The top global searches on Google in 2024.
As is customary every December, in 2024 Google released its report on the year's most notable searches.
On Tuesday, December 10, Google released its annual report titled "Year in Search 2024." This report provides an overview of global search trends, as well as a specific breakdown by country. Among the most searched topics are sporting events such as the Copa America and the UEFA European Championship, as well as the ICC Men's T20 World Cup and the semifinal between India and England.
Additionally, personalities such as Liam Payne and concerns over the United States elections were highlighted, along with climate phenomena like extreme heat and Hurricane Milton. In the entertainment sector, figures like O.J. Simpson, Shannen Doherty, and Akira Toriyama were mentioned.
The athletes who captured attention include Mike Tyson and Simone Biles, while in the culinary field, users showed interest in recipes such as Olympic chocolate muffins and Tanghulu. The presentation also revealed the most popular songs, among which stand out "Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone and "Die With A Smile" by Lady Gaga.
In the category of places, Central Park in New York and Rizal Park in Manila were among the most searched destinations on Google Maps. Furthermore, a section dedicated to museums revealed that the British Museum in London topped the rankings, while the ancient amphitheater Arena di Verona in Italy was the most searched stadium.