Google Turns 28: A Journey From Humble Beginnings to Dominant Tech Giant

Google celebrated its 28th birthday on September 27, 2026, with a nostalgic doodle reminiscent of its early years. The tech giant marked the milestone with a drawing that harkens back to its humble beginnings.

The search engine was founded in September 1998 by Stanford University PhD students Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Almost three decades later, Google has become one of the largest companies in the world.

The numbers tell a staggering story of growth and dominance. Alphabet Inc., Google's parent firm, boasts a market value of $4.2 trillion (£3.2 trillion), eclipsed only by Nvidia and Apple. Daily, Google processes between 8.5 billion and 14 billion searches, cornering the global search engine market with an impressive 90% share.