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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 w...

BrianFagioli writes: Google is changing its mind about killing off all goo.gl short links. That decision sparked concern among developers, educators, journalists, and everyday users who rely on these links across the web. It turns out the company is only going to disable goo.gl links that haven't seen any activity since late 2024.

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