DUOLINGO users have noticed that their owl icon isn't looking quite itself lately. The Duolingo owl went from cheery to dreary overnight and debate is circulating online about why. Here's ...

On today’s episode of completely unexpected moves in the tech world, the Duolingo owl has mysteriously died. The popular language-learning platform announced on February 11, 2025, that its icon ...

Duolingo, the language-learning platform, has been receiving a wave of criticism since the release of its new app icon that looks 'sick.' The original Duo logo is typically depicted with a calm ...

It’s an absolute tragedy: The normally chipper Duolingo owl has fallen ill. Just kidding. The app icon might have changed, but it doesn’t mean any significant changes are coming to the app.

"Who ever runs Duolingo’s socials needs a raise," an X user demanded. Scores online poked fun at the new icon: "Duolingo went from friendly to full-on hostage negotiator," someone online noted.

After that you’ll find that the owl is healthy once again, and that the icon has gone back to its usual self. This kind of playful update is nothing new to Duolingo, which from its beginnings ...

The Duolingo icon, Duo, is sick. It doesn't look like Tylenol or NyQuil can make Duo feel better. The only way Duo can heal is if you complete your lesson. As long as you leave Duo hanging ...

The app’s icon has also changed to the dead-looking owl, but within the app itself he appears to be alive and well. Duolingo told CNN in an email that it planned to reveal more on social media ...

It’s an absolute tragedy: The normally chipper Duolingo owl has fallen ill. Just kidding. The app icon might have changed, but it doesn’t mean any significant changes are coming to the app. It did ...