Google released the most searched keywords by Google users throughout 2022. On the trends.google.com website, titled “See what was trending in 2022,” released on Friday, December 9, 2022, Wordle emerged as the most searched keyword worldwide.
Wordle is an English word-guessing game that can be played online. The game, developed by Josh Wardle, can be played through a browser on a personal computer (PC) or mobile phone without needing to download or install anything. Wardle, the creator of the word-guessing application, is a Welsh native who formerly worked for Reddit.
Other keywords most searched by Google users include: Ukraine, Queen Elizabeth, World Cup, and iPhone 14.
Ukraine appeared as the most searched keyword on Google's search engine, ranking third due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Queen Elizabeth appeared 4th in Google searches following the death of the British monarch on September 8, 2022.
The word "World Cup" also made the list of the top 10 most searched words by Google users this year, ranking 6th due to the prestigious global football tournament held from November 20 to December 18, 2022.
iPhone 14 also made the list of the most searched words on Google worldwide, ranking 8th. This Apple-made mobile phone product was highly sought after.