Google releases its Year in Search every December, showcasing the most searched topics worldwide that reflect the collective curiosity of the year.
In 2024, global elections and popular cultural phenomena drove the highest search traffic. Here’s a breakdown of the most searched topics in news stories, people, movies, songs, games, and food and drink around the world.
Top News Stories of 2024
Elections, rising temperatures causing environmental concerns, and major sporting events captured the attention of news seekers in 2024.
The US election was the most searched news story, with significant interest in American politics. From Joe Biden’s exit from the race to debates between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the election created a buzz in late October and early November.
High temperatures were the second most searched news story, highlighting the growing climate crisis with record-breaking heatwaves in 2024.
The Olympics in Paris ranked third, featuring a dazzling opening ceremony and outstanding athlete performances.
Top People of 2024
Donald Trump was the most searched individual, followed by Kate Middleton, Kamala Harris, and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif.
Popular Movies of 2024
“Inside Out 2” by Disney and Pixar topped the list of most searched movies in 2024, followed by “Deadpool,” “Wolverine,” and “Saltburn.”
Hit Songs of 2024
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” was the most searched song of the year, with other popular tracks including “APT” by Bruno Mars and “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” by Creepy Nuts.
Trending Games of 2024
Games like The New York Times’ “Connections,” Pocketpair’s “Palworld,” and Infinite Craft captured players’ attention in 2024.
Popular Food and Drink Recipes of 2024
Recipes like Olympics chocolate muffins, Tanghulu, and Tini’s Mac and Cheese were among the top food and drink searches in 2024.
