Google pulls the plug on Tenor API, killing GIF pickers around the web
Google is shutting down the Tenor API, removing GIF search and picker functionality across multiple third-party platforms.
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Google has terminated the Tenor API as of June 30. This move removes GIF search and picker capabilities from various apps and websites that relied on the service for integrated GIF support.
Coverage from The Verge, 9to5Google, and The Tech Buzz emphasizes that this shutdown forces apps to find new GIF sources. Shacknews specifically notes that GIF support on Twitter/X and Discord is affected, though PCGamesN reports that Discord will not lose its GIF functionality.
Future developments depend on how affected platforms transition to alternative GIF providers to replace the defunct Tenor API.
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Quick answers
When did the Tenor API shutdown occur?
The shutdown took place on June 30.
Which platforms are mentioned as being affected?
Coverage mentions Twitter/X and Discord, although reports differ on whether Discord will actually lose GIF support.
What is the immediate result for apps using the API?
Apps are being forced to find new GIF providers to replace the disabled pickers.
Coverage (5)
- Google kills Tenor API, forcing apps to find new GIFs The Tech Buzz · 5h ago
- Google to shut down Tenor API on June 30, killing GIF support on Twitter/X, Discord & more Shacknews · 5h ago
- Don't panic, Discord isn't losing GIFs as Google shuts down Tenor API PCGamesN · 5h ago
- Google’s killing off Tenor GIF searches in other apps The Verge · 5h ago
- Google pulls the plug on Tenor API, killing GIF pickers around the web 9to5Google · 5h ago broke it first
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