The search engine giant released their top Google searches for 2022 in the US and we’re sharing them with you. Did you contribute to these trends? Here are the top 10 search phrases for the year:
- Wordle
- Election results
- Betty White
- Queen Elizabeth
- Bob Saget
- Ukraine
- Mega Millions
- Powerball numbers
- Anne Heche
- Jeffrey Dahmer
In case you haven’t been routinely following current events, here are a few categories and some of their main 2022 Google searches that rocked the internet.
Top Google Searches in News
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“Queen Elizabeth passing”
The British monarch matriarch passed away on the 22nd of September in the royal family’s Balmoral estate. It’s the end of an era, but it’s also a new beginning for a modern take on the role of royalties in the modern world.
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“Ukraine”
Ukraine is a country that’s known for many things. They’re the largest European country (besides Russia), they’re home to gorgeous people, and the unfortunate nuclear tragedy (The Chernobyl disaster) took place here. Unfortunately, this year gave the world another reason to remember this country; Ukrainians are currently defending their nation from Russian invasion.
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“Texas School Shooting”
The Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, is a testament to how mentally-compromised teenagers need to be looked after. It’s one thing to exercise your right to bear arms, but to use it irresponsibly is another— gun violence and school shootings are serious and ongoing issues that are occurring in the country right now.
Top Google Searches in Celebrities
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“Johnny Depp”
Pirates of the Caribbean superstar Johnny Depp finally took his domestic abuse experience to the court. Johnny Depp sued his ex-partner Amber Heard for defamation after she claimed to be a victim of abuse. In the end, Johnny Depp won the case.
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“Will Smith”
Will Smith finally won his first Oscar as best actor for his performance in King Richard; he plays the role of Richard Williams— father of athletes Serena and Venus Williams. However, this was overshadowed after he slapped Chris Rock; the comedian made a joke about (Will Smith’s wife), Jada Pinkett-Smith’s alopecia.
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“Joseph Quinn”
Joseph Quinn had everyone going crazy for him this year, and it’s no surprise why. His performance as Eddie Munson in Stranger Things made him a fan favorite. Everyone was outraged when (spoiler alert!) his character was killed off very early in the season.
Top Google Searches in Movies
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“Encanto”
Encanto is an animated film by Walt Disney. It’s a fantasy comedy musical that revolves around the story of the Madrigal family who lives in the enchanted mountains called “Encanto.”
One of the songs in the film “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” was written by playwright Lin Manuel-Miranda. It’s a favorite among Encanto fans— even those who haven’t watched the film know this song! It’s also the top Hum to Search song on Google.
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“Top Gun: Maverick”
Numerous fans of the first Top Gun have been anticipating this sequel for decades, and finding out Tom Cruise is back to reprise his role got people to break the Internet. Top Gun: Maverick is the sequel to the 1986 movie Top Gun starring Tom Cruise.
Top Gun: Maverick is an action and drama movie about the arrogant naval pilot from the original Top Gun, Maverick. He’s since been in service for more than 30 years as one of the top Navy pilots. He’s also been training other top pilots and they’re on a dangerous mission.
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“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
The long-awaited Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was released this 2022. The film’s star-studded cast includes Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o, Michael B. Jordan, Tenoch Huerta, Angela Bassett, and many more talented actors. The movie was rewritten to pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman’s passing and subsequently, his character, T’Challa’s death. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever features the song Lift Me Up by Rihanna.
Top Google Searches in Athletes
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“Serena Williams”
Serena Williams may have lost to Ajla Tomljanovic last US Open but her mark on the tennis world is set in stone. After her defeat, she received a reverberating standing ovation from the crowd. She also announced her retirement shortly afterward. She told Vogue, “I have never liked the word retirement. It doesn’t feel like a modern word to me. I’ve been thinking of this as a transition,” she added “Maybe the best word to describe what I’m up to is evolution.”
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“Brittney Griner”
WNBA player Brittney Griner went viral this year not for her exceptional skills as a basketball player but for the highly-publicized arrest for allegedly smuggling marijuana in Russia— she was found to possess vape cartridges that contain hash oil. Griner was detained for almost a year until her recent release last December 8, 2022 as a prisoner exchange to Russian convict Viktor Bout.
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“Antonio Brown”
American football player and rapper Antonio Brown’s has police camped outside his house. The stand-off is caused by a domestic violence case involving his ex-partner after he allegedly threw a shoe at her and threatened to shoot her. He’s active on social media and recently posted a photo of him in bed with a woman who resembles Gisele Bündchen— ex-wife of his fellow footballer Tom Brady. This had fans going wild; speculating that they are dating.
2022 In A Nutshell
We lost a few individuals many of us look up to this 2022. We’re also witnesses to the ongoing violence that can hopefully be resolved before the year ends. On the bright side, we also get to see people’s creativity come to fruition. Whether it be through movies, songs, or animation, the top Google searches for 2022 remind us that this is one of the most unforgettable years.
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