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History of Google

  • Google's start

    Google's start
    Larry and Sergey begin collaborating on a search engine called BackRub.
  • Google gets its name

    Google gets its name
    Larry and Sergey decide that the BackRub search engine needs a new name. After some brainstorming, they go with Google.
  • Google the largest search engine

    Google the largest search engine
    Google announces the first billion-URL index and therefore Google becomes the world’s largest search engine.
  • Google Earth

    Google Earth
    Google unveils Google Earth: a satellite imagery-based mapping service combining 3D buildings and terrain with mapping capabilities and Google search.
  • 10 year anniversary

    10 year anniversary
    Google celebrates 10 fast-paced years.
  • Google Earth Ocean

    Google Earth Ocean
    The latest version of Google Earth makes a splash with Ocean, a new feature that provides a 3D look at the ocean floor and information about one of the world’s greatest natural resources.