Play Google Zipper
👇 Scroll down to start the experience!
Quick Facts
The Google logo turns into a giant working zipper — pull it open and see what’s inside.
2012-04-24
Restored
(Discontinued by Google)
Try the Easter Egg
The Original Easter Egg
How It Started
Google released this interactive Doodle on April 24, 2012, for Gideon Sundback's 132nd birthday. Sundback helped make the modern zipper practical, so the homepage greeted visitors with a big zipper running straight down the middle of the Google logo.
The idea was simple enough to understand before anyone read a word: grab the zipper pull and find out what the page was hiding.
What It Did
Dragging the zipper pull downward opened the homepage from the center, like a jacket being unfastened. The two sides folded away and a results page appeared underneath.
The best part was how physical it felt. You could pull down to open it, then pull back up and watch the whole page zip shut again.
Impact and Reach
The idea clicked with people right away. Fans shared the effect across social platforms, and the “open the homepage” moment was praised for its neat concept and polished execution. It quickly became one of the most memorable interactive Doodles.
Its Discontinuation
As a Google homepage Doodle, the Zipper Doodle had its one-day front-page moment on April 24, 2012. Google's Doodle archive still records the tribute, but the archived page is static and non-interactive — the giant zipper has been gone ever since it went offline the following day.
The Restored Experience
What’s Different Here
This restored page keeps the main trick intact: the zipper pull, the homepage splitting down the middle, the sense that something is waiting underneath, and the upward motion that closes everything again.
The difference is mostly practical. The experience is kept usable on current desktop and mobile browsers, so the little tug still feels direct instead of fragile.
The Easter Egg Experience
Tap the button above to summon the giant zipper. Grab the pull and drag down to unzip — the page will glide open down the center to reveal what’s beneath. Drag back up to close it. Easy to learn, oddly satisfying to repeat!
How to Try It
- Click the button above to start.
- Look for the prominent interactive zipper.
- Click and drag the zipper pull downward to unzip the page.
- Watch the page split smoothly down the center.
- Drag the pull back up to zip it closed again.
This restoration keeps the responsive drag and fluid animation that made the original so fun. It feels natural on desktop and mobile alike.
Final Thoughts
The Google Zipper turned a familiar interface into a playful little moment, honoring a genuinely useful invention with an inventive design of its own. Although the original Doodle is gone, this faithful remake keeps the zip/unzip magic alive. Give it a pull — then explore more of our revived Google Easter eggs!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Google Zipper?
The Google Zipper debuted as an interactive Google Doodle on April 24, 2012, marking the 132nd birthday of Gideon Sundback, the engineer credited with perfecting the modern zipper. The homepage featured a giant, functional zipper running down the middle.
You could click and drag the pull to unzip the page and reveal the contents underneath, then zip it back up. It was a simple idea with a very satisfying feel — one of many playful Easter eggs Google has rolled out over the years.
While it no longer appears on Google’s homepage, this page faithfully recreates the zipper experience so you can enjoy it anytime.
How can I access the Google Zipper Easter egg?
The original Zipper Easter egg isn’t available on Google anymore, but you can unzip to your heart’s content right here. We’ve preserved the same smooth interaction and clean visuals for you to try whenever the mood strikes.
