Google Releases 2023 Year in Search, Revealing Top Global Queries
Google has released its 'Year in Search' roundup for 2023, unveiling the top global queries of the year, including pop culture moments, tragic events, and notable individuals. The ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the Titanic-bound submersible implosion, and devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria were among the top news trends. Damar Hamlin, a safety with the NFL's Buffalo Bills, was the top trending person in search, followed by actor Jeremy Renner. 'Barbie' dominated the movie trends, while 'The Last of Us,' 'Wednesday,' and 'Ginny and Georgia' were the top three trending TV shows. Yoasobi's 'アイドル (Idol)' was the most searched song, and Bibimbap was the top trending recipe.
Top Global Queries of 2023
Google has unveiled its 'Year in Search' roundup for 2023, showcasing the top global queries of the year.
The trends ranged from unforgettable pop culture moments to tragic news events with worldwide repercussions.
The ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the Titanic-bound submersible implosion, and devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria emerged as the top news trends.
Notable Individuals and Entertainment
Damar Hamlin, a safety with the NFL's Buffalo Bills, topped the list of trending people in search for 2023.
Actor Jeremy Renner, who survived a serious snowplow accident, followed closely behind.
In the world of entertainment, 'Barbie' dominated Google search's movie trends, while 'The Last of Us,' 'Wednesday,' and 'Ginny and Georgia' were the top three trending TV shows.
Yoasobi's 'アイドル (Idol)' was the top trending song on Google search.
Miscellaneous Trends and Insights
Alongside the top global queries, Google revealed other interesting trends from 2023.
Bibimbap was the top trending recipe, and Inter Miami CF, the new home of Lionel Messi, led Google's sports teams trends.
In the U.S., many consumers spent 2023 questioning the rising costs of eggs, Taylor Swift tickets, and sriracha bottles.
Furthermore, 'rizz,' recently named Oxford's word of the year, was a frontrunner for trending slang definition queries.
