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Each year, Google’s Year in Search provides an uncanny snapshot of what captivated, worried, and inspired us. For 2024, the list of trending search terms is a reflection of a world navigating pivotal political moments, breakout cultural phenomena, and a steady stream of viral hits.
We've cut through the clutter to highlight the individuals, events, and patterns that really influenced 2024's search history for those who aren't interested in sifting through Google's data dump. Let's take a closer look at the year that had us constantly tapping the search box.
- Copa América
- Hurricane Milton tracker
- Olympic medal count
- Toby Keith
- Liam Payne
- Hugh Jackman
- Barry Keoghan
- Adam Brody
- Ella Purnell
- Jodie Foster