g.co operates primarily as a URL shortener, focusing on google internal url shortener. g.co is a domain owned by Google used exclusively to provide short, official links to Google products and services. It serves as a trusted redirector to ensure users are visiting legitimate Google-owned web properties. It is operated by Google LLC, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc..
g.co
Trusted High Traffic Tranco #631
Related Topics
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Highly Established
g.co is a well-established platform operated by Google LLC. Top 1,000 global website, 15 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 1,000 global website15 years old
Security Considerations
While g.co is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
URL Shortener
g.co converts URLs into short codes that hide the actual destination. Before clicking shortened links, use a URL expander tool or hover to preview where the link actually leads.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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Recent Threat Analysis
URLert analyzed recent scan activity for g.co and found 1 result.
| Status | Target URL | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Clean | https://g.co/gemini/share/133e1be673c9 | 4 days ago |
Developer API
Integrate Domain Intelligence
Access this classification data programmatically via our API.
GET /api/v1/classify?domain=g.co
{
"domain": "g.co",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "url_shortener",
"specialization": "Google Internal URL Shortener"
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Google's official URL shortcut for Google websites",
"summary": "g.co is a domain owned by Google used exclusively to provide short, official links to Google products and services. It serves as a trusted redirector to ensure users are visiting legitimate Google-owned web properties.",
"operator": "Google LLC",
"parent_entity": "Alphabet Inc.",
"topics": [
"url shortener",
"google",
"redirect service"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": false,
"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": true,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "2010-04-26T00:00:00Z",
"rank": 631,
"hosting_provider": "GOOGLE"
}
}