Google has released its annual “Year in Search” report, highlighting the top trending searches, news, people, entertainment, and more that captured the world’s attention in 2024.
Based on Google search data, the report offers a glimpse into the topics, events, and figures that defined the year.
Here’s an overview of top trending searches worldwide and a breakdown of U.S.-specific trends.
Global Top Trending Searches 2024
Overall Searches
Globally, the top trending searches were dominated by major sporting events.
The Copa América soccer tournament topped the list, followed by the UEFA European Championship and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket tournament.
Copa América.
UEFA European Championship.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
India vs. England.
Liam Payne.
News
In the news category, the U.S. presidential election was the most searched topic worldwide, surpassing interest in the Olympic games, which came in third.
Excessive heat and Hurricane Milton also drove significant search interest, ranking as the second and fourth top global news events.
U.S. Election.
Excessive heat.
Olympics.
Hurricane Milton.
Entertainment
In entertainment, veteran comedian and actor Katt Williams topped the global list of most searched actors. Rising stars like Ella Purnell and Hina Khan also earned spots in the top five.
Sequels to popular franchises topped movie searches, with “Inside Out 2,” “Deadpool & Wolverine,” and “Dune: Part Two” ranking as the top three.
Top Actors:
Katt Williams.
Pawan Kalyan.
Adam Brody.
Ella Purnell.
Hina Khan.
Top Movies:
Inside Out 2.
Deadpool & Wolverine.
Saltburn.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
Dune: Part Two.
United States Top Trending Searches 2024
Overall Searches
Election.
Donald Trump.
Connections.
New York Yankees.
Kamala Harris.
People
Donald Trump.
Kamala Harris.
JD Vance.
Joe Biden.
Catherine, Princess of Wales.
Entertainment
Actors:
Katt Williams.
Jacob Elordi.
Glen Powell.
Jeremy Allen White.
Shane Gillis.
Musicians
Usher.
Diddy.
Kendrick Lamar.
Drake.
Justin Timberlake.
Sports
Returning Mike Tyson was the second most searched athlete globally behind Algerian karate champion Imane Khelif.
Sixteen-year-old soccer player Lamine Yamal also made the top five, reflecting the growing buzz about the young star.
Among sports teams, American franchises dominated, with the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Boston Celtics ranking in the top five for global searches.
Interest in soccer was evident, with Inter Miami CF and German club Bayer Leverkusen also making the list.
Athletes:
Mike Tyson.
Imane Khalif.
Simone Biles.
Scottie Scheffler.
Jake Paul.
Teams: