Google reveals the top trending searches of 2025

Core Insights - Google has released its Year in Search 2025, highlighting significant events and cultural moments that drove search interest spikes [1][2] Group 1: Trending Searches - The top trending search in the U.S. for 2025 was Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during a campus event, leading to a surge in search activity [1] - Other notable searches included Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters," the viral collectible Labubu, Apple's iPhone 17, and the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" signed into law in July [2][8] - Additional significant search spikes were observed for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, the AI platform DeepSeek, the government shutdown, the FIFA Club World Cup, and tariffs [2][8] Group 2: Trending News and Events - Major news-related searches included the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," the government shutdown, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk [8] - Other trending topics encompassed protests, natural disasters, and significant political events such as the U.S. presidential inauguration and the selection of a new Pope [8]