Google is shutting down another service

Google has announced the final shutdown of its URL shortener service, Google URL Shortener (goo.gl), due to changing internet behaviors and the rise of new URL shortening services. The service, which stopped accepting new URLs in 2018, will cease to function entirely on August 25th, 2025. Existing goo.gl links will start displaying an interstitial page from August 23rd, 2024, informing users about the upcoming shutdown.

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Who is Impacted? Developers using goo.gl links will need to transition to other URL shortening services as these links will no longer be supported. Google apps-generated links will continue to function.

What to Expect?

• Starting August 23, 2024, an interstitial page will be shown for some goo.gl links.
• The percentage of links showing this interstitial page will increase over time until the shutdown.
• All goo.gl links will return a 404 response after August 25th, 2025.
• There will be an interstitial page that will disrupt the current flow and embedded social metadata in your links.

Here's what the interstitial looks like:

What next?! Enter Galliass

We are excited to announce the launch of Galliass.com as a replacement for Google URL Shortener. Galliass.com is an all-in-one link shortener, link-in-bio biolink tool, and QR code generator with built-in analytics. It serves as a modern alternative to goo.gl, bit.ly, and linktree.com, providing a comprehensive solution for your URL shortening needs. Transition your links to Galliass.com today for a seamless and enhanced experience. If you need help with the transition, reach out to support@galliass.com.

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