Google was originally called BackRub before becoming Google

By United One News · AI-generated summary of 1 outlets' reporting

Published 27 Sept 2026, 04:50 UTC

AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below:

• Google began as BackRub, a search project by Larry Page and Sergey Brin.
• The name changed to Google as the company grew into the world’s leading search engine.

Covered by 1 outlet across the spectrum: 0% left, 0% center, 100% right.

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Google Birthday 2026: Did You Know Google Was Not Always Called Google? Check The Search Giant’s Original Name, Founders & Untold Early History

Timeline

First reported by Sunday Guardian on 27 Sept 2026, 04:50 UTC; 1 article from 1 outlets so far.

Who is covering this story

• Right-leaning (1): Sunday Guardian

Sources

• Google Birthday 2026: Did You Know Google Was Not Always Called Google? Check The Search Giant’s Original Name, Founders & Untold Early History — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning) · 27 Sept 2026, 04:50 UTC

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