Google has just released a list of the most frequently searched words on their platform in 2022.
Google just revealed the most searched words of year 2022
As we welcome 2023, it’s a good time to reflect on the events of the past year. Google has recently released its list of the most searched terms on its search engine for 2022. The top search was for Worlde, a popular online game in which players try to guess a word through multiple attempts. The game was eventually purchased by the New York Times for a significant sum. The second most searched term was “India vs England,” referring to a sporting event, specifically a cricket match between the two countries in July 2022. The third most searched term was for Ukraine, which has been deeply affected by war since February and has been a major topic in the news.
- Wordle
- India vs England
- Ukraine
- Queen Elizabeth
- Ind vs SA
- World Cup
- India vs West Indies
- iPhone 14
- Jeffrey Dahmer
- Indian Premier League
Most searched words in the News category:
In the News category, Ukraine was the most searched term on Google. The conflict in Ukraine, which began on February 24 when Russia invaded, has received extensive coverage from media outlets around the world. The second most searched news item on Google was the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022 at the age of 96. The loss of the British sovereign was deeply mourned by her subjects and many people globally. In a year marked by political events, it is not surprising that “election results” was the third most popular search on Google.
- Ukraine
- Queen Elizabeth passing
- Election results
- Powerball numbers
- Monkeypox
- Hurricane Ian
- Johnny Depp verdict
- Texas school shooting
- Will Smith Oscars
- Roe v Wade
The most searched words in the category Cultural sites:
In 2022, Google users were interested in some of the world’s most iconic cultural landmarks. The top two searched-for places were Buckingham Palace in London and Big Ben, whose bells have recently been restored after five years of renovations. The Great Pyramid of Giza, which has captivated people for over 4,500 years, was the next most popular search. France also had several landmarks that made the top 10, including the Louvre Pyramid in Paris and the Palais Idéal in Hauterives.
- Buckingham Palace, London, UK
- Big Ben, London, UK
- The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
- Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- The Royal Palace of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
- Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei, Taiwan
- lL Louvre pyramid, Paris, France
- Palais Idéal, Hauterives, France
- Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea
Most searched words in the category Films:
2022 was a successful year for cinema with the release of many new films. Four superhero movies made it into the top 10: Thor: Love and Thunder, Black Adam, The Batman, and Morbius. Other films that were of high interest to Google users included the sequel to Top Gun, the final installment in the Jurassic Park saga, and the adaptation of Uncharted.
- Thor: Love and Thunder, by Taika Waititi
- Black Adam, by Jaume Collet-Serra
- Top Gun: Maverick, by Joseph Kosinski
- The Batman, by Matt Reeves
- Encanto by Byron Howard and Jared Bush
- Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, by Ayan Mukerji
- Jurassic World Dominion, by Colin Trevorrow
- K.G.F: Chapter 2, by Prashanth Neel
- Uncharted, by Ruben Fleischer
- Morbius by Daniel Espinosa
Most searched words in the Series category:
In 2022, streaming platforms and TV channels released a number of highly engaging and addictive programs. Euphoria season 2, starring Zendaya, was a hit and received a lot of attention from internet users. HBO also had success with the sequel to the series House of Dragons, a prequel to Game of Thrones. Netflix had a strong year with six series in the top 10, including the October release of The Watcher.
- Euphoria, HBO
- House of the Dragon, HBO
- Moon Knight, Disney+
- The Watcher, Netflix
- Inventing Anna, Netflix
- Dahmer, Netlfix
- The Boys, Amazon Prime Video
- All of Us Are Dead, Netflix
- Sandman, Netflix
- Heartstopper, Netlfix
