Google has summed up the symbolic results of 2024 through its search engine insights. The company released a list of the most popular queries, dividing them into thematic categories to showcase global interests and trends.
Trending Queries and Personalities
The most trending searches outside specific categories were “America’s Cup” and the US presidential election. In the “People” category, users most frequently searched for Donald Trump, P. Diddy (the stage name of rapper Sean Combs), comedian Katt Williams, and the late British singer Liam Payne. These names dominated global interest across different regions.
Popular Recipes, Entertainment, and More
In the “Food and Recipes” category, “Olympic Chocolate Muffin” topped the list. This dish gained international attention after Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen publicly expressed his love for the sweet treat.
In the entertainment sector, the leaders in search queries were:
- Movie of the Year: Inside Out 2
- Song of the Year: Kendrick Lamar — Not Like Us
- TV Series of the Year: Fawn
Google also highlighted trends in its Circle to Search, Lens, and Maps services, adds NIXsolutions. Circle to Search and Lens were frequently used for text translation, shopping assistance, and object identification. On Google Maps, users most often searched for the Arena di Verona in Italy, the British Museum in London, and the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Stay Updated
For more detailed statistics, Google invites users to visit their official website. These insights underline how search behavior reflects global events and cultural moments. We’ll keep you updated as more trends are revealed in the future.