Google processes more than 5 trillion searches per year, according to the company. This marks the first time Google has publicly shared such a figure since 2016, when it confirmed handling ‘more than 2 trillion’ queries annually.
Google noted that ‘the volume of commercial queries has increased’ since the launch of AI Overviews. However, the company did not provide any data or percentages to quantify the increase.
A commercial query is a search query used by visitors who want to purchase a product or service. Examples include:
- “Buy a new iPhone near me”
- “Where to buy organic groceries”
Here’s a breakdown based on this new Google data point:
- Searches per second: 158,548
- Searches per minute: 9.5 million.
- Searches per hour: 571 million.
- Searches per day: 14 billion.
- Searches per month: 417 billion.
- Searches per year: More than 5 trillion.
Google searches per year, over time
- 1999: 1 billion
- 2000: 14 billion
- 2001–2003: 55 billion+
- 2004–2008: 73 billion
- 2009: 365 billion+
- 2012–2015: 1.2 trillion
- 2016-2024: 2 trillion+
- 2025: 5 trillion+
Google’s growth has been remarkable, and we’re excited to see how it continues to evolve. It will also be fascinating to watch AI shape the future of search.
Based on current data and trends, Google SEO is likely here to stay as more consumers rely on it to quickly and accurately find information, products, and services!
