Google Mirror Easter Egg
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Quick Facts
A mirrored Google where everything, including results, flips horizontally — a playful, mind‑bending twist on search.
elgooG,
Google
2002
Recreated
(Discontinued by Google)
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The Original Easter Egg
How It Started
elgooG is Google seen through a fun-house mirror: the entire homepage is flipped horizontally so all text reads backwards. It takes something you know by heart and makes it delightfully strange to navigate.
For years, searching “elgoog” surfaced popular unofficial mirrors. On April 1, 2015, Google joined the fun with com.google — an official, fully mirrored Google Search and the company’s first use of the .google TLD. As an April Fools’ Day gag, it lasted just one day.
What It Did
In the mirrored version, everything — logo, text, buttons, results — was reversed. Despite the visual trick, search worked exactly as you’d expect. You could type queries and click results normally; the only challenge was reading everything in reverse. The effect worked on both desktop and mobile.
Its Impact
The mirror quickly became an internet favorite thanks to its simple but clever idea. It showed how Google could playfully remix its core product and create a moment people loved to share.
Why It Was Removed
Google’s official mirror ran only on April Fools’ Day in 2015, like many of their limited-time experiments. While com.google no longer mirrors Search, dedicated recreations — like ours — keep this quirky slice of web history alive.
The Restored Experience
What’s New
Our restoration recreates the classic elgooG feel with precise left-to-right mirroring. We’ve tuned it for modern browsers, added smooth mobile optimization, and kept full theme support — so it looks authentic and works great today.
The Easter Egg Experience
Tap the button above to step into the mirror dimension! Text reads backwards, images flip, and even your mouse movements feel a little different. Search works perfectly — type normally (or backwards if you’re brave) and explore the mirrored results. It’s disorienting in the best way.
How to Play
- Click the button above to enter the mirror world.
- Take in the full left-to-right flip of the classic Google UI.
- Click the logo and see what happens in reverse.
- Try a search — the bar still works exactly as you expect.
- Browse the backwards results for a fun mental workout.
This recreation preserves a unique visual experiment that makes your brain re-map a familiar interface. It’s optimized for today’s devices, so you can enjoy the same charming disorientation anywhere.
Final Thoughts
elgooG is a small but brilliant example of playful interface design. Flip the page, and a routine search becomes a bite-size puzzle. Our restoration keeps the mirror open, inviting anyone to jump in and enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is elgooG (Google Mirror)?
elgooG — Google spelled backwards — is a mirrored version of Google where the whole interface is flipped horizontally. Seeing everything in reverse turns everyday browsing into a funny, brain-teasing moment.
Open the site and explore the internet in reverse. Type your searches normally — or backwards for extra spice — and watch the results appear perfectly mirrored.
This visual trick shows how a tiny change in presentation can transform the user experience without touching the underlying functionality.
How does Google Mirror work?
It simply mirrors the UI left-to-right. You can type queries as usual and get fully mirrored results; the challenge is reading and navigating in reverse — a fun test of mental flexibility.
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