Google pulls the plug on Tenor API, killing GIF pickers around the web
Google has officially shuttered the Tenor API, disrupting integrated GIF search features across various third-party platforms and applications.
Quick answers
When did the Tenor API shutdown take place?
The API was shut down on June 30, 2026.
Are all platforms losing their GIF support?
No, coverage indicates that some platforms, such as Discord, are not losing GIF support despite the API shutdown.
What is the consequence for developers?
Developers are required to find new GIF providers to replace the non-functional Tenor API integration.
The brief
The Tenor API, a primary service for retrieving animated GIFs, ceased operations on June 30, 2026. This discontinuation forces developers to seek alternative providers for image integration, as existing GIF pickers embedded in external software are no longer functional.
Coverage from The Tech Buzz, Shacknews, PCGamesN, The Verge, and 9to5Google highlights the reach of this shutdown, specifically noting impacts on services like Twitter/X and Discord. While some platforms face immediate functional changes, reports indicate that not all apps will lose GIF support, with some services maintaining stability despite the API closure.
Future developments hinge on how individual platforms migrate their image-hosting architecture. Coverage does not yet specify which third-party replacements will become industry standards or if these applications will implement internal fixes to restore user functionality.
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Sources (5)
- Google kills Tenor API, forcing apps to find new GIFs The Tech Buzz · 45d ago
- Google to shut down Tenor API on June 30, killing GIF support on Twitter/X, Discord & more Shacknews · 45d ago
- Don't panic, Discord isn't losing GIFs as Google shuts down Tenor API PCGamesN · 45d ago
- Google’s killing off Tenor GIF searches in other apps The Verge · 45d ago
- Google pulls the plug on Tenor API, killing GIF pickers around the web 9to5Google · 45d ago
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