Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more.
Google+ is losing Hangouts On Air
![Google-Plus-Logo-aa Google-Plus-Logo-aa](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Google-Plus-Logo-aa.jpg)
This really shouldn’t surprise anyone. Google’s dissatisfaction with Google+ as a service mecca has been growing increasingly apparent. For instance, the company recently removed the requirement that all reviewers in the Google Play Store have Google+ accounts.
![allo whisper shout-Google IO 2016](https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/allo-whisper-shout-Google-IO-2016.jpg)
Starting September 12, Hangouts On Air will be transitioning over to YouTube Live. For most, this should be a fairly uncomplicated transition. Hangouts On Air functionality will appear in the Live Streaming Events area of the YouTube creator studio instead of being housed in Google+.
What does this imply about the long-term viability of Google+? Is Google planning on letting the service fall by the wayside completely, or is this restructuring just evidence of the company stripping the social media platform for a simpler, less sprawling experience? Death knell or optimization; let us know your theory in the comments below!