In 2025, America experienced a tumultuous year marked by President Trump's inauguration, political violence, major tragedies, and significant search trends on topics like Trump's policies, violence, and entertainment, reflecting a nation grappling with change and upheaval.
Google has released the biggest search trends of 2023, revealing that Kevin James was the most searched meme of the year. Other notable trends include Jeremy Renner as the most searched actor in the US, Shakira as the most searched musician globally, and "Barbie" as the most searched movie both worldwide and in the US. "The Last of Us" topped the list as the most searched TV show, while "bibimbap" and "Grimace shake" were the most searched recipes in the world and the US respectively. Damar Hamlin was the most searched athlete, "Idol" by Yoasobi was the most searched song globally, and "Hogwarts Legacy" was the most searched game. The war in Israel and Gaza was the most searched news topic.
Google celebrates 25 years of Search by recapping trends with a Where's Waldo?-esque game. Users can explore a playground and find 25 of the most-searched people, places, and moments from various categories. The game includes text clues and easter eggs, providing a whimsical and enjoyable experience on both desktop and mobile. Additionally, Google also released the "Year in Search" video for 2023, highlighting the top trending searches of the year.
Google celebrates its 25th anniversary by reflecting on the most searched topics globally, showcasing the power of human curiosity and the universal nature of certain interests. The film "25 Years in Search: The Most Searched" captures significant cultural and historical moments over the past quarter-century, while the Google Trends Time Capsule highlights the significant searches from each year. Google also shares its Year in Search 2023, showcasing top searches around the world. Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasizes the company's commitment to search technology and innovation, envisioning AI as the most significant technological shift in the future.
Google has released its "Year in Search" roundup for 2023, revealing the top global queries and search trends of the year. The ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the Titanic-bound submersible implosion, and devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria were among the top news trends. Damar Hamlin, a safety with the NFL's Buffalo Bills, was the top trending person, followed by actor Jeremy Renner. "Barbie" dominated movie searches, while "The Last of Us" was the top trending TV show. Yoasobi's "アイドル (Idol)" was the top trending song. Bibimbap was the top trending recipe, and Inter Miami CF led sports team trends. Google also released top search data "of all time" to mark its 25th birthday.