DUOLINGO users have noticed that their owl icon doesn’t look quite the same as it used to lately.
The Duolingo owl went from happy to dark overnight, and fans online are debating why. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Why does the Duolingo app icon look sick?
Popular language learning app Duolingo has stunned its fans when they noticed that the app’s iconic owl has changed and now has a sad and rather sick expression on its face.
There has been a lot of discussion on the internet about why Duolingo looks so bad.
Duolingo UK has not disclosed the exact reason for changing the app icon, which now looks so sad.
But the company had posted a cryptic meme about it on X/Twitter, with the caption “when you delay your class by 5 minutes”
In response to one user, the company said the owl was “in my tired era.”
It is believed that the change is intended to encourage users to open the app and learn.
Other users speculate that it is a marketing ploy to grab people’s attention and get them talking.
This is not the first time Duolingo has pulled this stunt.
In October 2023, the Duolingo owl appeared to melt as part of a limited-time change to the app icon.
What does Duolingo’s original app icon look like?
The original Duolingo features a green owl icon, which usually has a cheerful appearance.
The giant Duolingo plush owl, featured on Duolingo UK’s TikTok page, continues to maintain its original happy and approachable expression as it roams around the UK.
However, the app thumbnail looks anything but pleasing.
What is Duolingo used for?
Duolingo is a free language learning app that allows users to learn new words and phrases in a language of their choice.
The app offers playful language learning tools in bite-sized lessons.
Users can choose from over 40 languages to learn from scratch or simply brush up on their knowledge of a second language.
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Can I reset the Duolingo app icon to the original?
Fortunately, there are ways to return to the original happy owl symbol, but it depends on the type of your account and streak.
If you are a Max or Super Duolingo subscriber, you will get access to a special icon that can be easily activated.
- First, open the app and tap the owl at the top right of your screen.
- Scroll down until you see Super app icon or Max app icon
- Knock TURN ON
- Finally, tap OK
You can also change the Duolingo app icon from the Streak Society dashboard.
- Open the app and tap the flame icon at the top of the screen.
- Knock Participate now in the Streak Society Box
- Go down until you see Rewards and the New app icon option
- Knock CHANGE APP ICON
- Make your selection and tap OK
