Antti K. Koskela • 5/20/2026

The "Canva Button" kerfuffle is everything wrong with software in 2026

This article critiques the confusing licensing situation around Canva Button, a simple integration tool that remains technically functional but is officially forbidden outside China. The author contrasts Canva's approach with Microsoft's product deprecations, arguing that Canva's strategy of keeping the old free product available while pushing users to a paid alternative (Canva Connect) is uniquely frustrating. The piece explores how this affects developers, integrators, and search engine accuracy, ultimately highlighting broader issues in software licensing and monetization trends in the tech industry.

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#developer experience #API Integration #Licensing