Google releases list of top searched-for questions for 2015
Google boasts 1.17 billion users worldwide, so it’s no surprise that when the search engine giant released the figures for their top search terms, the internet took note. With changes to their site layout, Google now offers short-form accessible answers to thousands of questions at the click of a button. So, what did people ask Google in 2015?
The question “What is Netflix” beat out “What is love?” for the top spot, perhaps giving insight into our how our social priorities are shifting!
Funnily enough, “Who is the Australian Prime Minister?” was the seventh most asked question, followed by “Who is Banksy?” and “Who is the richest person in the world?”
In Australia, Malcom Turnbull beat out Ivan Milat and Peter Allen for the most searched people. Meanwhile, when recipes at the top of our cooking list included pancakes, slow cooker means and Thermomix ideas.
The royals also featured on the list, with Elizabeth II ranking in the top five. The birth of Duchess Catherine’s baby Princess Charlotte also made the top 10 cut.
When it came to how-tos, the most asked question was “How to tie a tie?” followed by cooking questions. Perhaps our domestic skills are taking a dive.
Take a look at Google’s top search terms of 2015 here.
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