As the year draws to a close, it’s always fun to stop and take a look back.
Columbus never fails to keep me guessing and this year was no exception, especially when you look at what we Googled. Each year, Google releases data showcasing which searches were popular in that area, and some of the searches on our list really left me wondering.
Things like songs, things “near me”, and Olympians all made the cut.
Our top Googled Olympians included Simone Biles, Scottie Scheffler, Anthony Edwards, Katie Ledecky, and Imane Khelif.
When it came to music, Columbus searched for hits like “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar, “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter, “Houdini” by Eminem, “Euphoria” by Kendrick Lamar, and “Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan.
But the most surprising trending topic on this list, without a doubt, is our “matches” category. You’d assume here in Columbus it would be Ohio State-related, but you’d be wrong.
Our number one trending “matches” search was for Michigan Wolverines vs Washington Huskies, a clash of college football powerhouses, but still related to the Buckeyes. Other trending matches included Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers, Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul, and Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees.
To check out the full list of trending topics for the area, please click here. I don’t know about you all, but I can’t wait to see what we search for in 2025!
Featured photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash.
