Google Reverses Decision: Actively Used Goo.gl Links Will Remain Live

After receiving a plethora of user feedback, Google has decided to preserve active links on its Goo.gl URL shortening service. This decision comes following an earlier announcement that the service would be terminated on August 25, 2025, due to the rising number of new popular alternatives. Google had been displaying a warning page when users clicked on shortened URLs to inform them about the impending discontinuation. This warning page would remain visible until the service was fully closed.

Now, with less than a month until the shutdown, Google has abandoned its original plan to «destroy everything.» Instead, the company will maintain the links that are still being used. According to the updated policy, if a Goo.gl link shows the warning page, it will no longer function after August 25. However, if this warning is not displayed, Google has assured users that the link will continue to operate normally and redirect as expected. The most straightforward way to confirm this is to try accessing the links directly to see what happens.