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Google Pay

Google Pay

A better way to pay, by Google — Google Pay is the fast, simple way to pay with Google online, in stores, and more

Finance·Launched Feb 2018·0 upvotes·google.com
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ALIVEverified Jul 13, 2026 · HTTP 200
CohortClass of 2018

What it is

A better way to pay, by Google — Google Pay is the fast, simple way to pay with Google online, in stores, and more. Book a trip, grab a meal, see a show, and enjoy new experiences—all without your wallet. Getting started is easy. Just add a card once from a participating bank and you’re ready to go. [Android, Payments]

HTTP liveness

23 probes since Jun 11
Jun 11Jul 13
AliveHard-dead (404/5xx/parked)RedirectedUnverified (timeout/DNS/block)

Observed events

probes · press · GitHub
  1. Jun 11, 2026
    First probe — live
    Alive · 200 OK

Funding history

1 round
Total raised
$85.0B
Latest valuation
Stage
growth
Growth
Jun 2026
investors undisclosed
$85.0B
Data from SEC EDGAR Form D filings and press coverage. Round labels for SEC filings are inferred from filing sequence and amount.

Moat

Network effects
strong

Google's competitive advantage largely stems from network effects, particularly in its search engine and advertising services, which become more valuable as more users participate. This strong moat is evident in the company's dominant market share and sustained profitability.

  • webGoogle's search engine service improves as more searches are conducted by users, indicating a strong network effect. source
  • webAs of June 2021, Google's market share in Internet search stood at 92.5%, showcasing the depth of its competitive advantage. source
  • webGoogle's advertising network enhances its targeting ability as it learns from user interactions, creating a sustainable advantage. source
  • webMany well-funded competitors have unsuccessfully attempted to challenge Google's dominance in the search business, demonstrating the strength of its moat. source
strong · 0.75 confidence · grounded in 4 sources
Website-grounded · Jun 2026

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Pulse Indexobserved activity
23 probes0 pressGitHub –Tranco –

Not enough observed signals for a Pulse Index (needs 2+ signal families).

Cohort survival · Class of 2018weekly

2,435 products launched in 2018 · 100% still active

2,425 active10 sunset
Still active
100%
Median lifespan
4.9y