Google’s Top Global Search Trends of 2024 Reveals Year’s Most Searched Topics

Highlights

• Sports events like Copa América, UEFA European Championship and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup topped the search trends.
• Prominent figures like Donald Trump and Kamala Harris were widely searched.
• In entertainment, Inside Out 2 led movie searches and songs like “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar were popular.
• Central Park, The British Museum and Arena di Verona are the most-searched destinations globally.

As we are wrapping up 2024, it’s that time of the year when we get to have a flashback of the year that just passed. Whether it is Spotify Wrapped or YouTube Recap, December is mostly spent by popular platforms reminding us what we did throughout the year. The latest is Google Search reminding us what we searched the most in the year 2024.

In a blog post, Google has unveiled its usual annual report highlighting the year’s most-searched topics. From major sports events and political moments to pop culture hits and travel hotspots, Google’s list includes some of the major events that grabbed global attention this year.

Discover the top trending searches of 2024 → #YearInSearch

— Google (@Google) December 10, 2024

Sports dominated Google’s 2024 search trends with Copa América and the UEFA European Championship leading the way. Cricket was another major draw with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and the India vs. England rivalry driving interest.

Liam Payne also made waves in sports-related searches thanks to his association with high-profile events.

Global events like the US Election, Hurricane Milton and extreme heatwaves were among the most searched topics. The Olympics further fueled curiosity as people engaged with key moments from the games.

Here’s a quick look at some of the other top searches of 2024.

Pop Culture and Public Figures

Being very demure and very mindful that this year is almost over, pookies 🥹🎀

Here are some of India’s most trending searches in 2024 – from movies, tv shows, recipes…and more! 🔎#YearInSearch pic.twitter.com/8tJeWcU6uJ

— Google India (@GoogleIndia) December 10, 2024

Prominent figures like Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and Princess of Wales Catherine remained at the forefront of global searches.

In entertainment, Inside Out 2 topped movie-related searches, followed by Deadpool & Wolverine, Saltburn, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Music trends were led by tracks like “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar and “APT.” by Rosé and Bruno Mars. Other artists such as Diddy, Usher, Linkin Park, Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Timberlake also made waves.

Hollywood personalities like Katt Williams, Pawan Kalyan, Adam Brody, Ella Purnell and Hina Khan captured attention in the entertainment world.

Popular Songs and viral Musical trends

• Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar
• by Rosé and Bruno Mars
• Bling-Bang-Bang-Born by Creepy Nuts
• Thick Of It by KSI
• Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter

Sports Stars and Teams Shine

Athletes such as Imane Khelif, Mike Tyson, Lamine Yamal, Simone Biles and Jake Paul were among the top-searched sports personalities. Popular sports teams included the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Inter Miami CF, Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Boston Celtics.

Travel Destinations of the Year

Google Maps searches revealed the world’s top travel spots with Central Park, The British Museum and the Arena di Verona ranking among the most-searched destinations globally.

Top Parks Globally:

• Central Park, New York, USA
• Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines
• Ohori Park, Fukuoka, Japan
• Park Güell, Barcelona, Spain
• Odori Park, Hokkaido, Japan

Top Museums Globally:

• The British Museum, London, UK
• Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand, São Paulo, Brazil
• Science and Industry Museum, Chicago, USA
• Museo Nacional de Antropología, Mexico City, Mexico
• Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid, Spain

Top Stadiums Globally:

• Arena di Verona, Verona, Italy
• Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, Spain
• Wembley Stadium, Wembley, England
• Tokyo Dome, Bunkyō, Japan
• Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain

FAQs

Q1. What were the most searched sports events on Google in 2024?

Answer. Sports events like Copa América, the UEFA European Championship and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup topped the search trends in 2024.

Q2. Which prominent figures were among the top global searches in 2024?

Answer. Prominent figures like Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and Princess of Wales Catherine remained at the forefront of global searches.

Q3. What were some of the top-searched songs and artists in 2024?

Answer. Popular songs included “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar and “APT.” by Rosé and Bruno Mars. Other artists such as Diddy, Usher, Linkin Park, Sabrina Carpenter, and Justin Timberlake also made waves.

Q4. Which travel destinations were the most searched on Google Maps in 2024?

Answer. The top travel destinations included Central Park, The British Museum and the Arena di Verona among the most searched globally.