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URL Shortener API

URL Shortener API

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2011–2024

The Google URL Shortener (goo.gl) service is being discontinued. Existing links will continue to redirect to their intended destinations, but the goo.gl console and APIs will be sunset on March 30, 2019. Developers are encouraged to migrate to Firebase Dynamic Links (FDL) for new short link creation and management, which offers advanced features like dynamic platform detection and app installation survival.

2024

Google URL Shortener links will no longer be available [updated]- Google Developers Blog

7/18/2024

This post announces the upcoming deactivation of all goo.gl links after August 25, 2025, impacting developers using the Google URL Shortener. It clarifies that only links with no activity in late 2024 are targeted for deactivation, while other links will be preserved. An interstitial page will be displayed for a percentage of affected links starting August 23, 2024, to notify users and recommend transitioning to alternative URL shorteners. Links generated via Google apps will continue to function.

2018

Transitioning Google URL Shortener to Firebase Dynamic Links- Google Developers Blog

3/30/2018

This post announces the discontinuation of the Google URL Shortener (goo.gl) service and the migration of its functionality to Firebase Dynamic Links (FDL). It details the timeline for sunsetting the goo.gl console and APIs, provides guidance for consumers and developers on alternatives, and highlights the benefits of FDL for creating smart URLs that direct users to specific content within apps or on the web.

2011

Google URL Shortener gets an API- Google Developers Blog

1/10/2011

This post introduces the API for the Google URL Shortener, enabling developers to programmatically create shortened URLs. This marks a significant step in making the URL shortening service available for integration into other applications and workflows.