Google has unveiled its list of the UK’s most-searched topics of 2024, offering a snapshot of the year’s biggest moments and trending queries.
Topping the list of musicians were Oasis, whose reunion for a UK tour in August catapulted them to the forefront of searches. The question “how to get Oasis tickets” became the second most-searched “how to” query of the year, reflecting immense excitement among fans.
Events like the US presidential election and the rise of 17-year-old darts sensation Luke Littler, who reached the PDC World Championship final in January, also captured significant public attention.
Top News Searches
England’s men’s football team dominated headlines in July as their journey to the Euro 2024 final in Germany became the UK’s most-searched topic of the year. Despite a valiant effort, they lost 2-1 to Spain, leaving fans heartbroken but proud.
The sudden death of former One Direction star Liam Payne ranked as the second most-searched news story. Other notable news topics included the disappearance and recovery of British teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife and the tragic death of TV doctor Michael Mosley on the Greek island of Symi.
- Euros
- Liam Payne
- Jay Slater
- Michael Mosley
- US Election
- Kate Middleton
- Baby Reindeer
- Olympics
- Oasis tickets
- Fool Me Once
Top People Searches
Kate Middleton’s health journey, including a cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy treatment, made her the UK’s most-searched person. President-elect Donald Trump and Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer, who led his party to power after 14 years, also ranked high.
- Kate Middleton
- Donald Trump
- Luke Littler
- Keir Starmer
- Imane Khelif
- Alan Hansen
- King Charles
- Richard Gadd
- Michelle Keegan
- Yung Filly
Top Film and TV Searches
Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice led film searches, while Netflix’s Baby Reindeer dominated TV, sparking real-world intrigue over character identities.
Film
- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
- It Ends With Us
- Inside Out 2
- Dune: Part Two
- Deadpool & Wolverine
- Alien: Romulus
- Gladiator II
- Poor Things
- Madame Web
- Joker: Folie À Deux
TV
- Baby Reindeer
- Fool Me Once
- The Gentlemen
- One Day
- Fallout
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
- Rivals
- The Perfect Couple
- Mr Bates vs The Post Office
- Until I Kill You
Top Athletes
Darts prodigy Luke Littler topped athlete searches, thanks to his historic PDC World Championship run and later triumphs. Jude Bellingham and Simone Biles also made the list.
- Luke Littler
- Lamine Yamal
- Simone Biles
- Jude Bellingham
- Adam Peaty
- Anthony Joshua
- Ollie Watkins
- Chris Hoy
- Cole Palmer
- Nico Williams
“How to” and “When is” Queries
The year’s top “how to” query was “how to vote in the UK,” while many sought to watch the Northern Lights and blockbuster boxing events. Meanwhile, “when is the US election” was the most popular timing-related question, followed by interest in major sporting and entertainment events.
How to
- Vote in the UK
- Get Oasis tickets
- Watch Fury vs Usyk
- Watch Tyson vs Paul
- Make a pornstar martini
- Watch the Olympics
- See the Northern Lights
- Block someone on TikTok
- Make life in infinite craft
- Vote for the UK in Eurovision
When is
- The US election
- The budget
- The Euros final
- Coronation Street on this week
- Mike Tyson v Jake Paul
- England playing next
- Traitors on
- The solar eclipse
- The general election
- The World Cup
Google’s data reveals a year of pivotal moments, ranging from cultural milestones to national events, shaping the UK’s collective curiosity in 2024.
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