Who won last night’s debate? Google Trends reveals a clear answer
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, held in Philadelphia, sparked a flurry of conversations online. But when it comes to who won, the answer is clear—at least, according to Google Trends.Immediately following the debate, searches for “who won the debate” skyrocketed to over 5 million queries, reflecting a massive public interest in understanding the consensus.
The peak search volume occurred at 10:56 PM (Eastern), just minutes after the debate ended, signaling that viewers were eager to determine how the night’s key moments landed with the general public.Stay woke with our briefing while staying informed on all things LGBTQ+ entertainment, life, and more!Google Trends is a tool that analyzes the popularity of search queries in real-time, tracking how often a term is searched across different regions and time periods to reveal public interest and trending topics.
In essence, it provides an unfiltered look into the real-time thoughts and concerns of the public. It’s also a tool I’ve used throughout my career in SEO and content marketing to help ideate and create content for my clients.According to Seth Stephens-Davidowitz in his book Everybody Lies, “The more I have studied, the more I have learned that Google has lots of information that is missed by the polls that can be helpful in understanding—among many, many other subjects—an election.”“There is information on who will actually turn out to vote…There might even be information on who they will vote for,” he continued.When viewers watch a debate, they may hesitate to share their reactions publicly, but their Google searches reveal their immediate, honest thoughts and reactions.In last night’s debate, searches for specific issues and questionable quotes spiked to the top of the trends list.
These searches provide insight into the most memorable moments of the night and what resonated with viewers—whether it’s policy issues, candidate personalities, or even celebrity endorsements.Beyond the question of who won, the.
