goo.gl operates primarily as a URL shortener, focusing on legacy url shortener. goo.gl is a URL shortening service operated by Google that converts long URLs into short aliases. While the service stopped accepting new links in 2018 and deactivated unused links in August 2025, it continues to resolve actively used legacy links. It is operated by Google LLC, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc..
goo.gl is a well-established platform operated by Google LLC. Top 1,000 global website, 20 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.
While goo.gl is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
goo.gl 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.
Historical and current IP address mappings for this domain.
| IP Address / Infrastructure | Status | Subdomains | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|
GOOGLE - Google LLC (AS15169) | Historical | maps.app.goo.gl | Today |
GOOGLE - Google LLC (AS15169) | Historical | maps.app.goo.gl | Today |
GOOGLE - Google LLC (AS15169) | Historical | maps.app.goo.gl | Today |
GOOGLE - Google LLC (AS15169) | Historical | maps.app.goo.gl | Today |
GOOGLE - Google LLC (AS15169) | Historical | maps.app.goo.gl | Today |
GOOGLE - Google LLC (AS15169) | Historical | maps.app.goo.gl | Today |
GOOGLE - Google LLC (AS15169) | Active | maps.app.goo.gl | Today |
GOOGLE - Google LLC (AS15169) | Active | maps.app.goo.gl | Today |
GOOGLE - Google LLC (AS15169) | Active | maps.app.goo.gl | Today |
GOOGLE - Google LLC (AS15169) | Active | maps.app.goo.gl | Today |
GOOGLE - Google LLC (AS15169) | Active | maps.app.goo.gl | Today |
GOOGLE - Google LLC (AS15169) | Active | maps.app.goo.gl | Today |
Run a live threat scan to detect phishing, malware, and suspicious content on any URL from this domain.
URLert analyzed recent scan activity for goo.gl and found 30 results.
| Status | Target URL | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Clean | https://maps.app.goo.gl/CsYM37Awx3q36k6FA?g_st=***&utm_ca... | 1d ago |
| Clean | https://maps.app.goo.gl/WSD5HcLGpZ8icggY9?g_st=***&utm_ca... | 1d ago |
| Clean | https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cz948zTS4TgDY6tZ7?g_st=***&utm_ca... | 1d ago |
| Clean | https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cz948zTS4TgDY6tZ7?g_st=***&utm_ca... | 1d ago |
| Clean | https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cz948zTS4TgDY6tZ7?g_st=***&utm_ca... | 1d ago |
| Clean | https://maps.app.goo.gl/kQA39DArgCUoBMxNA) | 2d ago |
| Clean | https://maps.app.goo.gl/b6CuPDETVSEjwnhU6 | 1w ago |
| Clean | https://maps.app.goo.gl/8nSEqUT2jN7GmBoh9 | 1w ago |
| Clean | https://photos.app.goo.gl/5V5djeWGGUHfbcnm8 | 2w ago |
| Clean | https://maps.app.goo.gl/RvY4SjeL7jvKkiWU7 | 3w ago |
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"confidence": "high",
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},
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"headline": "Google's legacy URL shortening service",
"summary": "goo.gl is a URL shortening service operated by Google that converts long URLs into short aliases. While the service stopped accepting new links in 2018 and deactivated unused links in August 2025, it continues to resolve actively used legacy links.",
"operator": "Google LLC",
"parent_entity": "Alphabet Inc.",
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"link management",
"redirect service",
"google"
]
},
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},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "2005-06-22T00:00:00Z",
"rank": 58,
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}
}