April Fool’s Day 2025 did not disappoint, bringing an array of hilarious and outrageous pranks from companies, celebrities, and social media users. From fake product launches to outlandish announcements, here’s a roundup of the biggest and most talked-about pranks of the year.
Top Corporate Pranks of 2025
Big brands once again pulled off some of the most creative and unexpected April Fool’s pranks. Here are some of the best corporate jokes that left people laughing—or momentarily confused!
1. Google’s ‘Search by Smell’ Feature
Google introduced a new “Search by Smell” feature, claiming users could sniff their phone screens to search for relevant results. People were encouraged to try it, only to realize they had been fooled!
2. Netflix’s ‘Infinite Scroll Movie’
Netflix announced a new movie that had no beginning, middle, or end—just an endless stream of randomly generated scenes that would play forever. Many users eagerly searched for it, only to find an April Fool’s banner waiting for them.
3. Tesla’s ‘Self-Driving Shoes’
Elon Musk took to social media to announce Tesla’s latest innovation: AI-powered self-driving shoes that could walk for you. People were intrigued—until they noticed the date of the announcement.
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4. McDonald’s ‘All-Ketchup Burger’
McDonald’s teased customers with an “All-Ketchup Burger,” which contained no meat, no bun—just layers of ketchup. Fans were both amused and horrified by the idea.
5. Apple’s ‘Invisible iPhone’
Apple claimed to have released an “Invisible iPhone,” a revolutionary device that had no screen, no buttons, and worked entirely through voice commands and hand gestures. Many Apple fans fell for the joke before realizing it was a prank.
6. IKEA’s ‘Flat-Pack Car’
IKEA announced its latest product—a self-assembly flat-pack car. It promised an affordable price, with customers needing to build the vehicle themselves using a giant Allen wrench.
7. YouTube’s ‘Skip to End’ Button
YouTube added a fake “Skip to End” button, allowing users to jump straight to the ending of any video. Clicking the button led to a funny video revealing it was all a joke.
Celebrity & Social Media Pranks on April Fool Day
Celebrities and influencers also joined the April Fool’s fun with their own creative tricks. Here are some of the best viral pranks:
1. The Rock Announces Presidential Run
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson took to Twitter to announce his 2028 presidential campaign, causing a frenzy among fans. A few hours later, he revealed it was an April Fool’s joke—but some still wished it were true!
2. Taylor Swift’s ‘Metal Album’
Taylor Swift shocked her fans by announcing that she was shifting to heavy metal music and releasing an album called Metal Heartbreak. Some fans believed it for a moment before realizing it was a joke.
3. NASA Discovers ‘Purple Moon’
NASA’s official social media accounts shared a stunning image of a “purple moon,” claiming it was a newly discovered lunar phenomenon. It turned out to be a clever prank with a digitally edited image.
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4. Harry Potter ‘Reboot’ with New Cast
A popular entertainment news website claimed Warner Bros. was rebooting the Harry Potter series with an entirely new cast. The announcement went viral, sparking mixed reactions before fans realized it was fake.
5. Fast & Furious Goes to Space—For Real
Vin Diesel shared a post suggesting that Fast & Furious 11 would actually be filmed in outer space. Given the franchise’s history of over-the-top action, some fans believed it until they checked the date.
Social Media and Internet Pranks
April Fool’s Day wouldn’t be complete without internet users creating their own viral jokes. Here are some of the biggest online pranks of 2025:
1. Twitter Introduces ‘Sarcasm Font’
Twitter announced a new feature: a sarcasm font that would help users indicate when they were being sarcastic. Many users were excited before realizing it was just a joke.
2. LinkedIn’s ‘Napping Endorsements’
LinkedIn introduced a new skill endorsement—“Professional Napping.” Users could endorse their colleagues for being skilled at taking workplace naps.
3. Instagram’s ‘Auto-Filter’ Feature
Instagram announced a new AI feature that would apply random filters to every post, whether users wanted them or not. Many people fell for it before realizing it was just for April Fool’s.
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4. Google Maps’ ‘Treasure Hunt Mode’
Google Maps added a fake “Treasure Hunt” mode, claiming users could search for hidden treasures around the world. Clicking on it led to a playful message revealing the prank.
5. Facebook Introduces ‘Dislike’ Button
Facebook finally announced a “Dislike” button, something users had been requesting for years. However, clicking on it revealed a pop-up saying, “April Fool’s!”
Final Thoughts
April Fool’s Day 2025 brought plenty of laughter with its creative and unexpected pranks. Whether from major corporations, celebrities, or everyday internet users, the jokes reminded us all to embrace a little humor and not take life too seriously.
As always, the best pranks were those that were clever, harmless, and left people smiling. Who knows what next year’s April Fool’s will bring? Until then, keep your guard up every April 1st!
