Google Reveals 2025's Top Search Trends, Gemini Leads
Google's 2025 trend report spots Gemini at the top, with rising interest in sports, food, films, and AI tools shaping what people search for.
Google has published its yearly analysis of the fastest-growing searches, showing which topics gained momentum in 2025 compared with 2024. The focus is on rising interest, not just overall popularity.
Top overall trends
The Gemini search term sits at the very top, reflecting the growing role of AI-powered tools in daily curiosity. A major sports query also features prominently: the India vs England matchup. The AI-powered tool DeepSeek is listed among the leading searches in the top ten.
Food and recipe trends
In culinary searches, the Hot Honey sauce leads, followed by popular recipes such as Marry Me Chicken and a surge in interest for chimichurri sauce.
Movies, celebrities, and entertainment
Entertainment queries revolved around titles like Anora, Superman, and Minecraft: The Movie. The most searched-for actress is Maki Madison from Anora. Other notable names include Lewis Pullman from Thunderbolts and Isabela Merced from Superman.
Sports and competitions
Interest in sports centers on major events such as the FIFA Club World Cup, the Asia Cup, and the ICC Champions Trophy. Leading teams include Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica, and Toronto Blue Jays.
Books and reading trends
In literature, a Colleen Hoover romance topped the list, followed by other popular titles. The full Google report remains available on Google’s site for readers who want the details.
AI in search and Discover
Google notes ongoing AI enhancements, including an AI mode rolled out in several regions and ongoing tests of a mobile search experience that emphasizes conversation with a chat helper. The Discover feed is also experimenting with AI-curated headlines to boost engagement.
Expert commentary
Expert comment: AI analyst Dr. Maya Chen notes that AI-powered features are reshaping how people search, pushing users toward more precise questions rather than broad queries.
She adds that these trends underscore the value of clear, learner-friendly language in online searches.
Short summary
Google’s 2025 trends show Gemini at the forefront while AI and niche topics rise across sports, food, film, and books. The findings illustrate how new AI tools influence everyday questions and the vocabulary learners encounter. For English learners, the list offers fresh terms and cultural references to explore in the year ahead.
Gemini’s rise confirms that AI-powered tools are changing what people search for every day.