What did you Google in 2023? ‘Barbie,’ Israel-Hamas war are among the year’s top internet searches

Google’s “Year in Search” for 2023 is a compilation of the top global queries and trends from the year. It encompasses various categories, including pop culture, news events, notable individuals, entertainment, sports, and more, providing a snapshot of what people worldwide were searching for on Google.

Some notable trends in Google’s “Year in Search” for 2023 included the ongoing Israel-Hamas war as the top news trend, various pop culture moments, and search queries related to significant events like the Titanic-bound submersible incident and earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Additionally, it highlighted top trending people, movies, TV shows, songs, recipes, and sports teams, offering insights into the year’s interests and searches.

Google collects data for its “Year in Search” from January 1 through November 27 of the respective year. This data is gathered from search queries made on the Google platform and reflects global search trends, providing a comprehensive overview of the year’s internet activity.

Yes, Google provides more detailed data, including country-specific lists and trends from previous years, in its “Year in Search” archive. This allows users to explore specific trends and interests in different regions and over time.

To mark Google’s 25th birthday, the company also released top search data “of all time” across various specific categories, such as the most-Googled Grammy winner, the highest-searched athlete, and the most-searched movie or TV cast. This historical data provides interesting insights into long-term search trends and interests.