Here’s a revised list of the top 10 categories of web search topics, excluding specific site names, for early 2025:
1. Streaming Content (Movies, TV Shows, Music): Searches for specific titles, reviews, where to watch/listen, etc. This encompasses a huge range of queries.
2. Product Reviews and Comparisons: People heavily research products before buying, from electronics to appliances to cosmetics.
3. How-To Guides and Tutorials: Covers everything from cooking recipes to DIY repairs to software instructions.
4. News and Current Events: Breaking news, political analysis, sports scores, etc.
5. Health Information: Symptoms, treatments, medical conditions, fitness advice, nutrition information.
6. Travel Information: Flights, hotels, destinations, attractions, travel restrictions, visa requirements.
7. Job Search and Career Advice: Job postings, resume writing, interview tips, salary information.
8. Financial Information: Stock prices, investment advice, loan rates, tax information, personal finance tips.
9. Gaming: Game reviews, walkthroughs, cheat codes, esports news, hardware recommendations.
10. Local Business Information: Restaurants, services, stores, reviews, hours of operation, directions.
Compare to Our Answer in 2024
What are the top 10 most common web search topics? These change with new events and technologies, but according to various reports and studies on the topic, here are some widely searched topics for online users:
1. Entertainment (movies, TV shows, music, games, etc.)
2. News (local and global news, current events, etc.)
3. Travel (booking flights, hotels, vacation packages, etc.)
4. Online shopping (products, reviews, price comparison, etc.)
5. Health and wellness (fitness, diet, supplements, mental health, etc.)
6. Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, etc.)
7. Education (online courses, tutorials, DIY, online degrees, etc.)
8. Finance (banking, investing, stock market, budgeting, taxes, etc.)
9. Food and drink (recipes, restaurants, cooking tips, etc.)
10. Technology (latest gadgets, software, apps, tips, tutorials, etc.)
References:
1. https://smallbiztrends.com/2018/05/what-people-search-for-on-the-web.html
2. https://www.internetlivestats.com/google-search-statistics/
3. https://www.semrush.com/blog/top-google-searches-2021/
4. https://www.oberlo.com/blog/most-searched-things-on-google
5. https://www.statista.com/statistics/264810/number-of-global-internet-users/
6. https://www.business2community.com/seo/what-do-people-search-for-most-on-google-23-statistics-to-know-02354409.