30 Best Google Doodles of All Time

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Remember the first time you noticed Google’s logo change into an entertaining piece of craftsmanship? For me, it was back in my awkward middle school days. My friends and I thought it was quirky, cute, and pretty darn amusing.

Each day, the plot thickened as the next phase of the story unfolded (edge-of-your-seat stuff, I know).

It started with a tiny cartoon UFO hovering ominously over the Google logo. Over the next couple of days, the spacecraft touched down, and a pint-sized green Martian popped out. The cheeky little extraterrestrial then hijacked the logo, strapped it to his ship, and jetted off to Mars to spruce up his pad.

Mind. Blown. I had never seen a brand pull off something so creative and engaging. Google noted the buzz around its doodles and ran with it. Now, we eagerly await its next stroke of doodle genius.

To date, Google’s cranked out over 2,000 of these bad boys. I’ve rounded up my top 30 picks (in no particular order) that are equal parts delightful, hilarious, heartwarming, and inspiring.

30 of our Favorite Google Doodles

1. Teacher Appreciation Week (2023)

One of the best (and most important) jobs on the planet is shaping the minds of children and young adults. So, in this Google Doodle, we have a GIF of a sunny teacher watering plant-like students with knowledge — a wonderful depiction of how awesome educators are.

Why I Like It

Teachers don’t get enough recognition, let alone praise. I can’t agree more as the daughter and granddaughter of teachers and as a homeschooling parent. It’s a tough job and deserves a doodle and then some to shout out the hardworking educators who make a difference in the lives of our youth.

2. Doodle for Google Winner 2021

Google holds annual Doodle for Google contests where artists can win and showcase their art on the search engine’s homepage. In 2021, Milo Golding won for his artwork of a young boy offering a yellow balloon to a younger child who appears sad. There are also other representations of growth and hope, which is perfect for his message:

“I am strong because I have hope. I once asked my father how he overcame obstacles and became who he wanted to be. He replied, ‘Hope, hope keeps me strong.’”

This doodle was created to inspire young people who were like Golding, who lost his father to a heart attack at 13.

Why I Like It

Inspiration and art are always a great combination. I can’t get enough of artwork that symbolizes something meaningful, especially when it caters to those in pain who need a reminder that hope is still alive. Many of us have lost a loved one and can relate to this message.