ElgooG

In this article, we will explore ElgooG from various angles and perspectives with the aim of thoroughly understanding its importance, impact and relevance in the current context. We will highlight the different facets and dimensions of ElgooG, examining its influence in various fields and its interaction with other elements that shape our reality. Through a detailed and exhaustive analysis, we will reveal the complexity and depth of ElgooG, offering a comprehensive vision that allows us to fully appreciate its meaning. Using a holistic approach, we will approach ElgooG from a multifaceted perspective, inviting the reader to immerse themselves in a journey of discovery and understanding that broadens their horizons and enriches their knowledge on this topic.


elgooG (the word Google spelled backwards) is a mirrored website version of the classic website, Google with elgooG being the same but the logo flipped and having easter eggs in the website for fun search results, also known as a "Google mirror". It was created by All Too Flat[1] "for fun", which started to acquire popularity in 2002.[2] elgooG found practical use in mainland China after the domestic banning of Google, circumventing the Great Firewall,[3] but it's no longer active. A WHOIS request shows that the domain "elgoog.com" was registered to Google LLC since 2000, but it is currently for sale.[4] The site has since migrated to the domain "elgoog.im",[5] which is accessible in mainland China as of January 2024.[6]

Google Easter eggs

Main article: List of Google Easter eggs

As of 2022 elgooG offers Easter eggs which purportedly existed at some time within Google Search.[7] The site claims to "restore, discover and also create interactive Google Easter eggs".[8]

com.google

Main article: com.google

On April 8, 2015, Google created an official mirrored version of Google Search for April Fools' Day.[9] The site was available at com.google, and was the company's first ever use of the .google top-level domain.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ "All Too Flat". www.alltooflat.com. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  2. ^ "Google Mirror FAQ". All Too Flat. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  3. ^ Knight, Will (2002-09-06). "Google mirror beats Great Firewall of China". New Scientist. Retrieved 2009-12-16.
  4. ^ "Whois Record for elgoog.com". DomainTools. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  5. ^ "elgooG - Rediscover the Long Lost Google Easter Eggs". elgoog.im. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  6. ^ "elgoog.im Chinese Firewall Test Results - ViewDNS.info". viewdns.info. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  7. ^ Shankland, Stephen (16 April 2022). "20 Hidden Google Search Easter Eggs to Hunt For". CNET. Archived from the original on 16 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  8. ^ "Google Mirror - I'm elgooG". elgoog.im. Archived from the original on 17 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  9. ^ Tweedie, Steven. "Search Google backwards with this secret April Fools' Day trick". Business Insider.
  10. ^ Williams, Owen (1 April 2015). "Roundup: All Of Google's Jokes For April Fools' Day 2015". TNW. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
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