2024 is going to end and this year was special in so many ways, it had many thrills and some surrows. Let’s get into the flashback of 2024. Today we will see what has trended throughout 2024 on Google and what Year in Search 2024 says.
2024 was the year of Sports Mania
The most watched item in India in 2024 was sports. Leading those sports items was IPL as people love watching their favorite teams and cricketing players. International games such as the Olympics, T20 World Cup, and Copa America had the same level of popularity.
The most followed names were Vinesh Phogat and Hardik Pandya through most of the year. Other games that are played between India and big cricketing nations such as England and Bangladesh contributed heavily to the search volume also.
Other competitions like Pro Kabaddi League and Indian Super League or ISL were on the same parallel as Indians showed growth interest in other games also. Be it kabaddi to football or cricket, the crowd is glued to every update.
Gala on Top
This is a huge entertainment year for India. A few of the searched movies in 2024 include Stree 2, Hanuman, and Kalki. Their story, which was interesting and had marvelous graphics, grabbed enormous attention.
Many social movies like 12th Fail and Laapataa Ladies were because of meaningful storytelling. Heeramandi dominated small-screen programmes. The Mirzapur was a concentrated dramatic watch glued to the screens.
More relatable shows like Panchayat and Kota Factory remained favorites amongst viewers all across the nation as they presented realistic Indian life stories relating to their audiences.
International entertainment was on the boom. Kdramas were in demand like a Queen of Tears, Marry My Husband, etc. The Indian audience succumbed to the Korean narrative due to the search records of such programs.
Music trends were diversely moving on. Indie hits like Nadaaniyan became a favorite among people. Even the classic hits and old stuff saw its chart-topping, such as Ye Tune Kya Kiya.
Memes And Social Trends Rule
The internet in 2024 is full of fun and humor. The memes looked like an essential component of the Indian Internet culture. In fact, due to funny relief, it is so that the internet is taking its toll with Blue Grinch Knee Surgery.
The Hamster Meme and the “Very Demure, Very Mindful” phrases could be interpreted as hilarious fun being dispensed at social media sites. Another major trend was the Gen Z Boss meme-it humorously reflected the unique working culture of the younger lot.
Orange Peel Theory was all the buzz. That’s a very hot dating theory off the charts for thousands of conversations online. Throning Dating was on fire. And that does seem to have been the most searched that year under the dating category.
Practical Searches: Elections and Air Quality
Practical issues dominated the search trend. Everyone will want to know how to vote when the time for the election of Lok Sabha comes. That is how the term became the top “how to” of the year.
Again air quality is going to be a cause for concern people are going to search for “AQI near me” levels of air pollution. Severe heat due to summer brought its kind of searches about how to cope with the high temperature.
The whole world saw global issues, like the Palestine conflict. People went trending for the hashtag “All Eyes on Rafah” when updates from the region overspilled the social media.
Quirker searches that were trending in were “Pookie, Moye Moye” and “demure” since memes and conversations came about.
Travel Trends: Bali to Manali
India’s traveling soul found its voice in searches for the year. Some international destinations were at the top of the list – Azerbaijan, which came out on top as the most in-demand global travel destination in 2024.
Local Manali and Jaipur continue to attract attention for visual and cultural attractions Indian visitors have been flocking to these destinations for centuries.
Food and Drinks: Culinary Adventures
Some 2024 food and drink-related search phrases brought into play known and unknown tastes. Searching for Mango Pickles and Ugadi Pachadi uncovered Indians enjoy classic dishes.
Whereas International Bevs such as Pornstar Martini and Flat White took center stage, regional favorites such as Chammanthi and Onam Sadhya featured higher. Indians searched for new as well as old tastes all through the year.
Powerful Personalities
India grieved and commemorated some of the legendary personalities in 2024. Some of them are an athlete Vinesh Phogat and cricket Hardik Pandya. People looked on the internet for these wins.
Another cause for which people grieved was the loss of Ratan Tata. Ratan Tata is a big visioner and icon. He died, and waves of tribute interests flooded the internet.
Global Conflicts and Issues
It seems, though, that most of the prominent search requests and discussions related to what’s probably a worldwide story happened with people’s concern toward the conflict over Palestine – “All Eyes on Rafah,” would summarize Indian search interest over that issue.
The Global Environment is mainly concerning increased concern over the climate and better air, so weather-related newsmaker trends as its biggest topic; people searching for how and where
Power of Search 2024
The good thing about Google’s Year in Search is that this happens in India, boundless curiosity. Searches in 2024 found a mix of entertainment, sports, practical issues, and even humor. Billions of searches tell the daily story of the nation that explores, learns, and stays in touch.
Conclusion
Cheering for IPL teams, making memes, or searching “How to vote,” India was very vibrant and full of dynamism online. Trends reflect a nation that is balancing the old with the new.
From Manali to Azerbaijan, from Stree 2 to Blue Grinch, there have been moments that one can’t forget from 2024. Google’s Year in Search is the representation of what India curiously wishes to know, becomes interested in, and is passionate about.
Google India Year in Search: This one is more than some data, these are a reflection of who we are and what we care for. Quirky and profound, 2024 has been the year.
