Google Let It Snow Easter Egg
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Quick Facts
Beloved holiday Easter egg for Google Search—gentle snowfall and realistic frost.
2011-12
Restored
(Discontinued by Google)
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The Original Easter Egg
How It Started
Google’s charming “Let It Snow” Easter egg debuted in December 2011, bringing a little winter magic to search results around the world. Typing let it snow kicked off a playful animation that transformed a regular results page into a snowy scene.
What It Did
Snowflakes floated down from the top of the screen and gradually settled on the page. Meanwhile, a foggy frost crept over the view. A handy “Defrost” button appeared so you could clear the glass and start the snowfall again. Even better, you could doodle in the frost with your cursor for a bit of frosty fun.
Its Impact
The effect quickly caught on, with people sharing screenshots of their snow-covered pages and passing along the holiday cheer. It was a simple idea that turned an everyday search into a small, memorable moment.
Why It Was Removed
After a few festive seasons, Google retired the feature — as they often do with seasonal surprises. Fans were sad to see it go, but the memory of that cozy winter search lived on.
The Restored Experience
What’s New
Our restoration faithfully recreates the original winter vibe — graceful flakes, believable frost, and a “Defrost” button just like you remember. We’ve tuned it for today’s browsers and devices while keeping the experience delightfully simple.
The Easter Egg Experience
Click the button above to start the snowfall! Watch the flakes drift and settle while the frost slowly mists over your screen. When you’re ready for a clear view, tap “Defrost” and enjoy the reveal — then loop the whole moment as many times as you like.
How to Play
- Click the button above to begin.
- Watch as gentle snowflakes start to fall.
- See the snow gather naturally on page elements.
- Notice the realistic frost gradually cloud your screen.
- Hit “Defrost” to clear the view and replay the magic.
This restoration mirrors the feel of the 2011 original — from the snowfall motion to the way frost and flakes build up over time. We’ve also optimized performance across platforms so it runs smoothly on modern phones, tablets, and desktops.
Final Thoughts
"Let It Snow" brought a warm, festive touch to winter browsing. Although Google has retired the original, our version lets you enjoy that gentle snowfall any time of year. Dive in — and then check out more of our lovingly restored Google goodies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Google’s “Let It Snow” Easter egg?
Google’s “Let It Snow” is a playful Easter egg that dusts your browser with falling snow and a realistic frost layer. You can draw in the frost with your mouse and clear it all with the “Defrost” button.
Launched in 2011 as a seasonal treat, it showcased Google’s fun side. While it’s no longer on Google’s homepage, you can relive the full winter vibe here whenever you like.
How do I trigger Google’s “Let It Snow” Easter egg?
Just open our Let It Snow page to start the show. Snowflakes begin to fall right away, and the frost slowly covers your screen. Click “Defrost” whenever you want a clear view again — instant winter joy at your fingertips!
