100 Most Asked Questions on Google in 2019 & 2020
For our 2019 wrap-up, we’ve listed here the 100 most asked questions on Google.
We pulled this data from Keyword Tool and categorized them based on the Five Ws (and 1 H, and a few others).
Before we show you the complete list of 100 most asked questions on Google last year, we’ll kick off this article with a summary of the top 10 most asked questions and the average monthly search volume:
- when are the nba playoffs – 5,000,000
- what is my ip address – 4,090,000
- where’s my refund – 3,350,000
- what is love – 1,830,000
- how to draw – 1,500,000
- where am i – 1,220,000
- how many weeks in a year – 823,000
- when are the early signs of pregnancy – 673,000
- is mercury in retrograde – 550,000
- who called me – 450,000
The only exceptions to the top 10 list are “when are the nba playoffs” and “where’s my refund.” Both of these searches (as shown in the screencaps from Keyword Tool below) are seasonal in nature and based on large annual events.

The NBA Playoffs, like most sporting events, happens on a seasonal basis. The playoffs officially began on 13 April 2019, but fans were already asking Google about event’s starting date as early as February (135,000 searches). Searches spiked in March (450,000 searches), significantly increased in April (20.4 million), and peaked in May (30.4 million).

Meanwhile, “where’s my refund” were searches made almost exclusively by residents in the United States regarding their tax refunds. According to the IRS policies, they start processing tax refunds on 15 February 2019 for income filed in 2018. That explains why taxpayers begin asking about their tax refund status on Google in January (2.74 million searches) and later peaked in February (24.9 million searches).
Aside from those two seasonal question keywords, the other questions had a more steady and consistent number of searches month-to-month. They are – what we’d like to call – evergreen questions. And there’s a whole lot more from where they came from.
Here is the complete list of 100 most asked questions on Google for 2019:
Most Asked Questions for “What”
Rank | Question | Average Global Search Volume | Find Related Keywords for Free |
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1 | what is my ip | 4,090,000 | "what is my ip" related keywords |
2 | what is love | 1,830,000 | "what is love" related keywords |
3 | what time is it | 1,500,000 | "what time is it" related keywords |
4 | what men want | 1,000,000 | "what men want" related keywords |
5 | what on tv tonight | 1,000,000 | "what on tv tonight" related keywords |
6 | what song is this | 823,000 | "what song is this" related keywords |
7 | what to watch | 450,000 | "what to watch" related keywords |
8 | what time is sunset | 823,000 | "what time is sunset" related keywords |
9 | what font is this | 450,000 | "what font is this" related keywords |
10 | what time is sunrise | 450,000 | "what time is sunrise" related keywords |
Most Asked Questions for “Why”
Rank | Question | Average Global Search Volume | Find Related Keywords for Free |
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1 | why were cornflakes invented | 550,000 | "why were cornflakes invented" related keywords |
2 | why you so obsessed with me | 246,000 | "why you so obsessed with me" related keywords |
3 | why is the sky blue | 246,000 | "why is the sky blue" related keywords |
4 | why so serious | 201,000 | "why so serious" related keywords |
5 | why should we hire you | 110,000 | "why should we hire you" related keywords |
6 | why you always lying | 110,000 | "why you always lying" related keywords |
7 | why my poop green | 110,000 | "why my poop green" related keywords |
8 | why do dogs eat grass | 90,500 | "why do dogs eat grass" related keywords |
9 | why am i so tired | 74,000 | "why am i so tired" related keywords |
10 | why do cats purr | 74,000 | "why do cats purr" related keywords |
Most Asked Questions for “Who”
Rank | Question | Average Global Search Volume | Find Related Keywords for Free |
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1 | who do i look like | 823,000 | "who do i look like" related keywords |
2 | who am i | 550,000 | "who am i" related keywords |
3 | who are you | 550,000 | "who are you" related keywords |
4 | who do you love | 450,000 | "who do you love" related keywords |
5 | who called me | 450,000 | "who called me" related keywords |
6 | who wants to be a millionaire | 201,000 | "who wants to be a millionaire" related keywords |
7 | who sings this song | 165,000 | "who sings this song" related keywords |
8 | who is the richest person in the world | 135,000 | "who is the richest person in the world" related keywords |
9 | who died today | 135,000 | "who died today" related keywords |
10 | who invented the internet | 110,000 | "who invented the internet" related keywords |
Most Asked Questions for “When”
Rank | Question | Average Global Search Volume | Find Related Keywords for Free |
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1 | when are the nba playoffs | 5,000,000 | "when are the nba playoffs" related keywords |
2 | when are the early signs of pregnancy | 673,000 | "when are the early signs of pregnancy" related keywords |
3 | when was the full moon | 673,000 | "when was the full moon" related keywords |
4 | when is mother's day | 673,000 | "when is mother's day" related keywords |
5 | when is easter | 550,000 | "when is easter" related keywords |
6 | when is fathers day | 550,000 | "when is fathers day" related keywords |
7 | when the party's over | 550,000 | "when the party's over" related keywords |
8 | when is thanksgiving | 368,000 | "when is thanksgiving" related keywords |
9 | when is black friday | 301,000 | "when is black friday" related keywords |
10 | when i grow up | 301,000 | "when i grow up" related keywords |
Most Asked Questions for “Where”
Rank | Question | Average Global Search Volume | Find Related Keywords for Free |
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1 | where's my refund | 3,350,000 | "where's my refund" related keywords |
2 | where am i | 1,220,000 | "where am i" related keywords |
3 | where is my phone | 246,000 | "where is my phone" related keywords |
4 | where am i right now | 201,000 | "where am i right now" related keywords |
5 | where kidneys located | 135,000 | "where kidneys located" related keywords |
6 | where to eat near me | 110,000 | "where to eat near me" related keywords |
7 | where do i vote | 110,000 | "where do i vote" related keywords |
8 | where liver located | 110,000 | "where liver located" related keywords |
9 | where is your appendix | 90,500 | "where is your appendix" related keywords |
10 | where do babies come from | 74,000 | "where do babies come from" related keywords |
Most Asked Questions for “How”
Rank | Question | Average Search Volume | Find Related Keywords for Free |
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1 | how to draw | 1,500,000 | "how to draw" related keywords |
2 | how to make slime | 1,500,000 | "how to make slime" related keywords |
3 | how to screenshot on mac | 1,500,000 | "how to screenshot on mac" related keywords |
4 | how to tie a tie | 1,500,000 | "how to tie a tie" related keywords |
5 | how many ounces in a cup | 823,000 | "how many ounces in a cup" related keywords |
6 | how many weeks in a year | 823,000 | "how many weeks in a year" related keywords |
7 | how many ounces in a gallon | 673,000 | "how many ounces in a gallon" related keywords |
8 | how to lose weight | 550,000 | "how to lose weight" related keywords |
9 | how long to boil eggs | 301,000 | "how long to boil eggs" related keywords |
10 | how to unlock iphone | 301,000 | "how to unlock iphone" related keywords |
Most Asked Questions for “Does”
Rank | Question | Average Global Search Volume | Find Related Keywords for Free |
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1 | does he like me | 60,500 | "does he like me" related keywords |
2 | does she like me | 60,500 | "does she like me" related keywords |
3 | does the dog die | 40,500 | "does the dog die" related keywords |
4 | does green tea have caffeine | 40,500 | "does green tea have caffeine" related keywords |
5 | does rice have gluten | 27,100 | "does rice have gluten" related keywords |
6 | does ups deliver on sunday | 27,100 | "does ups deliver on sunday" related keywords |
7 | does the moon rotate | 27,100 | "does the moon rotate" related keywords |
8 | does size matter | 27,100 | "does size matter" related keywords |
9 | does urine hold dna | 22,200 | "does urine hold dna" related keywords |
10 | does polyester shrink | 22,200 | "does polyester shrink" related keywords |
Most Asked Questions for “Is”
Rank | Question | Average Search Volume | Find Related Keywords for Free |
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1 | is instagram down | 823,000 | "is instagram down" related keywords |
2 | is mercury in retrograde | 550,000 | "is mercury in retrograde" related keywords |
3 | is europe a country | 450,000 | "is europe a country" related keywords |
4 | is today a holiday | 368,000 | "is today a holiday" related keywords |
5 | is shingles contagious | 246,000 | "is shingles contagious" related keywords |
6 | is is a verb | 246,000 | "is is a verb" related keywords |
7 | is pneumonia contagious | 201,000 | "is pneumonia contagious" related keywords |
8 | is it going to rain today | 201,000 | "is it going to rain today" related keywords |
9 | is new york a state | 165,000 | "is new york a state" related keywords |
10 | is water wet | 135,000 | "is water wet" related keywords |
Most Asked Questions for “Can”
Rank | Question | Average Global Search Volume | Find Related Keywords for Free |
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1 | can you feel the love tonight | 823,000 | "can you feel the love tonight" related keywords |
2 | can we kiss forever | 823,000 | "can we kiss forever" related keywords |
3 | can you ever forgive me | 450,000 | "can you ever forgive me" related keywords |
4 | can you run it | 368,000 | "can you run it" related keywords |
5 | can we just talk | 165,000 | "can we just talk" related keywords |
6 | can i have this dance | 135,000 | "can i have this dance" related keywords |
7 | can you keep a secret | 135,000 | "can you keep a secret" related keywords |
8 | can dogs eat bananas | 110,000 | "can dogs eat bananas" related keywords |
9 | can dogs eat apples | 90,500 | "can dogs eat apples" related keywords |
10 | can dogs eat blueberries | 74,000 | "can dogs eat blueberries" related keywords |
Most Asked Questions for “Are”
Rank | Question | Average Search Volume | Find Related Keywords for Free |
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1 | are banks open on veterans day | 368,000 | "are banks open on veterans day" related keywords |
2 | are you the one | 201,000 | "are you the one" related keywords |
3 | are we there yet | 165,000 | "are we there yet" related keywords |
4 | are banks open today | 165,000 | "are banks open today" related keywords |
5 | are koalas bears | 165,000 | "are koalas bears" related keywords |
6 | are you sleeping | 135,000 | "are you sleeping" related keywords |
7 | are you afraid of the dark | 135,000 | "are you afraid of the dark" related keywords |
8 | are eggs protein | 135,000 | "are eggs protein" related keywords |
9 | are cashews nuts | 135,000 | "are cashews nuts" related keywords |
10 | are schools closed today | 90,500 | "are schools closed today" related keywords |
As you can see, people are a curious lot. And we sure ask a lot of funny questions. These large number of searches also shows how much user behavior online has changed. Today, Google doesn’t just help users find information. It also assists in showing relevant searches based on user intent.
People use search engines like Google as an intelligent assistant to help them find relevant information in the easiest and quickest way possible. And one of the more popular ways that people search on Google in by asking questions.
Use question-based long tail keywords to create new content for 2020
If you’re planning to create a new content direction or looking for new keyword ideas for 2020, a great way would be to use long tail keywords in the form of questions. Keyword Tool is the only keyword research and SEO tool that has a dedicated function to help users find high-volume question-based keywords.
All you need to do is input the focus keyword or topic in the input field on Keyword Tool and click the “Questions” tab. For example, if you’re running an online pet store with dog owners as your main customers, you can create new content that answers a lot of questions related to dogs that get asked on Google.
At a glance, it’s clear that the question-based keywords for “dogs” will make great search terms for your content. They attract large yet consistent search volumes month-to-month and has relatively low keyword competition levels. Scroll down and you’ll find a long list of dog-related, question-based long tail keywords:
Putting aside the first two keywords of “dogs” and “war dogs” (which is a popular Hollywood movie), the rest makes for suitable long tail keywords for your online pet store blog. Another useful feature on Keyword Tool is the month-to-month trend graph. When you click on the keyword “can dogs eat oranges,” there’s a clear dip in searches between the months of May to November.
Analyze keyword trends for optimal SEO and better content planning
What does that tell you and how does it help in your content planning? For this particular keyword, the low search volumes in those months reflect consumer habits in the United States. Oranges are available between November to April but the fruit’s supply peaks between January to March, which explains why the search volume in the graph above is highest in those months too.
With this data, you’ll have a clearer idea of not just what keywords to use but also which market to target and when to post and promote your content. This kind of insight is incredibly useful for article creation, social media promotion, and Google Ads buying. The best part? You can apply this to any type of content and keyword that you’d like.
Now, let’s go back to the “dog” question-based keyword list. Scroll down further and you’ll find an exhaustive list of questions with high search volumes covering a variety of subject matters:
These types of long tail keywords can be used in many different ways. You can insert them in title tags, meta descriptions, headlines, body, Google Ads, and even social media copy. They can also be a source of new content and blog ideas.
Most people often assume that a high volume focus keyword can bring in a lot of clicks and traffic. While that may be true, it doesn’t bring in a targeted, relevant audience like how long tail keywords do. And when you use question-based keywords, it goes directly in line with Google’s push in showing results based on searcher intent.
People ask questions on Google when they are looking for a solution to a specific problem. When you create content that provides a solution to their problem and optimize that content with the question that they’re asking, you’ve hit the jackpot!
A lot of people use shorter focus keywords (that has large search volumes) to get more organic traffic but fewer understand the power of using question-based long tail keywords. Find them for free on Keyword Tool and start including them in your SEO and content workflow for 2020.
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