Google's 2024 search trends: IPL to K-dramas, what Indians searched most

Google says that globally, there are billions of searches a day on Google-and 15 per cent of them are brand new

It’s that time of the year, when everyone wants to look back. Google, the search giant has come up with its list of topics that were most searched by Indian internet users in 2024.

 

Google says that globally, there are billions of searches a day on its platform -- and 15 per cent of them were new.

 

This year, searches spanned a fascinating spectrum -- a vibrant mix of sports fervour (IPL to Olympics) and entertainment love across boundaries (Stree 2 to K-dramas), to also exploring indie music hits (Nadaaniyan), 'demure and mindful' (and hilarious!) memes, and quirky (or Pookie!) lingo.

 

People also searched for celebrated athletes including Vinesh Phogat and Hardik Pandya. Ratan Tata’s demise also drew a host of people to the search platform as they were curious to know more about the tycoon.

 

We dreamt about the wanderlust favourite this year, Azerbaijan, and explored new themes, be it with relationships (Orange Peel Theory, Throning Dating) or workplace behaviours (Gen Z boss work memes).

 

Indian internet users also relied on Google for all sorts of practical help, from information about “how to vote” to checking on “AQI near me”, and to satisfy their curiosity about the world, such as the meaning of “All Eyes on Rafah”.

 

Indian travellers’ wanderlust took them far and wide -- from the shores of Bali to the historic streets of Azerbaijan, which emerged as a hot favourite this year. Closer home, the mountains of Manali and the vibrant city of Jaipur beckoned travellers seeking adventure and cultural immersion. Exploring new places often goes hand-in-hand with discovering new flavours. This year, India’s culinary curiosity was evident in the diverse range of recipes searched for. Traditional favourites like Mango Pickle and Ugadi Pachadi shared the spotlight with global cocktails like the Pornstar Martini cocktail, and the Flat White and regional specialties like Chammanthi and Onam Sadhya. 

 

Top trending searches overall

 

• IPL
• T20 World Cup
• Bharatiya Janata Party
• Election results 2024
• Olympics 2024
• Excessive heat
• Ratan Tata
• Indian National Congress
• Pro Kabaddi League
• Indian Super League

 

Top 5 trending searches for movies

 

• Stree 2
• Kalki 2898 AD
• 12th Fail
• Lapaata Ladies
• Hanu-Man

 

Top 5 trending shows

 

• Heeramandi
• Mirzapur
• Last of Us
• Bigg Boss 17
• Panchayat

 

Top trending memes

 

• Orange Peel Theory
• Gen Z boss memes
• Blue Grinch knee surgery
• Very demure, very mindful
• Hamster memes