Google Shutting Down goo.gl URL Shortener Next Year

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Google has announced that it is terminating its URL shortener in favor of Firebase Dynamic Links, which are “smart URLs” that allow users to link to any location within an iOS, Android or web app. Luckily, all existing goo.gl URLs will continue working.

For average users that just want to truncate a link, there is no new alternative from the company, with Google suggesting Bitly and Ow.ly. Starting on April 13, 2018, new and anonymous users will no longer be able to reach the goo.gl console to create short links. Existing users will have access to all features until March 30, 2019.
 
Forget the creepy data miner part, I'm always scared about investing my data with Google. I use Google Keep and wonder when they will get tired of the service and shut it down.
 
It was working only 2 days ago. Then I wanted to use it again yesterday only to see the announcement on goo.gl website.

NNnnnoooo....
 
At least they're not pulling a Photobucket, which pretty much killed thousands of useful, illustrated online guides.
 
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