# Google pulls the plug on Tenor API, killing GIF pickers around the web

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-30 15:59 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 2.8

## Executive Summary
Google is shutting down the Tenor API, threatening GIF search functionality across multiple third-party applications.

## Intelligence Brief
Google has disabled the Tenor API as of June 30, 2026. This move removes GIF picker integration for various apps across the web, forcing developers to seek alternative GIF sources.


Coverage from The Verge, 9to5Google, and The Tech Buzz emphasizes the widespread impact of the shutdown. Shacknews reports that the move affects GIF support on platforms including Discord and Twitter/X.


While some platforms face disruptions, PCGamesN reports that Discord will not lose its GIF functionality. Future developments depend on how affected apps transition to new GIF providers.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### When did the Tenor API shut down?
The shutdown occurred on June 30, 2026.

### Which platforms are affected by this move?
Coverage mentions impacts on Twitter/X and various other apps that use Tenor GIF pickers.

### Will Discord lose its GIF support?
According to PCGamesN, Discord is not losing GIFs despite the API shutdown.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Google, Don't, Discord, Tenor API, GIF, Tenor GIF

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tech Buzz | Google kills Tenor API, forcing apps to find new GIFs | 2026-06-30 14:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxNMkpiSGRkMUJqMm9wUWlZbnphNktrb3haamxlOXNqNF9tWGRRTnVRTkQyWjh6T092STh6RUU3dlhfaWRNeWZwcnpfQ3NxTUNQdTNhZ0dxS05wSDhEUmQ1U3d1U21JVDFnTWRmOTNENi1uX3ZEOS1IOXVtUHVxOERtamJMb3Qxa1lTOFVwTFFB?oc=5) |
| Shacknews | Google to shut down Tenor API on June 30, killing GIF support on Twitter/X, Discord & more | 2026-06-30 14:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxNaVhLdjNnZndpMDJuVU02cjRLVDUyVGFuS2tGN2JSdWduRmtKSDZTVFl0a3FYVG1sRXpYenFQY0p3Q1dTU21odVkySUhrdEFJbXYxSHhBQnVNclJ0M3dub1ZPck1pS2llTWFWeTJLYWtRNVY3bzc2LVJhRWotOEtpNWdrTVF2MDFfNXd0NUtVXzJKUE12eS1KSHZWbF9RRUJfRGJpRkUwS0pzOUU1TVI2SNIBvAFBVV95cUxPX0NBY1NMb2VDZUFsLUcwWHhkQUFUbXFMUEZYVUVqRngtbUZnTE1ZdDFHb21ZUnhqcjB2aUVjLXo4S2VQTEc5aExNNnBVX0tVeGc1TGxtNUVnRVBJSzRsQlZtZGV6MTQxWGNJSlBTckc1emtsLUpvTmUzNGoxbHpFbVJ2N05sdFJaTVkyc1VqbFU0RmpReTVxdzd1LV8wcXBUaDl) |
| PCGamesN | Don't panic, Discord isn't losing GIFs as Google shuts down Tenor API | 2026-06-30 14:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXEFVX3lxTE9qOGV0blJfdlpKMnJLVWJNSWVTSEs0V2wwc2xZZ2xWZm5HZUVkUzBLQWs4ZFpZdlpmWmRhWlV2WE1vd3hNeGVyVFNqSlFkVFhBV1FIQzRNZ2hNVk4x?oc=5) |
| The Verge | Google’s killing off Tenor GIF searches in other apps | 2026-06-30 14:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTFBHaGNjN3QycVQ4c19BZFpSLXVKRENGVmNjNzc5a3hISER1bVVTNlVEcF9nN2ZzamNnbEhHQjBLeGhsQURaVkJxdEo3dnpURnJyZi1ZUFNnUmFWZlJKTkFlNG9JeUtaVzJJVC1scUdYUEFjcjAwZlpNVnduZWFvZw?oc=5) |
| 9to5Google | Google pulls the plug on Tenor API, killing GIF pickers around the web | 2026-06-30 14:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTFBuM1VtZ1VTRTVrdGdiaU11a055LXJ5bzM3aTJVQmVZT3RaZlRtbzc2SUVkRC1Qbk1fV0RISnhtZWxobXF1QmhFQzFKbWNRb1VJalpTenZvTnAwZ05YdEdpRXJNY213Qk11YlctbXhwRlU?oc=5) |

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