The Most Searched Terms of 2017

Google unveiled the most searched phrases and names in 2017 for a variety of categories yesterday, meaning you can see what the world was thinking about the past year. From the hottest tech to the movies that had people buzzing, Google’s searches are a good indicator of what was on people’s minds. Check out some of the lists below and then click through to see many more categories on Google Trends.

Movies

1. IT
2. Wonder Woman
3. Beauty and the Beast
4. Logan
5. Justice League

Consumer Tech

1. iPhone 8
2. iPhone X
3. Nintendo Switch
4. Samsung Galaxy S8
5. Xbox One X

How To…

1. Make slime
2. Make solar eclipse glasses
3. Buy Bitcoin
4. Watch Mayweather vs McGregor
5. Make a fidget spinner

TV Shows

1. Stranger Things
2. 13 Reasons Why
3. Big Brother Brasil
4. Game of Thrones
5. Iron Fist

Musicians and Bands

1. Ariana Grande
2. Linkin Park
3. Lady Gaga
4. Mariah Carey
5. Ed Sheeran