Duolingo logo

Duolingo is a free educational platform that offers online language courses, allowing users to learn 94 different languages in 23 languages.

What is Duolingo

Duolingo is an educational technology company founded in 2011 by Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker. Its mission is to provide free and accessible education in languages, using interactive and gamified methods to facilitate learning.

Meaning of the Duolingo logo

The Duolingo logo features Duo, a stylized green owl with expressive eyes and a yellow-orange beak. This design symbolizes accessibility and fun in the language learning process.

Duolingo logo in PNG and SVG

The Duolingo logo is available in PNG, JPG, and SVG formats.

Fun facts about the Duolingo brand

1. Duolingo was co-founded by Luis von Ahn, known for developing CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA.
2. The platform has over 130 million monthly active users.
3. Duolingo offers courses in 94 different languages.
4. In 2019, Duolingo was valued at $1.5 billion, becoming Pittsburgh's first 'unicorn'.
5. In 2022, Duolingo launched 'Duolingo Math', an app to teach math interactively.
6. In 2024, Duolingo introduced a redesign of its logo, showing Duo with reddened eyes and a congested nose, generating mixed reactions among users.

Evolution of the Duolingo logo

Since its launch in 2011, the Duolingo logo has evolved to reflect the personality and accessibility of the brand. Initially, the logo featured a simple typography with a smile beneath the 'D'. In 2019, the stylized green owl, known as Duo, was introduced, with expressive eyes and a yellow-orange beak, symbolizing the fun and friendly approach of the platform to language learning.

Font and colors of the Duolingo logo

The logo uses a custom font called 'Duolingo Sans', inspired by the curves and shapes of its mascot, Duo. The main colors of the logo are green 'Feather Green' (#58CC02), white (#FFFFFF), and gray.