Google has peeled back the curtain and revealed what we’ll be searching for in 2024. Don’t worry. Completely safe for work.
Kamila Ibrahim, search trends communications manager at Google Australia, says this year’s search trends perfectly capture how dynamic Australians are. We stay informed, we’re obsessed with sports, we’re passionate about both home-grown and global entertainment, we’re ‘obsessed with Tay’, we keep up with the latest trends, we love to travel, we’re crafty. Show off your smart side. Prove that there’s never a dull moment!
Top searches in Australia in 2024:
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US Elections Olympic Medals Euro Liam Payne Taylor Swift Connection Copa America T20 World Cup TicketTech Marketplace Wheelchair Tennis Paralympics
We may love to make fun of our American friends, but we clearly can’t help but get into their business. Case in point, the recent US elections stole the crown for the top searches in 2024, and it’s no wonder such a dramatic result grabbed so much attention.
The rest of the list features sports that we Australians are equally passionate about. From the Olympics to the Paralympics, our love for sporting excellence has come through.
Who topped the list of Australia’s most searched people in 2024?
According to Google Australia, this year has seen a strong rise in female representation in sport, with names such as Sam Kerr, Jess Fox, Sakaki Balasaya, Alisa Trueu and Arialne Titmuss appearing on the trending list. So let’s hear from some of the amazing women who are inspiring us through 2024!
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Top search trends for people in Australia in 2024:
John Singleton Julian Assange Raygan Sam Kerr Bruce Lehmann Jacob Elordi Jess Fox Saya Sakakibara Alisa True Arian Titmuss
Australian entrepreneur John Singleton has expressed heartbreak following the tragic loss of his daughter Dawn Singleton, who was one of the seven victims of the Bondi Westfield stabbing earlier this year. He became the most searched Australian in 2024.
Meanwhile, it’s no surprise that Julian Assange is on the list. His high-profile case dominated headlines, and Assange pleaded guilty to a single charge of violating the Espionage Act before being extradited to Australia.
Want to know the definition of the most searched word in 2024?
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Australians have been exploring words this year, digging deep into sophisticated terms and their meanings. Thanks to TikTok, “modest” took the lead as it became the top trending definition search. But we didn’t stop there; our curiosity led us into even more complex areas of language.
Definitions of the most searched words in 2024:
modest — adjective, reserved, reserved, shy solfege — noun, practice singing using solfa syllables. Vox — noun, voice (especially in music journalism). Monticello – Italian for small mountain. Sobriquet — noun, nickname for a person. Katz — The noun “Katzenjammer” is a German word meaning “hangover” or “miserable mess.” It can also mean a farcical nature or a severe headache. biota — noun, the ecology of plants and animals in a particular region, habitat, or geological period. Ascot — noun, a wide silk tie for men. Ergo — adverb, therefore/therefore. Baroque — An adjective relating to or referring to the style of European architecture, music, and art of the 17th and 18th centuries that followed Mannerism and was characterized by ornate detail.
Yes, I’ve included the definition. You’ll thank me later.
Google Australia has also created a list of the most searched questions, DIYs, recipes, sports and everything in between. Keep an eye out for Google search trends in 2024.
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Google search trends for news events in 2024
US Elections Olympic Medals Samantha Murphy Bondi Junction Crowd Attack Cyclone Killy Hurricane Milton Baltimore Bridge Collapse Aurora Australia 2024 Queensland Election Results
Google search trends for global figures in 2024
Taylor Swift Donald Trump Kate Middleton Kamala Harris Imane Kelif Travis Kelce Joe Biden Travis Scott Simone Biles P. Diddy
Google Search Loss Trends in 2024
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Liam Payne Michael Mosley Maggie Smith Jesse Baird Shannen Doherty Donald Sutherland Nathan Templeton James Earl Jones Toby Keith Carl Weathers
Google search trends for sports in 2024
Olympic Euro Gymnastics Olympic Sport Climbing Combined Olympic Artistic Swimming Olympic Copa America Sailing Olympic T20 World Cup Wheelchair Tennis Paralympic Powerlifting Paralympic
Google search trends for recipes in 2024
Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Recipe Cucumber Salad Recipe Porn Star Martini Recipe Olympic Chocolate Muffin Recipe Otzenpick Recipe Bitter Melon Recipe Crumble Cookie Recipe Plant Based Recipes Colcannon Recipe Salt Tea Recipe
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Questions about Google Search trends in 2024
Who won the American election? When are the American elections? When do the Olympics start? When are Daylight Savings Stars? How old is Taylor Swift? How did Liam Payne die? When do the Olympics end? Australia When is Father’s Day? What flavor is the Grimace Shake? When is the Olympics? Opening Ceremony
2024 Google Search Trends: How-To
How to Watch the Australian Olympics How to Make a Man in Infinite Craft How to Watch Tyson vs. Paul How to Watch the Euros in Australia How to Meow How to Increase Horsepower How to Talk to Women (HA) How to Inspect a Used Car Tune Your Car How to turn off Engine Meta AI
DIY Google Search Trends in 2024
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DIY Car Maintenance DIY Halloween Costume Easter How to Make Bunny Footprints How to Make Taylor Swift’s Friendship Bracelet How to Make Slime Without Glue or Activators How to Make Borax How to Turn Regular Flour into Self-Raising How to Make Sugar Wax How to Make a DIY Book Week Costume Bow for Boys
Google search trends for entertainment in 2024
Connections Saltburn Baby Reindeer Boy Swallows Universe It Ends With Us Inside Out 2 Infinite Craft Fool Me Once The Strand Beetlejuice
Google search trends for domestic travel in 2024
Flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast Flights to King Island Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Jetstar Flights from Ballina to Sydney Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Brisbane Flights to Surfers Paradise Flights to Port Hedland Flights from Karratha Flights from Melbourne to Launceston Flights from Sydney to Uluru
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Google search trends for international travel in 2024
Visa-free travel to China Flights from Melbourne to Italy Flights from Melbourne to Bangkok Jetstar flights from Melbourne to Japan Jetstar flights to Phuket Flights from Sydney to the Philippines To Bali today Flights to Peru Flights to Kathmandu Flights from Brisbane to Vanuatu
What a wild year! I can’t wait to see what happens in 2025!
