How to Do a Barrel Roll

Method 1 — How to Do a Barrel Roll on Google

The most famous way to do a barrel roll is through Google Search. This is the original Easter egg that made the phrase famous on the internet starting in 2011.

Steps:

1. Open your browser and go to google.com
2. Click the search bar
3. Type: do a barrel roll (or alternatively: z or r twice)
4. Press Enter
5. Watch the entire Google search results page spin 360 degrees

That's it. The barrel roll lasts about 1.2 seconds and then the page returns to normal. Google's version always does exactly one rotation — you cannot adjust the speed or count from Google's interface.

Does it still work in 2025? Yes. As of 2025, the Google barrel roll Easter egg is still active on desktop and mobile browsers. It has been working continuously since it was introduced in November 2011, making it one of Google's longest-running Easter eggs.

Why "z or r twice"? This phrase refers to the Nintendo 64 game Star Fox 64. Double-tapping the Z trigger or R shoulder button makes Fox McCloud's ship perform a roll maneuver. Google honored both versions of the phrase — they trigger the same spin.

Method 2 — How to Do a Barrel Roll in Your Browser (This Site)

The barrel roll tool on this page lets you do a barrel roll without Google — and with full control over how many times you spin and how fast.

Steps:

1. Use the Quick Presets at the top of the tool to choose how many times to spin (x1, x2, x5, x10, x20, x50, or x100)
2. Or type any custom number in the Custom Roll Count field
3. Drag the Spin Speed slider left for slow, right for fast
4. Click the big "Do A Barrel Roll!" button — or press the Space bar
5. The entire page spins the number of times you selected

You can also click the Share button to copy a custom URL with your settings pre-loaded — perfect for sending the barrel roll to friends as a prank.

The fullscreen button (bottom right of the tool) expands the browser to fill your entire screen before spinning — the most immersive way to experience it.

Method 3 — How to Do a Barrel Roll in Star Fox 64

This is the original barrel roll — the one that started it all. Star Fox 64 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1997, and the barrel roll move was a core gameplay mechanic that Peppy Hare famously instructs you to perform.

On Nintendo 64 Controller:

1. While piloting the Arwing in All-Range Mode or on-rails sections, quickly double-tap the Z button (left side of controller) to roll left
2. Or quickly double-tap the R button (right shoulder) to roll right
3. The Arwing will perform a spin that deflects incoming laser fire

In Star Fox 64 3D (Nintendo 3DS):

1. Double-tap L button to barrel roll left
2. Double-tap R button to barrel roll right

Note: Technically, the move in Star Fox 64 is an aileron roll — a pure rotation along the aircraft's longitudinal axis. A true barrel roll in aviation combines roll and loop to follow a helical path. But "barrel roll" is what Peppy shouts, so barrel roll is what it's called.

How to Do a Barrel Roll on Mobile (iPhone & Android)

Both methods work on mobile with slight variations:

Google Method on Mobile:

1. Open the Google app or any browser and go to google.com
2. Search for "do a barrel roll"
3. The results page spins on both iOS and Android

Note: The Google app sometimes behaves differently than the mobile browser. If it doesn't work in the app, try Safari or Chrome directly at google.com.

This Site on Mobile:

1. Open this page on your iPhone or Android browser
2. Tap the preset buttons or type a custom count
3. Tap "Do A Barrel Roll!"
4. Your phone screen spins — no Space bar needed on mobile

How to Do a Barrel Roll on a Chromebook

Chromebooks run the Chrome browser, so both methods work perfectly:

• Google method: Open Chrome, go to google.com, search "do a barrel roll" — done.
• This site: Navigate here, click the button or press Space. Works without any extensions on school and personal Chromebooks alike.

How to Do a Barrel Roll on a Mac

Macs work identically to any other desktop. Open Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, then use either Google's Easter egg or the tool above. The Space bar shortcut works on Mac too — press Space while the button is visible to instantly trigger a spin.

Keyboard Shortcut — The Fastest Way

On this site, the fastest way to do a barrel roll is the Space bar. Press Space at any time while viewing the page and the barrel roll triggers immediately with your current settings. No mouse click needed — just load the page and press Space.

This makes it ideal for quick demos: pull up the page, press Space, and a perfectly timed barrel roll happens without even touching the mouse.

How to Do a Barrel Roll Multiple Times

Google's Easter egg only does one spin. To do a barrel roll multiple times, use this site:

• Barrel Roll x10 — 10 consecutive spins, about 12 seconds
• Barrel Roll x20 — 20 spins, about 24 seconds
• Barrel Roll x100 — 100 spins, about 2 minutes
• Barrel Roll x1000 — 1000 spins, the extreme option
• Custom Generator — enter any number you want

How to Share a Barrel Roll With Someone

To send a barrel roll to a friend or set up a prank:

1. Configure your spin count and speed using the tool above
2. Click the Share button (icon next to the main button)
3. The URL with your settings is copied to your clipboard
4. Paste and send it to anyone — when they click the button, their screen spins

See the full guide on how to use barrel rolls as pranks for more creative prank setups.