Gemini topped Google's search trends in 2025.

Each year, Google compiles a list of the fastest-growing search queries, offering insight into the topics that captured public interest. This year, global curiosity ranged from AI chatbots and culinary trends to sports and pop culture phenomena.

It is important to note that Googles Year in Search does not indicate the most commonly searched terms overall. Instead, it focuses on searches that experienced a significant surge in 2025 compared to the previous year.

Leading the list of trending searches was Gemini, Googles AI chatbot. Close behind were searches for India vs England and political commentator Charlie Kirk. Other AI-related queries also made the cut, with DeepSeek ranking seventh among the trending topics.

News Topics

Charlie Kirk dominated news-related searches, particularly the query Charlie Kirk assassination. Other prominent news searches included Iran and US Government Shutdown.

Food and Recipes

In the culinary category, the sweet-and-spicy condiment hot honey captured the top spot. Other popular recipes included Marry Me Chicken and chimichurri.

Entertainment

For movies, the most searched title was Anora, followed by Superman and the Minecraft Movie. Among actors, Mikey Madison, the star of Anora, led the searches, with Lewis Pullman from Marvels Thunderbolts in second place and Isabela Merced from Superman in third.

Sports

Sports enthusiasts were most interested in the FIFA Club World Cup, followed by the Asia Cup and ICC Champions Trophy. In terms of teams, Paris Saint-Germain F.C. topped the list, trailed by S.L. Benfica and the Toronto Blue Jays.

Podcasts

The top podcast searches were led by The Charlie Kirk Show, followed by Jason and Travis Kelces New Heights and This is Gavin Newsom.

Books

In literature, Colleen Hoovers Regretting You was the most searched book, with Rebecca Yarros Onyx Storm and Naveesa Allens Lights Out rounding out the top three.

Author: Ethan Caldwell