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Google’s Year in Search report for 2025 reveals the most curious queries that drove sustained traffic spikes compared to 2024. The top trending search was ‘Gemini,’ Google’s AI chatbot, followed by ‘India vs England’ and ‘Charlie Kirk.’ AI-related terms like DeepSeek also made the list, showing growing public interest in artificial intelligence. The report highlights specific topics rather than general terms like weather, offering insights into public fascination. Aisha Malik’s analysis provides context on how search patterns reflect cultural and technological shifts.
Key facts
- Gemini, Google’s AI chatbot, was the most searched term in 2025.
- AI chatbots like Gemini and DeepSeek accounted for multiple trending searches.
- The ‘India vs England’ query reflected global interest in sports and geopolitics.
- Charlie Kirk’s assassination rumors dominated news searches throughout the year.
- Google’s report focuses on sustained traffic increases rather than overall popularity.
