Google Shuts Down Social Network Google+ Google said it would shut down the br network last October when a data leak br exposed personal information of nearly 500,000 users. An additional leak caused overbr 50 million accounts to be affected. Within a couple months, all content on the application will cease to exist. Google, via statement Google+ originally premiered in 2011 and was seen as a potential competitor to other social media sites. Even though its account base was sizable, usage of Google+ failed to gain traction. Other features like Gmail and br Google Drive will not be affected br by Google+ closing up shop.