Google reveals top trending searches of 2025. Check out the list.

Google's Year in Search for 2025 highlights the people, shows, and events that captured global attention this year. Among the most searched were Zohran Mamdani, Erika Kirk, and the Netflix sensation KPop Demon Hunters.

The top trending search in the United States was Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist who was tragically killed while addressing students at Utah Valley University on September 10. Close behind was the animated Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters, followed by Labubus, a collection of monster dolls created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, inspired by Nordic mythology. These dolls feature large heads, sharp teeth, big eyes, and vibrant outfits.

Other major topics included the record-breaking government shutdown, President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and trade tariffs. Google's data covers searches from January 1 to November 25, 2025. The company emphasized that the list represents trending topicsthose that experienced a notable surge in interest this yearrather than the most-searched terms overall, which tend to remain stable year to year.

December marked the start of awards season, beginning with the Gotham Awards, signaling the kickoff for Oscar contenders. The month also featured high-profile movie premieres, including Avatar: Fire and Ash and Marty Supreme, drawing celebrities like A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, and Billie Eilish.

Key public appearances included President Trump meeting New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the White House on November 21, and Erika Kirk receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously for her late husband Charlie Kirk on October 14.

Entertainment highlights featured Pedro Pascal at Paris Fashion Week, Shedeur Sanders in NFL action, and the animated adventures of K-pop stars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey in KPop Demon Hunters. Netflix also released The Hunting Wives, based on May Cobb's 2021 novel.

Music and pop culture moments included D4vd at the Coachella afterparty, Taylor Swifts collaboration with Travis and Jason Kelce, and trending discussions on fan-favorite video games and popular destinations on Google Maps.

Overall, 2025s trending searches paint a vivid picture of a year shaped by cultural hits, political events, and moments that sparked global conversations.

Author: Benjamin Carter