Google provides a unique insight into the major moments and top trends of 2020 based on the most popular searches conducted in South Africa.
Search trends information is gleaned from data collated by Google based on what South Africans have been searching for and asking Google. The information goliath processes more than 40 000 search queries every second. This translates to more than a billion searches per day and 1.2 trillion searches per year worldwide.
This year’s trending searches show South African’s keen interest in the world and people around them. The US election, COVID-19 and Sasol shares captured the nation’s attention. From pineapple beer recipes to Kobe Bryant and Joe Biden, South Africans use search to find out about the things that matter to them.
Here’s a closer look at South Africa’s trending searches:
Top 10 Trending Searches
1) Coronavirus
2) US elections update
3) Sasol share price
4) Level 3 lockdown South Africa
5) Children’s Day
6) Hantavirus
7) Load shedding
8) Cigarettes ban South Africa
9) Teacher’s Day
10) Leap Day
Top 10 Trending Questions
1) How to apply for an unemployment grant?
2) Who won the election?
3) What time is the President on tonight?
4) What is coronavirus?
5) What is 5G?
6) Where does vanilla flavouring come from?
7) Why were cornflakes invented?
8) Where to buy beer during lockdown?
9) Why were chainsaws invented?
10) How to make hand sanitiser?
