vidqu.ai was down when I checked on October 12, 2026. If you searched for Vidqu AI, you have probably seen reviews that contradict each other: some say the site is gone for good, some say only the face swap tools stopped working, and some still describe it as a working service.
This guide sets out what is known and what is not, what to do if you already paid or uploaded your face or voice, how to avoid fake Vidqu sites, and which alternatives to check instead. It also keeps the pricing and legal context for anyone comparing similar tools.
Quick verdict (checked October 12, 2026):
- Status: vidqu.ai was down when checked. Third-party reports conflict on whether the whole service is gone or only some tools, and I found no official announcement.
- Money: do not buy credits or subscriptions until the service is confirmed working. If you already paid, see the refund steps below.
- Data: if you uploaded faces, videos or voice, ask for deletion.
- Scams: avoid Vidqu APK downloads and lookalike domains.
- Next step: compare alternatives, and vet any tool before uploading a face.
Is Vidqu AI Down? What We Know (Checked October 12, 2026)
When I checked on October 12, 2026, vidqu.ai was down and I could not use its tools. Here is what other sources say:
- A third-party review from a couple of months ago says Vidqu appears to be offline or permanently down.
- Another site reports that the vidqu.ai domain may still respond, but the face swap and video tools no longer work. It also says a lookalike domain redirects to an unrelated companion app. I have not verified the redirect claim.
- AIxploria lists the Vidqu face swap tool in a “RIP AI” category, with a note that it seems no longer to work.
- Traffic estimates from Semrush and Similarweb show steep declines through 2026, including a drop of about 36 percent from July to August on Semrush. Estimates are not proof of a shutdown.
I could not find an official announcement from Vidqu explaining the outage. Until one appears, treat the cause as unconfirmed. It could be a temporary outage, a domain or hosting problem, the retirement of some tools, or a full shutdown.
How to check for yourself:
- Open vidqu.ai in a different browser and on a different network, and note the exact error.
- Look up the Vidqu listing on the App Store and see whether the app still opens.
- Check Vidqu’s social profiles for any notice.
- Email support and see whether you get a reply.
- Take a dated screenshot of what you see, so you have a record.
Why Reviews of Vidqu AI Contradict Each Other
Reviews were written at different times, some copy each other, and a domain can load while the tools behind it fail. Names also get mixed up, which is why some pages call Vidqu a video enhancer.
| Name | What it is |
|---|---|
| Vidqu | Face swap, image-to-video, video translation and image tools (vidqu.ai) |
| Vidu | A separate AI video generator and video enhancer |
| vidIQ | A YouTube growth and SEO tool, unrelated to either |
What Vidqu AI Offered
Vidqu was a browser-based and mobile toolbox of short-form AI media tools: image-to-video animation, photo and video face swap, AI video translation and image generation. It also had companion-style chat tools for adults, and its privacy policy said its products were not intended for people under 18.
The iOS app listed several third-party model families behind its generation features: Nano Banana, Veo, Kling and Wan. The App Store listed an individual as the developer rather than a named company, which matters if you considered it for client or business work.
If You Already Paid: Refund Steps
Do not buy more credits or start a subscription until the service is confirmed working. If you already paid:
- Save evidence: receipts, order emails, your remaining credit balance, and a dated screenshot of the error page.
- Paid through the iOS app: request a refund from Apple through its Report a Problem page. Apple decides each request.
- Paid on the website by card or PayPal: email Vidqu support, say what you paid and when, and ask for a refund. The address on its App Store listing is support@vidqu.ai.
- No reply after a reasonable wait: ask your card issuer or PayPal about a dispute. Time limits apply, so do not wait too long.
- Cancel any subscription so it does not renew. For Apple subscriptions, do this in your Apple account’s subscription settings.
No refund is guaranteed.
Protecting Your Photos, Videos and Voice
Per Vidqu’s privacy policy as summarised by AI Help Tip, it collected what you submitted, including text, voice, scripts, images and videos. Users could request deletion, with a stated 72-hour window after contacting support, and some data could be kept for legal or business reasons. Shared links could stay accessible while sharing was active. Reviews disagree on retention: one reports a 30-day automatic deletion period and another says the period is not clearly stated.
What to do now:
- Email support, ask for deletion of your account and all uploads, and ask for written confirmation.
- Turn off any shared links you created.
- Change the password on any account where you reused your Vidqu password.
- Depending on where you live, laws such as the GDPR and UK GDPR give you a right to ask for erasure. Keep a copy of your request.
Fake Vidqu Sites and APKs
When an AI tool goes quiet, copycats often target its search traffic. One report says unofficial Vidqu APK files circulate and that lookalike domains redirect to unrelated services. To stay safe:
- Install apps only from the official app stores. Never install a Vidqu APK.
- Check the spelling of the domain before entering any card details. The official one is vidqu.ai.
- Be wary of any site that demands payment before you can preview a result.
- Never upload your face, ID or voice to a site you cannot identify.
What Vidqu Cost: Last Known Pricing (August 2026 Snapshot)
Pricing snapshot: August 9, 2026, from Vidqu’s official pricing page. The service is currently down, so use this only as a benchmark when comparing alternatives.
Vidqu used credits. These were the listed charges:
| Action | Credits |
|---|---|
| Photo face swap (1 to 6 faces) | 1 |
| Photo multi-face swap (7 to 10 faces) | 2 per image |
| Video face swap (1 to 3 faces) | 5 per 15 seconds |
| Head swap | 5 per image |
| Image generation | 3 per image |
| Image-to-video, Vidqu model | 5 |
| Image-to-video, Kling model | 15 |
| Video translation | 8 per 15 seconds |
The photo face swap and translation rates came from the AI Help Tip review. The other rows came from the pricing page.
On August 9, 2026, the web page showed 100 credits for $12.99, 500 for $24.99 and 1,000 for $29.99. That works out to approximately $0.13, $0.05 and $0.03 per credit.
| Job | 1,000-pack (about $0.03) | 500-pack (about $0.05) | 100-pack (about $0.13) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-second video face swap | $0.15 | $0.25 | $0.65 |
| Kling-model animation | $0.45 | $0.75 | $1.95 |
| 1 minute of translation | $0.96 | $1.60 | $4.16 |
| 10 minutes of translation | $9.60 | $16.00 | $41.60 |
The same 10-minute translation cost more than four times as much on the smallest pack. Whatever tool you move to, compare the per-credit rate across pack sizes before you buy.
Vidqu AI Girlfriend and Chat: 18+ Only
Besides the media tools, Vidqu included AI companion chat, which many reviews focus on. It was adult-oriented.
- Age: adults only.
- Data: chats can count as personal data, so ask for deletion along with your uploads.
- Images: do not upload real people’s photos to companion or character tools without their consent.
- Spending: set a budget before using any companion app, and check how credits are charged.
Is Face Swapping Legal? The 2026 Rules
Most reviews were written before these rules were in force. This is general information, not legal advice, and it applies to any face-swap tool you use.
EU: deepfake labelling. Article 50 of the EU AI Act has applied since 2 August 2026. Per the European Commission’s transparency fact sheet, deployers must disclose deepfakes, with a lighter touch for evidently artistic or satirical work. A short grace period until December 2026 covers machine-readable marking for generative systems already on the market. That marking duty falls on providers, not on you as a user.
US: intimate imagery. The FTC began enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act on May 19, 2026. Covered platforms must remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours of a valid request. Victims can report non-compliance through the FTC’s TakeItDown reporting page.
YouTube. Replacing one person’s face with another’s counts as realistic altered content that requires disclosure. Voice synthesis does too. Clearly unrealistic or animated content does not.
A five-point checklist before you publish
- Do you have written permission from every person whose face or voice is used?
- Could a viewer mistake the result for real footage? If yes, label it.
- Have you toggled the platform’s AI or altered-content disclosure?
- Is there anything intimate, political or defamatory? If yes, do not publish.
- Can you delete the source files from the tool afterwards?
Vidqu AI Alternatives and How to Vet Them
Alternatives change quickly, so confirm each tool’s current status, pricing and privacy policy before you upload anything.
- Face swap: Vidwud and Remaker AI are names other reviews list as alternatives.
- Video translation and dubbing: HeyGen.
- Editing and finishing: CapCut or Adobe Premiere Pro.
Vet any tool before uploading a face:
- It names a real company and a support contact.
- It has a privacy policy that explains retention and deletion.
- Pricing and refund terms are clear before you pay.
- You can delete your uploads and account yourself.
- It states rules on consent and misuse.
- Test with a stock or your own photo first, never someone else’s face.
How This Guide Was Researched
I checked vidqu.ai on October 12, 2026 and compared what I saw with third-party reviews, directory listings, traffic estimates, Vidqu’s App Store text, and regulator and platform documentation. I have not generated outputs on Vidqu, so this article does not judge output quality. The status of the service can change, so retest before relying on any claim here, including mine.
Vidqu AI FAQ
Is Vidqu AI down?
It was down when I checked on October 12, 2026. Reports conflict on whether the whole service or only some tools stopped working, and I found no official explanation.
Is Vidqu AI permanently shut down?
Not confirmed. Some reviews say it is permanently offline, while others say only the face swap tools stopped working. Retest the site yourself and watch for an official announcement.
Is Vidqu AI safe?
Do not use it or buy credits while it is down. It handled faces and voices, so ask for deletion of anything you uploaded, and avoid unofficial APKs and lookalike sites.
Can I get a refund for Vidqu credits?
Possibly. Apple purchases go through Apple’s refund request, and website payments go to Vidqu support, then your card issuer or PayPal if there is no reply. No refund is guaranteed.
Will my Vidqu uploads be deleted?
Its privacy policy, as summarised by one review, mentions a 72-hour deletion window after you contact support. Email support and ask for written confirmation.
Is Vidqu AI free?
It offered limited free access, with reviews reporting watermarked downloads and capped uploads. With the service down, there is nothing reliable to try.
Is a Vidqu APK safe?
Treat any Vidqu APK as unsafe. Unofficial files can carry malware, so install apps only from official app stores.
Is Vidqu AI the same as Vidu or vidIQ?
No. Vidu is a separate AI video generator, and vidIQ is a YouTube SEO tool.
Is Vidqu AI legit?
It operated as a real product with an App Store listing that named an individual as developer. With the current outage and no official explanation, do not trust it with payments or personal media.
Is Vidqu suitable for minors?
No. Its privacy policy says its products are not intended for people under 18.
What are the best Vidqu AI alternatives?
Check Vidwud or Remaker AI for face swap, HeyGen for translation, and CapCut or Adobe Premiere Pro for editing. Confirm each tool’s status, pricing and privacy policy first.
Conclusion
Vidqu AI was down when I checked on October 12, 2026, and the reports about why do not agree. The safest approach is to treat it as unavailable until Vidqu says otherwise.
Actionable takeaways:
- Retest vidqu.ai yourself and keep a dated screenshot.
- Do not buy credits or subscriptions while it is down.
- If you paid, save receipts and request a refund.
- Ask support to delete your uploads and shared links.
- Avoid Vidqu APKs and lookalike domains, and vet any alternative before uploading a face.
- Get consent and label realistic synthetic media.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal, financial or professional advice. Service status, prices, features and policies change often, and the figures here are a dated snapshot from August 2026. Per-clip costs are the author’s own estimates based on published credit rates. The author is not affiliated with Vidqu, Vidu, vidIQ or any other company named. Laws on synthetic media vary by country, so check the rules where you live and where you publish.