DaisySMS alternative: where to go after the shutdown

What happened to DaisySMS?

The notice that now replaces daisysms.com (checked October 24, 2026) says simply that DaisySMS has shut down on March 26, 2026, and lists a timeline. On February 24, 2026, the shutdown was announced on the website and in its Telegram channel, new sign-ups and balance top-ups were disabled, and emails went to every user with a non-zero balance.

On March 11 a second round of emails went to users with a balance of 5.00 or more, and from March 19 to March 25 daily reminders went to anyone who still had a positive balance. On March 26 the site shut down, and the notice says any questions should be sent to [email protected]. It names no successor and gives no reason for the closure.

What happened to DaisySMS balances?

The official notice does not say whether remaining balances were refunded, could be withdrawn or were lost. It only documents the reminder emails sent to users with money left in their accounts. Third-party articles give conflicting accounts, so treat any claim that is not on daisysms.com with caution.

If you still had a balance, the only channel the notice gives is [email protected]. TempSMSVerify is not affiliated with DaisySMS, has no access to its accounts and cannot recover or transfer balances. Be careful with look-alike sites that use the DaisySMS name: the original notice does not point to any replacement.

Which DaisySMS replacement fits what you used it for?

DaisySMS did several jobs, and no single service replaces all of them equally well. Start from the feature you actually depended on.

• One-time US verification codes in the browser: TempSMSVerify offers US numbers, shows the SMS in your dashboard and charges only when it arrives. See /countries/usa.
• SMS-Activate-style scripts and bots: TempSMSVerify serves the same handler_api protocol, so most clients move by changing the base URL and key. See /api-docs.
• Long-term US rentals: TempSMSVerify does not rent numbers. Services with rentals, such as those compared on /compare/textverified-alternative and /compare/smspool-alternative, are a better fit.
• Area code or carrier selection: not available on TempSMSVerify. If an app requires a specific area code, choose a provider that documents that filter.
• A promised line type: TempSMSVerify does not promise non-VoIP lines. Our numbers come from HeroSMS and 5sim lines, and the provider sets the type. See /glossary/non-voip-number.

Does TempSMSVerify bill like DaisySMS?

In the way that mattered most, yes. DaisySMS's pre-closure homepage said you were charged only once you got the SMS code and got your money back if you did not use the number in time. TempSMSVerify follows the same rule: buying a number freezes its price, the charge happens when the SMS arrives, and if nothing arrives before the number expires after up to 20 minutes, the amount is released automatically.

Two details differ. Extra codes the app sends while a TempSMSVerify number is active are included at no extra cost, and there is no penalty for requesting another code. And because top-ups start at $5 and the balance never expires, you can keep a small balance without losing it to inactivity.

How do I move a DaisySMS API script?

DaisySMS documented an SMS-Activate-compatible API at daisysms.com/stubs/handler_api.php, with api_key in the URL and actions such as getBalance, getNumber, getStatus and setStatus. TempSMSVerify serves the same protocol at https://tempsmsverify.com/api/stubs/handler_api.php, so the core loop of buy, poll and finish works after a base URL and key change.

DaisySMS-only extras will not work here and should be removed: the areas, carriers and number filters, the duration and renewable parameters for long-term rentals, and the keep and getExtraActivation actions. Service codes also differ, so call getServicesList and getCountries first; the US is country 187 in our SMS-Activate numbering.

When is another provider the better DaisySMS replacement?

If your workflow depended on keeping the same US number for weeks, on picking an area code or carrier, or on a line type promise, TempSMSVerify is not the right tool, and we would rather say so. Look for a provider that documents those features on its own pages and test it with a small balance first.

TempSMSVerify is a good DaisySMS replacement when you need one-time US codes, want to keep using SMS-Activate-style tools, want the same pay-on-delivery rule and would also like access to 140+ countries beyond the US.

What are the rules for using a DaisySMS alternative?

The same ones every reputable provider applies: verify only accounts you own, follow each app's terms and never use numbers for fraud, spam, impersonation or getting around bans. TempSMSVerify also excludes banks, fintechs, crypto exchanges and betting. Read /acceptable-use before you start.