Google Underwater Search Easter Egg
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Quick Facts
Turn Google Search into a seascape: Google logo floats on the surface as fish glide past.
2012
Restored
(Discontinued by Google)
Interact with the Easter Egg
The Original Easter Egg
How It Started
Google’s Underwater Search Easter egg plunged the familiar homepage into a digital sea. Launched for Chinese users on April Fools’ Day 2012, it turned a routine search into a breezy ocean adventure.
On April 1, 2012, the homepage promoted “Google Underwater Search.” A click whisked users to an interactive scene where colorful fish swam by, seaweed drifted, and interface elements floated as if on water. Enter a query and results would tumble down like sunken treasures — ready to be clicked, dragged, and rippled.
What It Did
The page featured charming animations — fish, turtles, and other marine life gliding across the screen. Search results gently bobbed at the surface, and the ambient bubbles tied it all together. The effect was simple, delightful, and wonderfully tactile.
Its Impact
People shared it widely, celebrating how a functional page could feel playful and fresh. It was a neat reminder that the web can be both useful and joyful.
Why It Was Removed
Like many specials, Google eventually retired the Underwater Search Easter egg. It was missed — but now you can experience it again here through our faithful recreation.
The Restored Experience
What’s New
Our recreation preserves the original look and feel — floating UI, drifting sea life, gentle ripples — while adding smooth support for today’s devices and browsers. It’s the same calm ocean vibe, refreshed for modern screens.
The Easter Egg Experience
Tap the button above to dive in! Your search page transforms into an underwater scene: fish cruise by, the search bar floats at the surface, and the rest of the interface sways lightly with the tide.
How to Play
- Click the button above to begin your dive.
- Watch the page fill with water and marine life.
- Spot different sea creatures swimming across your screen.
- Notice the search bar and other elements floating at the surface.
- Keep using search as usual — now with relaxing ripples!
We’ve kept the original underwater touches and tuned performance for a smooth, responsive feel across modern devices. Multiple ocean scenes add variety, so you can pick the vibe you like and enjoy a slightly different dive each time.
Final Thoughts
Underwater Search turned Google into a living aquarium — a peaceful little break between searches. Although the original was retired, this recreation keeps the experience within reach. Take a dip, explore the depths, then pop back up to check out more preserved Google Easter eggs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Google Underwater?
Google Underwater was a classic Easter egg that debuted on April Fools’ Day 2012. It turns the Google search page into a lighthearted ocean scene, where the logo and search box float at the surface while marine life swims below, creating a tranquil, interactive aquarium right in your browser.
What can you do in this Easter egg?
You can interact with almost everything! Click and drag your mouse anywhere on the water to create ripples, or move the search bar and other elements to watch them float and bob. You can even add more life to your aquarium — try typing “More fish, please!” into the search bar and press enter!
Our restored version also includes multiple ocean scenes. Look for a toggle or button to switch your environment between vibrant coral reefs, mysterious shipwrecks, and more.
The real fun is in these small discoveries. Try interacting with everything you see — the ocean is your playground, so feel free to make a splash!