Whether it’s how to change a lightbulb or who won the football, Google is the go-to search engine for millions of people across the UK.
Now, Google has revealed exactly which terms Britons were searching for in 2024.
The tech giant’s Year in Search report highlights the top trending people, entertainment, moments, and most-asked questions in the UK throughout the year.
Luke Littler, the 17-year-old darts prodigy, tops the list as the top trending ‘Athlete of the Year’, pipping Olympians and Top Premier League stars to the post.
Meanwhile, the search for Oasis tickets was a huge talking point, with ‘How to get Oasis tickets’ revealed as one of the most-asked questions.
‘2024 has been a year of comebacks, curiosity, and community,’ said Matt Cooke from the Google News Initiative.
‘Whether it’s fans reuniting for Oasis, young sports stars like Luke Littler making waves, or Brits voting in everything from elections to Eurovision, these searches show a nation full of passion and interest.
‘It’s amazing to see what captivated the UK, and it’s always a privilege to highlight these moments in Google’s Year in Search.’
Whether it’s how to change a lightbulb or who won the football, Google is the go-to search engine for millions of people across the UK. Now, Google has revealed exactly which terms Britons were searching for in 2024
Luke Littler, the 17-year-old darts prodigy, tops the list as the top trending ‘Athlete of the Year’, pipping Olympians and Top Premier League stars to the post
Google’s Year in Search report reveals the ‘trending’ searches for 2024.
‘Top “trending” queries for 2024 are the searches that had a high spike in traffic over a sustained period in 2024 as compared to 2023, showing us what was “hot” in 2024,’ it explained.
Top sports searches of the year
From the Paris Olympic Games to England reaching the finals of the Euros, it’s safe to say that 2024 was a huge year for sports.
Several Olympians including Simone Biles and Adam Peaty were among the top athletes searched for, alongside footballers Jude Bellingham, Ollie Watkins, and Cole Palmer.
However, it was the 17-year-old darts prodigy, Luke Littler who topped the athletes list.
What’s more, Littler was the third most searched person overall, second only to Kate Middleton and Donald Trump.
Responding to the news, Littler said: ‘To be recognised in two of Google’s Year in Search lists is a huge honour.
This year, Oasis fans across the UK rushed to search for tickets online, after the band announced their long-awaited reunion tour
‘It’s been an amazing year for me personally, and for the sport of darts as a whole.
‘I can’t quite believe I’m trending higher than both the Prime Minister and the King in the “People” category—and in a year of such great sporting achievements, it’s a proud moment for me to be the top trending athlete in 2024.’
Top music searches of the year
This year, Oasis fans across the UK rushed to search for tickets online, after the band announced their long-awaited reunion tour.
‘How to get Oasis tickets’ was the second top trending ‘How to’ question of the year.
The Gallagher brothers also cemented their place at the top of this year’s musicians list, with ‘Oasis tickets’ also making the trending terms list.
Cyndi Lauper hit the headlines after performing at Glastonbury Festival, while Gen Z favourites, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan were also in the top list.
‘Who could forget when UK artist Raye made history at the Brit Awards, winning six of the seven prizes she was nominated for this year?’ Google added.
Britons’ love for true crime was evident this year, with Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (pictured) featured on the top TV searches, alongside Fool Me Once, and Baby Reindeer
Rivals, the TV series based on Jilly Cooper’s 80s classic, brought retro flair to TV, according to Google
Top TV and movie searches of the year
Britons’ love for true crime was evident this year, with Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story featured on the top TV searches, alongside Fool Me Once, and Baby Reindeer.
Meanwhile, on the big screen, familiar stories captured Brits’ imaginations.
‘Sequels like Joker 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine sparked renewed love for familiar stories, while Rivals, based on Jilly Cooper’s 80s classic, brought retro flair to TV,’ Google added.
Top ‘How to…’ searches of the year
The UK election had Britons searching for ‘How to vote in the UK’, while many music fans were desperate to get their hands on Oasis tickets.
‘How to watch Fury vs Usyk’ also proved popular, as did ‘How to watch the Olympics.’
However, some of the top ‘How to…’ searches were unrelated to current events.
This includes ‘How to make a Pornstar Martini’, ‘How to Make Life in Infinite Craft’, and ‘How to block someone on TikTok’.
