Google Reveals Top Searches of 2023
Date: 2023-12-11 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: TECHNOLOGY
The Year's Top Searches Unveiled
Google has once again disclosed the most sought-after searches of the year, presenting a comprehensive list that encapsulates the interests and inquiries of users globally. Comprising 18 sections, each featuring the top 10 most popular queries within the search engine's domain, the list covers a diverse range of topics and curiosities.
Dominating News and Events
Topping the charts in the 'News' category was the conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas in the Gaza sector. Following closely was the catastrophe involving the minisubmarine "Titan" that occurred in June. Notable mentions also included the earthquake in Turkey, hurricanes "Hilary," "Idalia," and "Lee," two shootings in the US, the war in Sudan, and India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission.
Personalities and Entertainment
According to rankings, actor Jeremy Renner claimed the top spot as the most searched personality, while Shakira emerged as the most sought-after singer. Among athletes, the name of American footballer Damar Hamlin garnered the most attention.
Movies, Series, and More
In the realm of 'Films,' "Barbie" secured the highest position, closely trailed by the movie "Oppenheimer." Popular series this year included "The Last of Us," "Wednesday," and "Ginny & Georgia."
Varied Interests
Apart from these, Google's search queries were diverse, with the Japanese duo's song "Idol," Hogwarts Legacy game, and the Korean dish "Bibimbap" ranking among the top searches in music, gaming, and recipes, respectively.
Regional Insights and Ukrainian Trends
While Google Trends allows viewing popular queries by country, analytics for certain nations like Russia and Belarus remain unavailable. In Ukraine, top searches revolved around topics like "Air Raid Map," power outage schedules, the late PMC Wagner leader Evgeny Prigozhin, and ChatGPT.
Evolving Search Patterns
Comparing with 2022, the top searches for Ukrainians previously included topics like "Air Raid Map," "Ukraine News," "e-Declarations," "Ukraine Map," "Zhirinovsky," "Arestovich," "Putin," "Bachelor 2022," "Bayraktar," and "Hostomel."
