Disney Plus was the top searched term on Google in the United States for 2019. Globally, the top searched term was India vs South Africa — referencing a cricket match that occurred in September, also demonstrating the power of one of the largest, emerging markets for Google.
Following Disney Plus as top searched terms in the U.S. were Cameron Boyce, the 20-year-old actor who died on July 6, 2019, rapper Nipsey Hussle, who died on March 31, 2019 and Hurricane Dorian, the most intense tropical cyclone to have hit the Bahamas.
Globally, India vs. South Africa was followed by Cameron Boyce, soccer championship Copa America, cricket series Bangladesh vs India and the iPhone 11.
The other search term to make Google’s top ten list was “Notre Dame.” It demonstrated great international interest after a fire in April severely damaged the famed Roman Catholic cathedral in Paris, France.
In the U.S. and globally, controversial, former NFL player Antonio Brown was the most searched athlete for 2019.
The top searched songs of 2019 in the U.S. and globally include “Old Town Road” by Lil’ Nas X, “7 Rings” by Ariana Grande, “Shallow” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.
The top vacation searches worldwide sought information about Maldives, Mexico, Japan, Bora Bora and Las Vegas, Nevada.
Under the subject “babies” Google reported that Baby Yoda and Baby Shark ranked ahead of royal baby, a search for information about the birth of a real baby to Britain’s Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan Markle.
In many nations, environmental activist Greta Thunberg topped the search list.
