Key insights
- Most popular platforms used to find online information worldwide
- Manual search engines and social platforms

Detailed statistics
Online platforms consumers use to find information worldwide 2023
- Google market share across all devices
- 90.82%

Detailed statistics
Referral share of search engines worldwide 2015-2026
- Google searches in an online minute
- m

Detailed statistics
Media usage in an online minute 2024
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Overview
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- Main reasons for using the internet worldwide Q4 2025
- Leading Google search queries worldwide 2025
- Global most searched keywords on Google in 2025, by monthly search volume
- Most frequent online search queries on Google globally 2024
- Most frequently asked questions on Google worldwide 2024
- U.S. search intent of queries on Google vs. ChatGPT 2024
Overview
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Main reasons for using the internet worldwide Q4 2025

Main reasons for using the internet worldwide Q4 2025
Most popular reasons for using the internet worldwide in 4th quarter 2025
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Leading Google search queries worldwide 2025

Leading Google search queries worldwide 2025
Top Google search queries worldwide in 2025 (index value)
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Global most searched keywords on Google in 2025, by monthly search volume

Global most searched keywords on Google in 2025, by monthly search volume
Most popular keywords on Google search worldwide from January to March 2025, by monthly search volume
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Most frequent online search queries on Google globally 2024

Most frequent online search queries on Google globally 2024
Most popular online search queries on Google worldwide in 2024, by monthly search volume (in millions)
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Most frequently asked questions on Google worldwide 2024

Most frequently asked questions on Google worldwide 2024
Most popular online search questions on Google worldwide in 2024, by monthly search volume (in millions)
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U.S. search intent of queries on Google vs. ChatGPT 2024

U.S. search intent of queries on Google vs. ChatGPT 2024
Intent of search queries on Google and ChatGPT from October to November 2024
Information access
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- U.S. means to access online information Q2 2025
- Brazil: means to access online information Q2 2025
- China: means to access online information Q3 2023
- Means of accessing online information India Q2 2025
- UK means to access online information Q2 2025
- U.S. search, AI, e-commerce platforms monthly visits share 2024-2025
- EU and UK search, AI, e-commerce platforms visits share 2024-2025
Information access
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U.S. means to access online information Q2 2025

U.S. means to access online information Q2 2025
Means to access online information in the United States as of 2nd quarter 2025
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Brazil: means to access online information Q2 2025

Brazil: means to access online information Q2 2025
Means to access online information in Brazil as of 2nd quarter 2025
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China: means to access online information Q3 2023

China: means to access online information Q3 2023
Means to access online information in China as of 3rd quarter 2023
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Means of accessing online information India Q2 2025

Means of accessing online information India Q2 2025
Leading means to access information among internet users in India as of the 2nd quarter of 2025
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UK means to access online information Q2 2025

UK means to access online information Q2 2025
Means to access online information in the United Kingdom as of 2nd quarter 2025
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U.S. search, AI, e-commerce platforms monthly visits share 2024-2025

U.S. search, AI, e-commerce platforms monthly visits share 2024-2025
Share of monthly visits to traditional search, artificial intelligence (AI), and e-commerce platforms in the United States from April 2024 to June 2025
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EU and UK search, AI, e-commerce platforms visits share 2024-2025

EU and UK search, AI, e-commerce platforms visits share 2024-2025
Share of monthly visits to traditional search, artificial intelligence (AI), and e-commerce platforms in Europe and the United Kingdom (UK) from April 2024 to June 2025
Trust, privacy, and satisfaction
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- U.S. customer satisfaction with online portals and search engines 2000-2024
- U.S. online portals and search engines customer experience trends 2023-2024
- Most used search engines for privacy reasons 2026
- Comfort with personal info use for marketing personalization in the U.S. 2024
- Most trusted sources of general news and information worldwide 2011-2024
- Accuracy or bias of search engine results in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2024
- Trust in product research results in U.S. 2024, by platform
- Trust in product research results in UK 2024, by platform
- Trust in product research results in Germany 2024, by platform
Trust, privacy, and satisfaction
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U.S. customer satisfaction with online portals and search engines 2000-2024

U.S. customer satisfaction with online portals and search engines 2000-2024
U.S. customer satisfaction with online search engines and information websites from 2000 to 2024 (index score)
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U.S. online portals and search engines customer experience trends 2023-2024

U.S. online portals and search engines customer experience trends 2023-2024
Year-on-year (YoY) change of customer experience with online search engines and information websites in the United States from 2023 to 2024 (index score)
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Most used search engines for privacy reasons 2026

Most used search engines for privacy reasons 2026
Most popular search engines among privacy conscious users as of January 2026
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Comfort with personal info use for marketing personalization in the U.S. 2024

Comfort with personal info use for marketing personalization in the U.S. 2024
Comfort with use of personal information for marketing personalization purposes among consumers in the United States in 3rd quarter 2024
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Most trusted sources of general news and information worldwide 2011-2024

Most trusted sources of general news and information worldwide 2011-2024
Most trusted sources of general news and information worldwide from 2011 to 2024
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Accuracy or bias of search engine results in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2024

Accuracy or bias of search engine results in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2024
Accuracy or bias of search engine results according to users in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2012 to 2024
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Trust in product research results in U.S. 2024, by platform

Trust in product research results in U.S. 2024, by platform
Trust in product research results among consumers in the United States as of June 2024, by platform
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Trust in product research results in UK 2024, by platform

Trust in product research results in UK 2024, by platform
Trust in product research results among consumers in the United Kingdom (UK) as of June 2024, by platform
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Trust in product research results in Germany 2024, by platform

Trust in product research results in Germany 2024, by platform
Trust in product research results among consumers in Germany as of June 2024, by platform
Traditional search engine usage
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- Search engine usage worldwide quarterly 2024-2025
- Search engine usage worldwide Q4 2025, by country
- Referral share of search engines worldwide 2015-2026
- Market share of leading desktop search engines worldwide monthly 2015-2025
- Global market share of leading mobile search engines 2015-2026
- Global market share of leading tablet search engines 2015-2025
- Google Search user journey in the U.S. 2024-2025
- Google Search user journey in the EU and UK 2024-2025
Traditional search engine usage
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Search engine usage worldwide quarterly 2024-2025

Search engine usage worldwide quarterly 2024-2025
Monthly search engine use by internet users worldwide from 1st quarter 2024 to 4th quarter 2025
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Search engine usage worldwide Q4 2025, by country

Search engine usage worldwide Q4 2025, by country
Monthly search engine usage rate worldwide in 4th quarter 2025, by country
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Referral share of search engines worldwide 2015-2026

Referral share of search engines worldwide 2015-2026
Distribution of search engine referrals worldwide from January 2015 to April 2026, by search engine
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Market share of leading desktop search engines worldwide monthly 2015-2025

Market share of leading desktop search engines worldwide monthly 2015-2025
Market share of leading desktop search engines worldwide from January 2015 to October 2025
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Global market share of leading mobile search engines 2015-2026

Global market share of leading mobile search engines 2015-2026
Market share of leading mobile search engines worldwide from January 2015 to April 2026
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Global market share of leading tablet search engines 2015-2025

Global market share of leading tablet search engines 2015-2025
Market share of leading tablet search engines worldwide from January 2015 to January 2025
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Google Search user journey in the U.S. 2024-2025

Google Search user journey in the U.S. 2024-2025
User journey following Google Search results in the United States from April 2024 to June 2025
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Google Search user journey in the EU and UK 2024-2025

Google Search user journey in the EU and UK 2024-2025
User journey following Google Search results in Europe and the United Kingdom (UK) from April 2024 to June 2025
AI-powered search
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- Search engines vs. AI chatbots visits 2024-2025
- U.S. adults using generative AI usage first for online search 2024-2028
- AI-powered search usage among U.S. adults 2024, by search type
- Generative AI usage in search engines among U.S. adults 2024
- U.S. reasons for using ChatGPT as search engine 2025
- U.S. adults using ChatGPT 2025, by activity
- Share of U.S. teens and parents using selected AI tools 2024
- Usage frequency of generative AI tools among U.S. teens 2024
- Use of AI tools to research purchases worldwide 2024, by age
AI-powered search
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Search engines vs. AI chatbots visits 2024-2025

Search engines vs. AI chatbots visits 2024-2025
Search engines vs. artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots website visits from April 2024 to March 2025 (in millions)
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U.S. adults using generative AI usage first for online search 2024-2028

U.S. adults using generative AI usage first for online search 2024-2028
Number of adults in the United States using generative artificial intelligence (AI) first for online search in 2024 and 2028 (in millions)
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AI-powered search usage among U.S. adults 2024, by search type

AI-powered search usage among U.S. adults 2024, by search type
Artificial intelligence-powered search usage among adults in the United States in 2024, by search type
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Generative AI usage in search engines among U.S. adults 2024

Generative AI usage in search engines among U.S. adults 2024
Generative artificial intelligence usage cases in search engines among adults in the United States in 2024
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U.S. reasons for using ChatGPT as search engine 2025

U.S. reasons for using ChatGPT as search engine 2025
Reasons for using ChatGPT as a search engine in the United States as of May 2025
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U.S. adults using ChatGPT 2025, by activity

U.S. adults using ChatGPT 2025, by activity
Share of adults in the United States who used ChatGPT as of March 2025, by activity
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Share of U.S. teens and parents using selected AI tools 2024

Share of U.S. teens and parents using selected AI tools 2024
Share of teenagers and parents in the United States using selected generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools as of April 2024
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Usage frequency of generative AI tools among U.S. teens 2024

Usage frequency of generative AI tools among U.S. teens 2024
Share of teenagers in the United States using generative artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms as of April 2024, by frequency
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Use of AI tools to research purchases worldwide 2024, by age

Use of AI tools to research purchases worldwide 2024, by age
Likelihood to use AI tools like ChatGPT to research purchases worldwide in 2024, by age
Product and shopping research
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- Channels used for discovering, researching, and purchasing products globally in 2024
- Leading channels for product search worldwide 2025
- U.S. platforms used for online shopping inspiration or research 2024, by age group
- Gen Z's usage of search engines and social media for brand information globally 2023
- U.S. most popular search topics among Gen Z on selected platforms 2024
- AI tools for product purchase in 2025, by user persona type
Product and shopping research
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Channels used for discovering, researching, and purchasing products globally in 2024

Channels used for discovering, researching, and purchasing products globally in 2024
Which of the following channels do you anticipate using for product discovery, research, and purchase?
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Leading channels for product search worldwide 2025

Leading channels for product search worldwide 2025
Leading channels for product search worldwide in 2025
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U.S. platforms used for online shopping inspiration or research 2024, by age group

U.S. platforms used for online shopping inspiration or research 2024, by age group
Platforms used by online shoppers in the United States for online shopping inspiration or research as of September 2024, by age group
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Gen Z's usage of search engines and social media for brand information globally 2023

Gen Z's usage of search engines and social media for brand information globally 2023
Gen Z's usage of search engines and social media to look up brand information worldwide from 2016 to 2023
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U.S. most popular search topics among Gen Z on selected platforms 2024

U.S. most popular search topics among Gen Z on selected platforms 2024
Most searched topics on selected online platforms among Gen Z internet users in the United States in April 2024
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AI tools for product purchase in 2025, by user persona type

AI tools for product purchase in 2025, by user persona type
Favorite AI tools for product purchase in 2025, by user persona type
Social search
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- Leading social media usage reasons worldwide 2025
- Internet users using social media for brand research 2025, by country
- Gen Z shoppers discovering and buying on social media 2023-2024
- U.S. adults preferred methods for online search 2024
- U.S. adults using social media for online search first 2024, by generation
- Influence of social media on purchasing behavior in the U.S. 2024, by age
- Likelihood to research products on social media before purchase U.S. 2024, by age
- Top social sites used for product research before big purchase U.S. 2024, by age
- Main social media platforms for product research in Western Europe 2024
Social search
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Leading social media usage reasons worldwide 2025

Leading social media usage reasons worldwide 2025
Most popular reasons for internet users worldwide to use social media as of 2nd quarter 2025
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Internet users using social media for brand research 2025, by country

Internet users using social media for brand research 2025, by country
Share of internet users using social media for brand research in selected countries worldwide as of the 2nd quarter of 2025
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Gen Z shoppers discovering and buying on social media 2023-2024

Gen Z shoppers discovering and buying on social media 2023-2024
Share of Gen Z shoppers who discovered a new product or brand on social media and purchased it in 2023 and 2024
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U.S. adults preferred methods for online search 2024

U.S. adults preferred methods for online search 2024
Online search methods used by adults in the United States in April 2024
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U.S. adults using social media for online search first 2024, by generation

U.S. adults using social media for online search first 2024, by generation
Share of adults in the United States using social media as first option for online search in April 2024, by generation
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Influence of social media on purchasing behavior in the U.S. 2024, by age

Influence of social media on purchasing behavior in the U.S. 2024, by age
Influence of social media on purchasing behavior in the U.S. in 2024, by age group
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Likelihood to research products on social media before purchase U.S. 2024, by age

Likelihood to research products on social media before purchase U.S. 2024, by age
Likelihood of users to search products on social media platforms before deciding to purchase in the United States in 2024, by age group
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Top social sites used for product research before big purchase U.S. 2024, by age

Top social sites used for product research before big purchase U.S. 2024, by age
Main social media platforms for product or service research before making big purchases in the United States in 2024, by age group
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Main social media platforms for product research in Western Europe 2024

Main social media platforms for product research in Western Europe 2024
Most used social media platforms for product research in selected countries in Western Europe in 2024
Spotlight: access and traffic shifts
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- Global sources of online traffic Q4 2024, by channel
- Share of web traffic by source channel 2025
- Share of web traffic by source domain 2025
- Use of AI agents over apps or websites by the general public worldwide 2025-2050
- Consumer spend on AI assistants 2025, by tool type
- Google vs. ChatGPT global traffic 2024-2025
- AI chatbots global market share 2024-2025
Spotlight: access and traffic shifts
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Global sources of online traffic Q4 2024, by channel

Global sources of online traffic Q4 2024, by channel
Global share of online traffic sources in the 4th quarter 2024, by channel
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Share of web traffic by source channel 2025

Share of web traffic by source channel 2025
Share of web traffic as of March 2025, by source channel
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Share of web traffic by source domain 2025

Share of web traffic by source domain 2025
Share of web traffic as of June 2025, by source domain
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Use of AI agents over apps or websites by the general public worldwide 2025-2050

Use of AI agents over apps or websites by the general public worldwide 2025-2050
Expected use of AI agents over apps or websites worldwide by the general public from 2025 to 2050
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Consumer spend on AI assistants 2025, by tool type

Consumer spend on AI assistants 2025, by tool type
Consumer spend on artificial intelligence (AI) assistants as of June 2025, by tool type (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Google vs. ChatGPT global traffic 2024-2025

Google vs. ChatGPT global traffic 2024-2025
Comparison of Google vs. ChatGPT worldwide website traffic from April 2024 to March 2025 (in billions)
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AI chatbots global market share 2024-2025

AI chatbots global market share 2024-2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots worldwide market share from April 2024 to March 2025
Spotlight: AI summaries
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- AI summaries growth in SERPs 2024-2025, by industry
- U.S. Google Search users' interactions with AI 2025
- U.S. Google Search users' reactions after seeing AI summaries 2025
- Search intent in AI vs. non-AI-powered overviews 2024
- AI citations vs Google Search results overlap 2025
- U.S. interaction with AI summaries on online searches 2025
- U.S. AI summaries usage for most searches 2025, by generation
Spotlight: AI summaries
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AI summaries growth in SERPs 2024-2025, by industry

AI summaries growth in SERPs 2024-2025, by industry
Growth of AI summaries in search engine results pages (SERPs) from September 2024 to March 2025, by industry
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U.S. Google Search users' interactions with AI 2025

U.S. Google Search users' interactions with AI 2025
Share of Google Search users in the United States who interacted with any form of artificial intelligence in March 2025
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U.S. Google Search users' reactions after seeing AI summaries 2025

U.S. Google Search users' reactions after seeing AI summaries 2025
Share of Google Search users' reactions after encountering search pages with AI summaries in March 2025
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Search intent in AI vs. non-AI-powered overviews 2024

Search intent in AI vs. non-AI-powered overviews 2024
Search intent of queries triggering AI-powered overviews and non-AI-powered overviews as of October 2024
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AI citations vs Google Search results overlap 2025

AI citations vs Google Search results overlap 2025
Overlap of AI citations vs top 10 ranking Google Search results in June 2025
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U.S. interaction with AI summaries on online searches 2025

U.S. interaction with AI summaries on online searches 2025
Share of adults in the United States on how they interacted with artificial intelligence (AI) summaries on their online searches as of February 2024
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U.S. AI summaries usage for most searches 2025, by generation

U.S. AI summaries usage for most searches 2025, by generation
Share of adults in the United States who used artificial intelligence (AI) search summaries for most of their online searches as of February 2024, by generation
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