Google URL Shortener links will no longer be available - Google Developers Blog
Understand how you will be impacted by our decision to turn off the serving portion of Google URL Shortener.
goo.gl was a URL shortening service developed by Google. It was launched in 2009 and was one of the most popular URL shorteners on the internet. The service allowed users to shorten long URLs into more manageable links, making them easier to share on social media, in emails, and in other digital communications. Despite its popularity, Google announced the shutdown of goo.gl in 2018, encouraging users to migrate to Firebase Dynamic Links.
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Domain Rating
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Domain Authority
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Citation Level
2009
English, etc
Website Key Features
URL Shortening
Allows users to shorten long URLs into concise links.
Analytics
Provides detailed analytics on the shortened URLs, including click counts, geographic locations, and referring sites.
Custom URLs
Users can create custom short URLs for branding or memorability.
QR Code Generation
Automatically generates QR codes for shortened URLs, facilitating easy sharing in print and digital formats.
API Access
Offers API access for developers to integrate URL shortening capabilities into their applications.
Additional information
Shutdown
Google announced the shutdown of goo.gl in March 2018, with the service fully discontinued by March 30, 2019. Users were encouraged to switch to Firebase Dynamic Links.
Migration
Existing goo.gl links continued to work after the shutdown, but new links could not be created. Google provided tools and resources for users to migrate their links to Firebase Dynamic Links.
Legacy
Despite its shutdown, goo.gl remains a significant part of internet history, having been one of the most widely used URL shorteners during its operation.
HTTP headers
Security headers report is a very important part of user data protection. Learn more about http headers for goo.gl