List of top trending Google Search queries by year

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This is a list of top trending Google Search queries by year, published annually in Google Trends. The results are compiled from trillions of Google searches [1] and categorized by topic.

Google Search web search engine developed by Google

Google Search, also referred to as Google Web Search or simply Google, is a web search engine developed by Google LLC. It is the most used search engine on the World Wide Web across all platforms, with 92.74% market share as of October 2018, handling more than 3.5 billion searches each day.

A web search query is a query based on a specific search term that a user enters into a web search engine to satisfy his or her information needs. Web search queries are distinctive in that they are often plain text or hypertext with optional search-directives. They vary greatly from standard query languages, which are governed by strict syntax rules as command languages with keyword or positional parameters.

Google Trends is a website by Google that analyzes the popularity of top search queries in Google Search across various regions and languages. The website uses graphs to compare the search volume of different queries over time.

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2017

Global

Top Trending Searches Worldwide in 2017 [2]
Overall SearchesNewsGlobal PeopleLossSporting EventsHow to...?TV ShowsConsumer Tech
Hurricane IrmaHurricane IrmaMatt LauerTom PettyWimbledonHow to make slimeStranger ThingsiPhone 8
iPhone 8BitcoinMeghan MarkleChester BenningtonSuperbowlHow to make solar eclipse glasses13 Reasons WhyiPhone X
iPhone XLas Vegas ShootingNadia ToffaChris CornellMayweather vs McGregor FightHow to buy BitcoinBig Brother BrasilNintendo Switch
Matt LauerNorth KoreaHarvey WeinsteinBill PaxtonTour de FranceHow to watch Mayweather vs McGregorGame of ThronesSamsung Galaxy S8
Meghan MarkleSolar EclipseKevin SpaceyHugh HefnerWorld SeriesHow to make a fidget spinnerIron FistXbox One X

Australia

Top Trending Searches in Australia in 2017 [3]
Overall SearchesNewsGlobal PeopleLossSporting EventsHow to...?What is...?Why is...?
Australian Open 2017Cyclone DebbieHarvey WeinsteinChris CornellAustralian Open 2017How to make slimeWhat is MSGWhy is Pandora shutting down
Melbourne Cup 2017North KoreaEd SheeranHugh HefnerMelbourne Cup 2017How to make a fidget spinnerWhat is BitcoinWhy is Club Penguin shutting down
Wimbledon 2017Amazon Australia siteKevin SpaceyChester BenningtonWimbledon 2017How to make fluffy slimeWhat is kimchiWhy is Australia Day on 26 January
Fidget SpinnerHurricane IrmaGal GadotTom PettyMayweather McGregor fightHow to watch Mayweather vs McGregorWhat is a publicianWhy is it called Good Friday
Cyclone DebbieBali VolcanoFloyd MayweatherDustin MartinAFL Grand Final 2017How to buy BitcoinWhat is covfefeWhy is Nathan Lyon Garry

United States

Top Trending Searches in the United States in 2017 [4]
Overall SearchesNewsGlobal PeopleLossActivations (protests)How to...?MoviesProfessional Sport Teams
Hurricane IrmaHurricane IrmaMatt LauerTom PettyNFL National Anthem protestsHow to make slimeITNew York Yankees
Matt LauerLas Vegas ShootingMeghan MarkleAaron HernandezCharlottesville protestsHow to make solar eclipse glassesBeauty and the BeastHouston Astros
Tom PettySolar EclipseHarvey WeinsteinChris CornellBoston Free Speech rallyHow to watch the solar eclipseWonder WomanBoston Celtics
Super BowlHurricane HarveyMichael FlynnBill PaxtonUC Berkeley protestsHow to watch Mayweather vs McGregorGet OutLos Angeles Dodgers
Las Vegas ShootingBitcoin PriceKevin SpaceyHugh HefnerSt. Louis protestsHow to buy BitcoinJustice LeagueAtlanta Falcons

2016

Global

Top Trending Searches Worldwide in 2016 [5]
Overall SearchesNewsGlobal PeopleLossSporting EventsMoviesMusiciansConsumer Tech
Pokémon GoUS ElectionDonald TrumpPrinceRio OlympicsDeadpoolCéline DioniPhone 7
iPhone 7OlympicsHillary ClintonDavid BowieWorld SeriesSuicide SquadKeshaFreedom 251
Donald TrumpBrexitMichael PhelpsChristina GrimmieTour de FranceThe RevenantMichael BubléiPhone SE
PrinceOrlando ShootingMelina TrumpAlan RickmanWimbledonCaptain America Civil WarCreediPhone 6S
PowerballZika VirusSimone BilesMuhammad AliAustralian OpenBatman v Supermanディーン フジオカ (Dean Fujioka)Google Pixel

Australia

Top Trending Searches in Australia in 2016 [6]
Overall SearchesNewsGlobal PeopleLossSporting Events
US ElectionUS ElectionDonald TrumpDavid BowieOlympics
OlympicsCensusHillary ClintonPrinceEuro 2016
CensusPokemon GoConor McGregorAlan RickmanAustralian Open 2016
Euro 2016Total solar eclipseSteven AveryMuhammad AliMelbourne Cup 2016
Australian Open 2016Oscars 2016Melina TrumpChristina GrimmieUFC 205

United States

Top Trending Searches in the United States in 2016 [7]
Overall SearchesNewsGlobal PeopleActorsActressesAuthorsConsumer TechColleges & universities
PowerballOlympicsDonald TrumpBrad PittMeghan MarkleCarrie FisheriPhone SEIvy Tech Community College, Central Indiana Region
PrinceElectionHillary ClintonTom HiddlestonMarion CotillardMarcia ClarkiOS 10Texas State University
Hurricane MatthewOrlando ShootingMichael PhelpsAdam DriverJodie SweetinGavin LongGoogle PixelVilanova University
Pokémon GoBrexitBernie SandersJese WilliamsDaisy RidleyGwen IfilliPhone 7 PlusElon University
Slither.ioZika VirusSteven AveryTom HollandBrie LarsonBen ShapiroNintendo SwitchMississippi State University

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