What Are People Searching for on Google?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, search trends have evolved significantly. Initially, people focused on gathering information about the disease. As the pandemic progressed, searches shifted towards adapting to life in a COVID-19 world, with an emphasis on wellness and daily activities. Recently, there has been a resurgence in commercial searches and a notable increase in queries about community support and helping others. These trends reflect the changing priorities and concerns of people during different stages of the pandemic.

What was a significant change in search behavior during the early COVID-19 crisis?

• An increase in searches for travel destinations

• A focus on entertainment and leisure activities

• A shift towards COVID-19 related information

• A decrease in overall search volume

As people adjusted to living in a COVID-19 world, what type of searches became more common?

• Searches for sports events

• Searches for how to cook and wellness

• Searches for international news

• Searches for luxury goods

Which of the following was NOT a focus of searches during the adaptation to COVID-19 life?

• Meditation and wellness

• Travel planning

• Living in a COVID-19 world

• Cooking and home activities

What trend was observed in search behavior as people began to return to more commercial activities?

• A focus on political news

• An increase in searches for community help

• A rise in searches for outdoor activities

• A decline in online shopping searches

What was an inspiring aspect of search trends during the COVID-19 period?

• The decline in search volume

• The increase in searches for luxury items

• The focus on personal entertainment

• The desire to help others in the community