As 2025 comes to an end, Google search trends offer a snapshot of global curiosity, highlighting the people, foods, destinations and events that dominated online searches. The list reflects what the world was most eager to know about this year
Google Year in Search 2025 reveals people, food, places and events that dominated global curiosity. PICS/ X
As 2025 draws to a close, Google search trends reveal what captured global curiosity this year, from chart-topping musicians and headline-making personalities to comfort foods, global events and bucket-list travel destinations.
Most Googled People of 2025
d4vd: American singer-songwriter who shot to global fame with viral tracks like Romantic Homicide.
Kendrick Lamar: Acclaimed rapper and Pulitzer Prize winner, frequently hailed among the greatest artists of his generation.
Jimmy Kimmel: Popular American television host and comedian known for Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Tyler Robinson: An American individual linked to a widely reported public shooting case.
Pope Leo XIV: Made history as the first American-born pontiff after being elected head of the Catholic Church.
Most Searched Foods of 2025
Hot Honey: Sweet-and-spicy condiment that topped global searches, commonly paired with pizza, chicken and vegetables.
Marry Me Chicken: Creamy, flavour-packed one-pot dish that continued its viral social media popularity.
Chimichurri: Argentine herb sauce that gained popularity for its versatility beyond steak, including seafood dishes.
Chia Pudding: Health-focused, high-fibre breakfast option driven by wellness and meal-prep trends.
White Chicken Chilli: Comfort food favourite featuring chicken, white beans and green chillies.
Most Googled Places of 2025
Bilbao, Spain: Search interest surged due to cultural attractions, sporting events and improved international connectivity.
Barbados: Renewed attention driven by luxury hotel openings and increased global air connectivity.
Dubai, UAE: Continued tourism boom fuelled by new attractions and the opening of the world’s tallest hotel.
Santander, Spain: Emerged as a trending coastal destination amid Spain’s record tourism year.
Ibiza, Spain: Saw sustained interest thanks to nightlife, new hospitality projects and offbeat travel appeal.
Global Trending Events of 2025
According to Google’s Year in Search 2025, global attention was drawn to a mix of political upheavals, security concerns and climate-related crises. The most searched news events included:
Charlie Kirk Assassination: The killing of the American conservative activist in September sparked widespread shock and intense global search interest.
Iran: Searches surged amid evolving geopolitical tensions and international diplomatic developments involving Iran.
US Government Shutdown: Political gridlock in Washington led to a federal shutdown, driving sustained public curiosity worldwide.
Election of a New Pope: The appointment of Pope Leo XIV marked a historic moment as he became the first American-born pontiff.
Los Angeles Fires and Hurricane Melissa: Extreme weather events, including devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and Hurricane Melissa, dominated searches related to climate emergencies.
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