Google Wicked Easter Egg is an interactive tribute to the hit musical film that makes your screen literally defy gravity. Click the witch’s hat and watch as page elements float upward like bubbles while “Defying Gravity” plays in the background. Green smoke and pink bubbles swirl across the screen — a nod to Elphaba and Glinda’s signature colours. It’s a theatrical little moment that perfectly captures the spirit of Wicked.
Google launched this Easter egg in November 2024 to celebrate the release of the Wicked film, starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. The feature appeared when users searched for terms like “Wicked,” “Elphaba,” “Glinda,” “Galinda,” “Ariana Grande,” “Cynthia Erivo,” or “Defying Gravity.” A small green circle with Elphaba’s black witch hat would appear at the bottom of the screen, inviting you to click.
What made this Easter egg special was how well it matched the source material. The floating effect directly references “Defying Gravity,” the show-stopping number where Elphaba rises into the air at the end of Act One. The green smoke represents Elphaba while the pink bubbles represent Glinda — the two witches whose friendship sits at the heart of the story. The film version of the song plays during the animation, making the whole experience feel like a mini theatrical moment right in your browser.
The attention to detail extended to the visual design. Search results, buttons, and other page elements drifted upward smoothly, creating the illusion of weightlessness. The green and pink colour scheme was consistent throughout, reinforcing the Oz aesthetic that fans of the musical know so well. Tech and entertainment outlets quickly highlighted the surprise, and fans shared clips across social media.
Like most movie tie-in Easter eggs, this one was temporary and has since been retired from Google Search.
How To Play Google Wicked Easter Egg
Look for the green circle with Elphaba’s black witch hat at the bottom of the screen. Click or tap the hat to trigger the effect.
Watch as page elements begin floating upward. Text, images, and buttons drift toward the top of the screen like bubbles rising through water. The film version of “Defying Gravity” plays in the background, adding to the theatrical atmosphere.
Click the hat again to unleash the second phase. Green smoke swirls across the screen while pink bubbles float upward — representing Elphaba and Glinda’s signature colours. The effect layers on top of the floating animation for a more dramatic visual.
When you’re ready to return to normal, click the X button that appears next to the witch hat. This clears all the effects and restores the page to its original state.
The Easter egg works on both desktop and mobile devices. Make sure your sound is on for the full experience — the music is half of what makes this one so good.