Let’s address the elephant in the room. Is it safe to play with Google Gravity Lava on your work computer?
Technically, yes. It is just JavaScript and WebGL. It will not install viruses or steal data. However, administrators may see it as a distraction. Additionally, some "Lava Gravity" clones contain intrusive ads. Stick to the official Mr. Doob site or the elgoog.im mirror (which is dedicated to preserving Google Easter eggs). Google Gravity Lava Mr Doob
Pro tip: If you open the experiment and your fan turns on, close it. While Mr. Doob writes efficient code, WebGL lava simulations can be intensive on older laptops. Let’s address the elephant in the room
Built with three.js (a 3D library Mr. Doob himself contributed heavily to), the experiment hijacks the structure of Google’s real homepage. It: The result is real-time destruction that feels organic
The result is real-time destruction that feels organic. Click and drag to toss elements around; watch them stack, slide, and partially “melt” into each other.
| Feature | Standard Google Gravity | Google Gravity Lava | |---------|------------------------|----------------------| | Visual style | Normal UI elements falling | Molten / glowing overlay | | Physics | Box2D rigid bodies | Same + pseudo-fluid drag | | Color palette | Default Google colors | Red-orange-yellow (lava) | | Distortion effect | None | Optional heat haze | | Popularity | Highly iconic | Cult / niche |