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Last updated Friday, November 19, 2021 00:03 ET , Source: NewsService

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Is AMP on its way to getting cancelled? Twitter confirms it intends to drop support for the Google-backed format by the end of the year.

In an updated developer document about AMP pages, Twitter states it’s currently in the process of discontinuing the format.

“We’re in the process of discontinuing support for this feature and it will be fully retired in Q4 of 2021.“

An SEO named Christian Oliveira spotted the updated document after Twitter user David Esteve says he noticed a lack of support for AMP pages dating back to mid-October.

Looks like it: https://t.co/DPREUpjZAP pic.twitter.com/a1DI92h1kr

— Christian Oliveira (@christian_wilde) November 17, 2021

As Twitter is “in the process” of dropping support for AMP, it’s possible the format is discontinued in some locations already.

After 2021, Twitter will stop sending all users toward these pages, which many people aren’t fond of to begin with.

What Does This Mean For Websites?

Websites that publish AMP versions of their pages can continue doing so, and the links can still be shared on Twitter.

The only thing that’s changing is Twitter will send users to the publisher’s original page instead of the AMP version.

If you own or work for a website that publishes AMP pages, there’s nothing to you need to do differently.

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