Every December, Google publishes its Year in Search, a revealing capsule of the most searched topics that reflect the world's interest in what they wrote in the popular search bar.
In 2024, major events, such as international elections and the biggest cultural events of the year, will trigger a massive search. Here is a summary of the year's most searched topics in news, people, movies, music, sports, food and drink from around the world.
What are the most searched topics in 2024?
Elections, sweltering temperatures causing environmental concerns and major sporting events were the main points of this year's news.
The The US election it was the most searched story of the year, reflecting worldwide interest in American politics. From Joe Biden's successful exit from the presidential race to the heated debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the election created a buzz, leading up to late October/early November.
Very hot it was the second most-searched issue – a reminder of the growing global climate crisis, with global warming set to peak in 2024.
The Olympic Games, which took place in Paris this year, were the third subject of the most research, which had an opening ceremony – and a controversial one – as well as performances that broke the records of the athletes and new additions to the Games, such as breaking.
Who are the most searched people in 2024?
A well-known person, Donald Trump was the most searched person every year. His legal battles and successful run for the US presidency made him high on search engines, sparking debates and internet searches.
Kate Middleton, the princess of Wales, was the second most scrutinized person, mainly because of her absence from royal duties at the beginning of the year, which caused speculation and concern.
Kamala Harris was the third most searched person in the world in 2024. The Democrat and US Vice President made headlines when she succeeded President-elect Joe Biden and entered the race for the White House 100 days before the election.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was the fourth most hunted person in 2024. She won the gold medal in women's boxing at the Olympics and sparked controversy following gender qualification.
Which movies caught people's attention in 2024?
Disney and Pixar's sequel, Inside Out 2, led the global search in the movie category. The 2015 sequel to the film drew attention for its coming-of-age themes.
Deadpool and Wolverine, and Saltburn, were the second and third most searched movies.
Which music hits the world in 2024?
Kendrick Lamar's song, Not Like Us, became the most searched song of 2024. Released in May, the powerhouse song has sparked conversations about genre and distribution.
Rose and Bruno Mars' APT and Creepy Nuts' Bling-Bang-Bang-Born were the second and third most searched songs of the year.
World music in 2024 spread across many languages and cultures. Among the 10 most searched songs was Japanese singer Kocchi no Kento's Hai Yorokonde, which peaked at number four on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
Similarly, Tamil singer Sai Abhyankkar's Katchi Sera was the 10th most searched song of 2024, which was recognized for its catchy lyrics, music videos and lyrics.
What games do people want to play in 2024?
In the gaming world, The New York Times's word game Connections captured the attention of gamers in the US and beyond, which had players everywhere flexing their mental muscles in search of connections between words.
Meanwhile, the Japanese developer Pocketpair released Palworld, which attracted worldwide attention for its unique combination of global exploration, creation and interaction with creatures, and offered a new perspective on survival games. Likewise, Infinite Craft captivated players with its endless possibilities for building and crafting, cementing its place as a favorite among fans of sandbox games.
The most searched games of 2024 show how popular games are no longer dominated by a few studios or countries, games from Japan, China, Sweden and Finland make up the top 10 most searched games in 2024.
Chinese sports Dark Legend: Wukongfor example, it was the seventh most searched game of the year. The game is based on the ancient Chinese 16th century Journey to the West, the Buddhist monk Xuanzang's journey to India in search of sacred texts.
What food and drink recipes were popular in 2024?
Amid the search for food and drink, the recipe for Olympic chocolate muffins became world famous. Inspired by the Norwegian swimmer, Henrik Christiansen, who said that muffins are what give him energy during the Games, it quickly became more difficult. Home cooks around the world tried their hand at adapting the recipe, and shared their results on social media.
Another popular food item to explore was Tanghulu, a Chinese street food consisting of skewered fruit covered in a glossy sugar shell, which became a hit with foodies.
Tini's Mac and Cheese has once again earned its place among the top food searches of the year. Known for its twist on healthy food, it has become a go-to for those looking for delicious, crowd-pleasing food.