Google Top Search Trends of 2020, From Coronavirus to Bread and everything in Between

  

Google Top Search Trends of 2020

Google has published its annual overview of key search trends and themes of 2020 - a stark reminder of all the things that have happened in 2020. 

Methodology Used by Google:

According to Google, "Lists are based on search terms that had the highest spike this year as compared to the previous year."

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Analysis of the 2021 Trends shows that:

Google’s Year in Search 2020 provides a snapshot of emotions, distractions and obsessions of an extraordinary year. Some of the questions are similar to wherever we are in the world; others highlight our differences.

Unsurprisingly, “coronavirus” topped the overall list.

The search trends show the impact of the COVID-19 on life. Teleconferencing company Zoom became a household name (not to mention a highly profitable business) as employees adapted to working from home, and people turned to video calls instead of meeting in person.

Google Classroom was one of several online resources providing education to millions of children affected by school closures. 

Searches for “how to foster a dog” reached an all-time high as social distancing triggered a yearning for the companionship of a pet.

In the end, 2020 has been an year of extraordinary, to say the least.