--- type: Article title: "DaisySMS Shut Down? Migrate in 1 URL Change" description: "DaisySMS closed March 26, 2026. VirtualSMS is the drop-in replacement, same handler_api.php, real SIMs, 145+ countries. Change one URL, keep your code." resource: "https://virtualsms.io/daisysms-alternative" tags: ["alternative", "daisysms", "comparison"] updated: "2026-10-05T15:06:19.000Z" generated: at: "2026-10-22T10:51:56.138Z" by: "virtualsms-marketing-site" --- **DaisySMS** : Shut down March 26, 2026. VirtualSMS is the drop-in replacement. [Migrate now →](https://virtualsms.io/signup) TL;DR DaisySMS shut down on March 26, 2026 after a 30-day notice, orphaning a large existing user base. VirtualSMS is a one-line API migration: same handler_api.php endpoint, same core actions, same response format. Real carrier SIM cards (not VoIP), 145+ countries vs DaisySMS US-only, plus dedicated rentals (1-30 days), proxies, and Beta cloud browser. If you searched for daisysms, daisy sms, daisy-sms, DaisySMS, or daysisms, you're in the right place. ## Virtual SMS is an account verification platform, not just an SMS API One account, four products: - SMS verification : one-time codes for 2,500+ services on real carrier SIM cards, from $0.05 , pay only when the code arrives. - Dedicated number rentals : keep a real SIM number for 1-30 days for 2FA, account recovery, or business use. - Proxies : residential & mobile proxies to pair with your verifications (match IP geography to number geography). - Cloud Browser sessions (Beta) : run verification and multi-account flows in a hosted browser. - MCP server + REST API + webhooks : wire numbers and codes into AI-agent and automation pipelines. Every service compared on this page sells SMS codes and stops there. ## What happened to DaisySMS ? - 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. A large existing user base is 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 ? Common pain points users report, and how VirtualSMS addresses them. ### DaisySMS Shut 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. Change the base URL and you're done. DaisySMS (old) // DaisySMS API (shut down on March 26, 2026) const BASE_URL = "https://daisysms.com/stubs/handler_api.php"; const response = await fetch( `${BASE_URL}?api_key=${API_KEY}&action=getNumber&service=wa` ); // Returns: ACCESS_NUMBER:999999:13476711222 VirtualSMS (new) // VirtualSMS, change ONE line, keep everything else const BASE_URL = "https://virtualsms.io/stubs/handler_api.php"; const response = await fetch( `${BASE_URL}?api_key=${API_KEY}&action=getNumber&service=wa` ); // Returns: ACCESS_NUMBER:999999:13476711222 (same format) ## VirtualSMS vs DaisySMS Deal-breaker rows are the most common reasons users cite when switching. | Feature | VirtualSMS Recommended | DaisySMS | | --- | --- | --- | | SMS verification (2,500+ services) Deal-breaker | | Closed Mar 2026 | | Dedicated number rentals (1-30 days) | | Closed Mar 2026 | | Proxies (residential & mobile) SMS-only competitor | | | | Cloud Browser sessions VirtualSMS only | Beta | | | sms-activate Compatible API Deal-breaker Same handler_api.php | | | | Coverage | 145+ countries | US-only | | Currently operating | | Closed Mar 2026 | | WebSocket live delivery | | | ## How to switch from DaisySMS Most migrations take under an hour. Same API, one URL change. ### 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 DaisySMS shut down on March 26, 2026. Refund processing channels are unlikely to remain available. ### 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. config 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 global activation network, plus dedicated real-SIM rentals. ## DaisySMS Alternative: Frequently Asked Questions Everything users asked us while migrating from DaisySMS. What happened to DaisySMS? It announced closure Feb 24, 2026 with 30 days' notice and shut down March 26, 2026; the domain and handler_api.php endpoint are offline, orphaning a large existing user base. Is DaisySMS still working in 2026? No. It closed March 26, 2026. Any current daisysms.com behavior is a cached redirect or unrelated operator. What is the best DaisySMS alternative? VirtualSMS: same sms-activate API (one URL change), real SIMs, 145+ countries vs US-only, plus rentals + proxies + Beta cloud browser. Will my DaisySMS API code work on VirtualSMS? Yes. Swap the base URL to virtualsms.io/stubs/handler_api.php; same actions and response format. Can I still recover my DaisySMS balance? No. The refund window closed with the March 26, 2026 shutdown; balances aren't recoverable from any current daisysms.com domain. When is DaisySMS shut down? DaisySMS announced its closure on February 24, 2026 with 30 days notice. The final shutdown date is March 26, 2026, after which the daisysms.com domain and /stubs/handler_api.php API endpoint will go offline permanently. New signups and top-ups were disabled effective immediately on the announcement; only existing balances continued to work during the wind-down window. Why is DaisySMS closing? DaisySMS did not give a single official reason but the closure follows two pressure points: (1) An April 2024 domain seizure attempt that briefly took daisysms.com offline, signaling mounting US regulatory attention to SMS verification services. (2) Reports of card-testing patterns connected to aggressive regional promo pricing (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Vietnam) that strained relationships with payment processors. The combination made continued operation unsustainable. Can I get a refund from DaisySMS? Yes. DaisySMS is offering full refunds on remaining balances during the post-shutdown (February 24 - March 26, 2026). To request a refund, log into your DaisySMS dashboard by March 26, 2026. After the shutdown date, refund processing channels are unlikely to remain available. How is VirtualSMS different from DaisySMS? Two main differences. (1) Country coverage: DaisySMS was US-focused (US + a small set of extra countries). VirtualSMS offers 145+ countries via our global activation network plus dedicated real-SIM rentals (1-30 day periods). (2) Real-time delivery: VirtualSMS uses WebSocket live updates so your code receives the SMS the instant it arrives, DaisySMS required HTTP polling at ~3 second intervals. Pricing, pay-per-success model, and real-SIM number quality are equivalent. Did DaisySMS shut down? DaisySMS shut down on March 26, 2026. Any site claiming to be DaisySMS or daisysms.com after that date is either a cached redirect, an arbitrage operator, or an unrelated service, verify via the original announcement or DaisySMS support before trusting it. How long does the DaisySMS to VirtualSMS migration take? Typical migration is under 10 minutes for code-driven users. (1) Sign up at virtualsms.io with Google/Telegram login (~30 seconds). (2) Generate an API key from the dashboard (~30 seconds). (3) Change the BASE_URL string in your code to https://virtualsms.io/stubs/handler_api.php (~30 seconds). (4) Test one activation. No request format changes, no response parser changes, no error-handling changes required. What countries does VirtualSMS cover that DaisySMS did not? 145+ via our global partner network: most of Europe, all major Asian markets (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Japan, China, India), Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, all African mobile markets, Russia/CIS, Turkey, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE. Plus real carrier-issued SIM cards (not VoIP) for premium long-term rentals (1-30 day periods). DaisySMS only had US numbers and a small extras list. Does VirtualSMS have a Telegram bot like DaisySMS? Yes, @VirtualSMSioBot. Same use cases as DaisySMS's Telegram interface: buy a number, check delivery, top up balance, contact support. The Telegram bot is the fastest first-time experience: no email verification, signup in 5 seconds, immediate access to activations. Explore more Other alternatives [SMS-Activate alternative](https://virtualsms.io/sms-activate-alternative)[5sim alternative](https://virtualsms.io/5sim-alternative)[GrizzlySMS alternative](https://virtualsms.io/grizzlysms-alternative) ## Switch from DaisySMS in 5 Minutes DaisySMS users need a new home. Change one URL. Keep your code. [Migrate now, signup in 30 seconds](https://virtualsms.io/signup)[Browse verifications](https://virtualsms.io/verifications)[Telegram bot](https://t.me/VirtualSMSioBot)