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Google Gravity Mirror
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Search for "Google gravity mirror" and you'll find plenty of pages that sound very sure of themselves. When we looked, we couldn't find a separate, official experiment by that name. What people usually mean is one of two things, and it helps to know which. This is part of our Google gravity and underwater tricks guide.
Short version: There's no verified, official "Google Gravity Mirror." Searchers usually mean elgooG (Google spelled backwards, a mirrored fan version of Google) or a gravity experiment hosted on a mirror site.
Worth knowing
- "Mirror" can mean a flipped page or a copy hosted elsewhere.
- elgooG is a fan site that hosts classic Google tricks, including Gravity.
- Prefer the original experiment when it works, and use mirrors with care.
The two things people mean
| What people mean | What it is | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| A flipped page | elgooG, a mirrored take on Google | Fan-made, and it hosts classic tricks. |
| A mirror site | A copy of an experiment on another website | Useful for retired tricks, but check the source. |
Where elgooG fits
elgooG is a fan-run site that has become a home for classic Google tricks that have been retired from the real thing. Its Google Gravity page credits Mr.doob as the creator. That's the sensible way to treat a mirror: as a preservation site that points back to the original author.
We lean on that idea throughout the complete list of Google Easter eggs, where retired tricks get a mention and a way to try them.
How to use a mirror site well
- Look for a page that names the original creator.
- Skip anything that asks you to download or install something.
- Don't enter passwords or personal details on a copy.
- Close the page if it redirects you somewhere unexpected.
When the original works, use it
The original experiment is the best version, because you know exactly where it comes from. Reach for a mirror when the original has been changed or removed, not as your first choice.
For more of the web as it used to be, see the retro Google tricks guide.
How we checked this: We looked for an official experiment named Google Gravity Mirror and found none. We relied on Google's Chrome Experiments background and on the elgooG site's own description of what it hosts. If something here is out of date for you, email ownerflexora.ai@gmail.com and we will fix it.
Your turn: Pick one classic trick, find it on the original site, then compare it with a mirror. Note any differences in how it loads.
More tricks to try
Want to try these on your phone? The Google gravity mobile trick is next.
Frequently Asked Questions
To see how a mirror site presents it, visit elgooG's Google Gravity page.