Most Googled in Australia 2017: Sophie Monk, fidget spinners, bitcoin, Amazon

Google searches in Australia 2017 show that Aussies were curious about a lot of things this year, from fidget spinners and new Apple iPhones to local drug traffickers and news about celebrity Sophie Monk. Australians also wanted to know what bitcoin was and did not show much interest in United States leader Donald Trump’s presidency.

Google Australia released the top searches on Wednesday, showing how one toy was trendy this year. For many Australians, fidget spinners were the craze.

This was confirmed by Google Australia communications manager Camilla Ibrahim. The words "fidget spinner" appeared on three of the top trending lists as Aussies wanted to know what they are and how to DIY. Also, there have been several “why is” this year, like why Pandora is shutting down, why Australia Day is on January 26 and “why is my Internet so slow.”

Most Googled people in 2017

Sophie Monk, the bachelorette who was looking for love on a reality television show, captured the attention of several Australians. Other names that made it on the list of most Googled were the following: Kate Fischer, Schapelle Corby, Ben McCormack, Dustin Martin, Cassie Sainsbury, Lisa Wilkinson, Paul Hogan, Katherine Langford and Amber Sherlock.

In other parts of the world, Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein led the list of the most Google people. Internet users also spent time gathering information about musician Ed Sheeran, as well as celebrities Gal Gadot, Floyd Mayweather and Pippa Middleton.

In sports, tennis was the most popular query. Australian users remain concerned about sports as it still inspired the greatest number of questions.

The search giant has found that Australian Open in January was the most investigated topic in the country in 2017. Wimbledon and the Australia Open were also top searches in sports. Overall in Australia, here are the top trending terms for 2017.

Australian Open 2017
Melbourne Cup 2017
Wimbledon 2017
Fidget spinner
Cyclone Debbie
iPhone 8
North Korea
Chris Cornell
iPhone X
Amazon Australia site

“How to” searches were about making fluffy slime, buying bitcoin and more. The following are top how to searchers for 2017.

How to make slime
How to make a fidget spinner
How to make fluffy slime
How to watch Mayweather vs McGregor
How to buy bitcoin
How to make slime without borax
How to use Snapchat map
How to unblock people on Instagram
How to make slime without glue
How to vote for gay marriage