Google four years ago, started testing trending icons and results in the search suggestion on mobile. Various researchers did not like it and Google provided an opt-out method for it. Now it seems that Google has begun testing for the same on the desktop.
Here Are Some Screenshots:
Haven't seen this before. Google showing Trending Searches on their homepage and SERPs. pic.twitter.com/Nr4LUVqcT4
— Philip Gamble (@freeg131) June 29, 2020
There are several users who have noticed this Google is also sending out “these pages are trending” notifications that relate to the trending story.
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