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Google Backpedals On Goo.gl Shutdown To Preserve Active Links

Friday August 1, 2025. 08:45 PM , from Slashdot
Google Backpedals On Goo.gl Shutdown To Preserve Active Links
BrianFagioli writes: Google is changing its mind about killing off all goo.gl short links. The company had originally planned to shut them down entirely by August 25, 2025. That decision sparked concern among developers, educators, journalists, and everyday users who rely on these links across the web.

Now, just weeks before the deadline, Google is taking a softer approach. It turns out the company is only going to disable goo.gl links that haven't seen any activity since late 2024. If your link is still being used or clicked, it should keep working. This adjustment comes after what Google describes as community feedback.

Read more of this story at Slashdot.
https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/08/01/1845229/google-backpedals-on-googl-shutdown-to-preserve-act...

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