Google's goo.gl URL shortening service is officially shutting down next month. On August 25th, 2025, all goo.gl links will cease to function, returning a 404 error. Google deprecated the service in 2019, citing changes in how users find content online. The company noted low usage, stating over 99% of the shortened links had no activity in the past month. Users clicking on goo.gl links have been seeing a warning page indicating the impending shutdown. This marks the final stage in the service's discontinuation.