Google Easter Egg

Do a Barrel Roll Twice

One spin isn’t enough? Good — double it. Here’s how to make Google do a barrel roll exactly twice, what happens when you do, and the spin tool below so you can try it right now without leaving the page.

Live Spin Tool

Try It: 2× Barrel Roll

Click the button below to see two full 360° rotations. Use the count selector to adjust — then spin.

Barrel Roll Simulator
BARREL ROLL ×2
Hit spin to rotate this panel
How It Works

Two Rolls: The Google Way

Google's barrel roll Easter egg was built on CSS transforms. When you search "do a barrel roll," the search engine applies a rotate(360deg) animation to the results container. The animation runs once, the page returns to normal, and that's your roll.

To get two rotations, Google chains the animation — the total degrees simply doubles. Search "do a barrel roll 2 times" and the page rotates 720° before settling back. The speed adjusts slightly to keep the total duration reasonable. Two rolls take roughly twice as long as one, but the pace stays comfortable to watch.

What's interesting is that this isn't just a trick confined to the results page. The rotation applies to the entire viewport content, including the Google logo, search bar, and any Knowledge Panels — everything spins together as a single unit.

Search Phrases That Work

Exact Queries for Two Rotations

Not every variation of the phrase triggers the double roll. These are the confirmed searches that work:

  • "do a barrel roll 2 times" — the most reliable phrasing
  • "do a barrel roll twice" — natural language, also works
  • "barrel roll 2x" — shorthand that Google understands

The query is case-insensitive. You don't need to type it in quotes. Just type it naturally into the search bar, hit Enter, and watch.

FAQ

Questions About the Double Barrel Roll

Does "do a barrel roll twice" still work in Google?

Yes — as of 2024–2025, Google's double barrel roll Easter egg is still active. Search "do a barrel roll 2 times" or "do a barrel roll twice" and the results page spins 720°.

Can you do more than 2 barrel rolls?

Absolutely. Google supports a range of counts — try 10, 20, 100, or even larger numbers. The page will spin accordingly. Visit our 10× roll page or 100× roll page to explore more.

Why does the page go back to normal after the roll?

Google's animation returns the rotation to 0° after completing. The page never actually moves — it's a CSS transform that creates the visual effect of spinning, with no change to the underlying layout or content.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes, with some variation depending on your browser. The spin tool on this page works everywhere. For the Google search version on mobile, see our mobile guide.

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