A Quick Look At Google's Year in Search 2025

Google finally announced results for Year in Search 2025, and the trends offer a clear picture of what shaped this unpredictable year. At the top of the trending list is Gemini, which is Google’s AI model that was in the spotlight throughout 2025.

Charlie Kirk’s name also appeared across multiple categories after confusion surrounding reports of his assassination. His passing drove repeated search spikes as people looked for confirmation.

In the news segment, heavy topics led the charts. Searches about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, developments in Iran, the US government shutdown, and the selection of a new Pope were among the most searched news topics this year. LA fires also climbed the rankings as extreme climate events returned to focus.

In people searches, names like d4vd, Kendrick Lamar, Jimmy Kimmel, Tyler Robinson, and Pope Leo XIV topped the charts. Meanwhile, the passing list includes Ozzy Osbourne, Hulk Hogan, Michelle Trachtenberg, Diane Keaton, and Charlie Kirk.

When it comes to entertainment, movies such as Anora, Superman, Minecraft, Thunderbolts, and Sinners dominated film searches. Gamers pushed Arc Raiders, Battlefield 6, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to the top of gaming queries. Recipe searches, including Hot Honey and Chia Pudding, rounded out a year where lifestyle and entertainment shaped everyday curiosity.