Threat Investigation

maps.app.goo.gl

Trusted High Traffic Tranco #55

maps.app.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..

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Network Infrastructure

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Community Intelligence

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Recent Threat Analysis

URLert analyzed recent scan activity for maps.app.goo.gl and found 32 results.

Security Considerations

While maps.app.goo.gl is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

URL Shortener

maps.app.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.

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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=maps.app.goo.gl
{
  "domain": "goo.gl",
  "confidence": "high",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "url_shortener",
    "specialization": "Legacy URL Shortener"
  },
  "identity": {
    "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.",
    "topics": [
      "url shortener",
      "link management",
      "redirect service",
      "google"
    ]
  },
  "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": "2005-06-22T00:00:00Z",
    "rank": 55,
    "hosting_provider": "GOOGLE - Google LLC"
  }
}

Hosting

GOOGLE - Google LLC

Registered

Jun 22, 2005

Last Updated

Jan 9, 2026

Domain data sourced from WHOIS, Tranco rankings, and URLert's classification engine.