Disney Plus Tops Google's 2019 Year in Search Trends
Google releases its 2019 Year in Search data, revealing Disney Plus as the top trending search term in the United States. The list highlights the massive influence of streaming services, tech products, and internet culture on the year's biggest queries.
Google releases its annual Year in Search data, revealing Disney Plus as the number one trending search term in the United States for 2019. The data measures the search terms that see the largest spikes in traffic over a sustained period compared to the previous year. Following Disney Plus, the top U.S. trends include searches for Cameron Boyce, Nipsey Hussle, and Hurricane Dorian.
Entertainment and technology dominate the overall search trends, with Avengers: Endgame, Game of Thrones, and the iPhone 11 securing spots in the top ten. Game of Thrones also earns the title of the top trending TV show in the U.S., leading ahead of Stranger Things and The Mandalorian. Globally, the iPhone 11 ranks as the fifth biggest trend, while cricket matches and movies like Joker take other top international spots.
Internet culture and social media platforms heavily influence other search categories this year. Lil Nas X tops the trending songs list globally and in the U.S. after his hit goes viral on TikTok. Additionally, the "What is...?" search category shows high curiosity about online phenomena, with users frequently searching for definitions of Area 51, VSCO girls, the Momo Challenge, and the term "boomer."