurring SMS, zero extra charge. Almost no competitor offers this.
sms-activate Compatible API
Same handler_api.php format as DaisySMS, GrizzlySMS, SMS-Man and the broader ecosystem. Your existing code works with only a base-URL change. No rewrites.
Pay-Per-Success
No SMS received? No charge. Our real SIM cards mean ~100% delivery rate for WhatsApp and Telegram — but you only pay when the code actually arrives.
145+ Countries
Global activations via HeroSMS reseller partnership — every major service, every country. Plus our own EU SIM cards for premium rentals.
WebSocket Live Delivery
SMS arrives instantly via WebSocket — no 3-second polling loops. For resellers: webhooks available for real-time callbacks.
Instant Setup
Google or Telegram login — no email verification, no waiting. Your account is live in 30 seconds and API access is immediate.
DaisySMS Alternative — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything users asked us while migrating from DaisySMS.
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Switch from DaisySMS in 5 Minutes
1.17M users need a new home. Change one URL. Keep your code.
Real physical SIM cards · sms-activate compatible API · 145+ countries · Pay-per-success
