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Google Year in Search 2017

See what was trending in 2017 through Google searches — Year in Search 2017 is data on the most searched for topics on Google from 2017

Analytics·Launched Dec 2017·0 upvotes·google.com

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ALIVEverified Jul 13, 2026 · HTTP 200

CohortClass of 2017

What it is

See what was trending in 2017 through Google searches — Year in Search 2017 is data on the most searched for topics on Google from 2017. [Search]

HTTP liveness

14 probes since Jun 11

Jun 11Jul 13

AliveHard-dead (404/5xx/parked)RedirectedUnverified (timeout/DNS/block)

Observed events

probes · press · GitHub

Jun 11, 2026
First probe — live
Alive · 200 OK

Funding history

1 round

Total raised

$85.0B

Latest valuation

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Stage

growth

Growth

Jun 2026

investors undisclosed

$85.0B

Data from SEC EDGAR Form D filings and press coverage. Round labels for SEC filings are inferred from filing sequence and amount.

Moat

Network effects

strong

Google's competitive advantage is primarily driven by a strong network effect, where the value of its search engine increases with more users, making it difficult for competitors to challenge its dominance.

webGoogle has a 92.5% market share in Internet search as of June 2021, illustrating its dominance. source
webGoogle's search engine service improves as more searches are conducted, showcasing the network effect. source
webThe company benefits from scale advantages, as its advertising becomes more effective with more user data. source
webRegulatory scrutiny highlights the strength of Google's market position, confirming its protective advantages. source

strong · 0.80 confidence · grounded in 4 sources

Website-grounded · Jun 2026

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