In a year dominated by news, sports, and entertainment, Google Trends has unveiled the most searched terms of 2023. Categories such as news, sports, and entertainment provided insight into the global curiosity of internet users.

According to Business Insider, some notable trends include the popularity of HBO’s post-apocalyptic series “The Last of Us,” which also propelled actor Pedro Pascal to become the fifth most searched actor of the year.

In the realm of movies, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” claimed the top spots, leading to the humorous “Barbenheimer” weekend when both films were released. Surprising combinations continued as Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, known for his athletic prowess, became the third most searched athlete and the fifth most searched person globally, thanks to his high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift.

The full breakdown of the most searched terms in various categories includes:

Actors:

1. Jeremy Renner
2. Jenna Ortega
3. Ichikawa Ennosuke IV
4. Danny Masterson
5. Pedro Pascal

Athletes:

1. Damar Hamlin
2. Kylian Mbappé
3. Travis Kelce
4. Ja Morant
5. Harry Kane

Games:

1. Hogwarts Legacy
2. The Last of Us
3. Connections
4. Battlegrounds Mobile India
5. Starfield

Movies:

1. Barbie
2. Oppenheimer
3. Jawan
4. Sound of Freedom
5. John Wick: Chapter 4

Musicians:

1. Shakira
2. Jason Aldean
3. Joe Jonas
4. Smash Mouth
5. Peppino di Capri

News:

1. War in Israel and Gaza
2. Titanic submarine
3. Turkey earthquake
4. Hurricane Hilary
5. Hurricane Idalia

Deaths:

1. Matthew Perry
2. Tina Turner
3. Sinead O’Connor
4. Ken Block
5. Jerry Springer

People:

1. Damar Hamlin
2. Jeremy Renner
3. Andrew Tate
4. Kylian Mbappe
5. Travis Kelce

Songs:

1. “アイドル” – Yoasobi
2. “Try That in a Small Town” – Jason Aldean
3. “Bzrp Music Sessions Vol. 53” – Shakira and Bizarrap
4. “Unholy” – Sam Smith and Kim Petras
5. “Cupid” – FIFTY FIFTY

Sports Teams:

1. Inter Miami CF
2. Los Angeles Lakers
3. Al-Nassr FC
4. Manchester City F.C
5. Miami Heat

TV Shows:

1. The Last of Us
2. Wednesday
3. Ginny & Georgia
4. One Piece
5. Kaleidoscope

The year 2023, as reflected in Google Trends, showcased a diverse range of interests, from entertainment blockbusters to global news events and the intriguing intersections of popular culture.