Top Trending Topics (September 2026)
By Si Quan Ong
SEO & Marketing Educator at Ahrefs
Updated: September 1, 202611 min read
Below are the top trending keywords in the U.S. from the past three months.
They're the keywords with the highest average search volume increase from our database of 28.7 billion keywords.
Sidenote
Search volume is how many times a given keyword gets searched in Google per month.
Top 100 trending topics in the U.S.
These topics are trending or trended in the United States:
# | Topic | What it is | Search Volume | Growth (3m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | patrick clancy new wife | New York fertility doctor and reproductive endocrinologist who married Patrick Clancy in a Central Park ceremony in April 2026. | 43,000 | >999% |
2 | indiana fever vs toronto tempo match player stats | Search query for box scores and player stats from WNBA matchups between the Indiana Fever and Toronto Tempo. | 27,000 | >999% |
3 | eugene horsch | Philadelphia man federally indicted on weapons and fake DEA credentials charges, linked to a death investigation. | 13,000 | >999% |
4 | alani voodoo vanilla | A limited-edition Alani Nu fall Energy Elixir with a whipped cream and marshmallow flavor profile. | 7,500 | >999% |
5 | voodoo vanilla alani | A limited-edition Halloween seasonal Energy Elixir by Alani Nu, whipped cream and marshmallow flavored. | 6,500 | >999% |
6 | inter miami vs club león lineups | A 2026 Leagues Cup soccer match in which Club León defeated Inter Miami CF 3-2 on August 12, 2026. | 7,700 | >999% |
7 | 2027 dodge charger super bee | A limited-production 2027 Dodge Charger trim producing 600 horsepower from a twin-turbo inline-six. | 5,800 | >999% |
8 | sterling point season 2 | Amazon Prime Video teen drama following a girl who inherits a mysterious Canadian island, renewed for a second season. | 4,300 | >999% |
9 | toronto tempo vs portland fire match player stats | A WNBA box score showing player statistics from games between the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire expansion teams. | 5,200 | >999% |
10 | is sophia from katseye on hiatus | K-pop group KATSEYE member Sophia Laforteza is on a medical hiatus to focus on her mental health. | 4,100 | >999% |
11 | ray j and orlando brown fight | A celebrity boxing match won by Ray J over actor Orlando Brown by unanimous decision in Atlanta. | 4,200 | >999% |
12 | free iphone 17 t-mobile promotion | A T-Mobile promotion offering an iPhone 17 free via 24 monthly bill credits when switching or adding lines. | 3,400 | >999% |
13 | where to watch dallas cowboys vs seahawks | Search query for the TV channel or streaming service broadcasting a Cowboys vs. Seahawks NFL preseason game. | 3,600 | >999% |
14 | costco cat tree bookshelf | A Costco furniture-grade bookshelf that doubles as a cat climbing and play structure, priced at $249.99. | 2,900 | >999% |
15 | columbus crew vs. pumas | A 2025 Leagues Cup group-stage soccer match won by Columbus Crew 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. | 2,600 | >999% |
16 | v stepped into the crowd | A copypasta meme from a Vogue Instagram caption about BTS member V, reposted to boost algorithm reach. | 4,100 | >999% |
17 | diriyah vs al-nassr | A Saudi King's Cup Round of 32 match that Al Nassr won 4-1 against Al Diriyah. | 3,000 | >999% |
18 | club américa vs austin fc lineups | A Leagues Cup knockout match between Club América and Austin FC, won by Austin FC on penalties after a 1-1 draw. | 2,600 | >999% |
19 | tempo vs fire | A WNBA game between the Toronto Tempo and the Portland Fire, previewed for August 6. | 2,600 | >999% |
20 | bloom pear scare | A limited-edition Halloween seasonal flavor of Bloom Nutrition's Sparkling Energy drink with a pear-and-spice profile. | 3,000 | >999% |
21 | take care of america veterans act | Bipartisan 2026 U.S. congressional bill bundling over 60 veterans benefits, health care, and disability reforms. | 2,000 | >999% |
22 | chivas de guadalajara vs fc dallas lineups | A 2026 Leagues Cup match between Chivas Guadalajara and FC Dallas, won 1-0 by FC Dallas. | 2,400 | >999% |
23 | 2026-27 winter weather predictions | Seasonal outlooks for winter 2026 to 2027, shaped by a developing El Nino pattern and Farmers' Almanac forecasts. | 2,300 | >999% |
24 | spiderman brand new day rotten tomatoes | The 2025 Marvel film starring Tom Holland, currently scoring 89% from critics and 97% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. | 3,000 | >999% |
25 | shields vs scott | A women's middleweight title boxing match where Claressa Shields defeated Kaye Scott by TKO in round six. | 2,100 | >999% |
26 | camp miasma showtimes | A 2026 horror-comedy film following a queer director obsessed with casting a slasher sequel's original 'final girl.'. | 2,300 | >999% |
27 | 2026 27 winter weather predictions | Seasonal forecast topic covering expected winter weather for 2026 to 2027. | 2,200 | >999% |
28 | cincinnati vs pumas unam | A soccer match between FC Cincinnati and Mexican club Pumas UNAM. | 1,800 | >999% |
29 | kamarie hollard | Georgia girl murdered in 2021 whose case returned to headlines around the 2026 execution of her killer. | 1,900 | >999% |
30 | morpeko ex pitch black | A Pokemon Trading Card Game card featuring Morpeko EX from the Pitch Black set. | 2,900 | >999% |
31 | henry cavill new action film | British actor known for 'Superman' and 'The Witcher,' with a newly announced or released action film. | 1,800 | >999% |
32 | brand new day showtimes | Upcoming 2026 superhero film in the Spider-Man franchise, with theaters publishing advance showtime listings. | 2,500 | >999% |
33 | tigres uanl vs minnesota | A soccer match between Mexican club Tigres UANL and Minnesota United FC. | 2,000 | >999% |
34 | johor darul ta'zim vs chelsea | A soccer match between Malaysian club Johor Darul Ta'zim and English Premier League club Chelsea. | 2,000 | >999% |
35 | caitlin clark angel reese matchup | A WNBA game featuring Iowa-drafted guard Caitlin Clark facing off against forward Angel Reese. | 1,600 | >999% |
36 | cape fear season 2 | Apple TV limited series 'Cape Fear' season one ended in July 2026, with no season two officially confirmed. | 2,400 | >999% |
37 | fl governor candidates 2026 republican | The Republican candidates running for Florida governor in the 2026 election cycle. | 2,300 | >999% |
38 | alani nu voodoo vanilla | A limited-edition energy drink flavor called Voodoo Vanilla from the brand Alani Nu. | 1,500 | >999% |
39 | cruz azul vs chicago fire fc lineups | The starting player lineups for a soccer match between Cruz Azul and Chicago Fire FC. | 1,800 | >999% |
40 | this and that skz | A song or release titled 'This and That' by K-pop group Stray Kids. | 1,800 | >999% |
41 | did messi dad pass away | A search query about whether Jorge Messi, father of soccer star Lionel Messi, has died. | 1,500 | >999% |
42 | onlyworkmoods.com | A general-interest blog publishing articles on work, productivity, lifestyle, and finance topics. | 1,500 | >999% |
43 | super troopers 3 showtimes | The third installment of the 'Super Troopers' comedy film franchise, currently in theaters. | 1,600 | >999% |
44 | paw patrol the dino movie showtimes | An animated 'PAW Patrol' film featuring dinosaurs, currently playing in theaters. | 1,400 | >999% |
45 | moana live action showtimes | Disney's live-action adaptation of the animated film 'Moana,' currently playing in theaters. | 2,100 | >999% |
46 | mcdonalds energizers | A McDonald's beverage line mixing Red Bull with fruit flavors, launched as the chain's entry into energy drinks. | 1,300 | >999% |
47 | claressa shields vs kaye scott | A professional boxing match between undefeated champion Claressa Shields and opponent Kaye Scott. | 1,400 | >999% |
48 | brian boxer wachler md malpractice | An ophthalmologist facing malpractice allegations or legal proceedings. | 1,300 | >999% |
49 | jkck toothpaste | Budget toothpaste brand sold on Southeast Asian online marketplaces, marketed for whitening and fresh breath. | 1,500 | >999% |
50 | toluca fc vs lafc lineups | The starting player lineups for a soccer match between Toluca FC and Los Angeles FC. | 1,200 | >999% |
51 | xbox game pass august 2026 | Microsoft's subscription gaming service and its newly added game titles for August 2026. | 1,500 | >999% |
52 | the last house ending | Netflix survival thriller in which a family escapes creatures by showing mercy, ending with an ambiguous radio signal. | 1,300 | >999% |
53 | where to watch indiana fever vs toronto tempo | Search query for the broadcast or streaming details of a WNBA game between two teams. | 1,400 | >999% |
54 | nautas madden | The newborn child of actress Cameron Diaz and musician Benji Madden, named with a Latin word meaning sailor. | 1,700 | >999% |
55 | inter miami vs club león stats | Search query for match statistics between Inter Miami CF and Club León in a recent football game. | 1,400 | >999% |
56 | the brink of war showtimes | A 2026 drama and thriller film about Reagan and Gorbachev negotiating nuclear arms reduction. | 1,300 | >999% |
57 | alani vanilla voodoo | A flavor variant of Alani Nu's energy drink line called 'Vanilla Voodoo'. | 1,200 | >999% |
58 | crunchy butter squishy | A butter-shaped squishy stress toy that went viral through TikTok ASMR and satisfying-texture videos. | 1,800 | >999% |
59 | spooky in love cast | A 2026 South Korean horror romantic-comedy series on Netflix starring Park Eun-bin, Yang Se-jong, and Ong Seong-wu. | 1,700 | >999% |
60 | al draih vs. al-nassr | Search query for a Saudi football match between Al-Draih and Al-Nassr clubs. | 1,100 | >999% |
61 | mw4 beta dates | The scheduled multiplayer beta testing period for the game 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4', running in August 2025. | 1,600 | >999% |
62 | sterling point where to watch | Prime Video original drama series that premiered August 5, 2026, streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. | 1,300 | >999% |
63 | 招商消费金融 | China Merchants Consumer Finance, a Chinese licensed consumer lending company. | 1,700 | >999% |
64 | armarouge pitch black | A Fire-type Stage 1 Pokemon TCG Illustration Rare card from the 'Pitch Black' expansion set. | 1,700 | >999% |
65 | is sophia on hiatus | Filipino-American KATSEYE member temporarily stepping back from group activities for mental health care. | 1,000 | >999% |
66 | abdul el-sayed michigan senate poll | Polling data for Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan physician and politician running for U.S. Senate. | 1,300 | >999% |
67 | silvally pitch black | A Pokemon TCG Illustration Rare card from the 'Pitch Black' set, released July 2026. | 1,700 | >999% |
68 | what is the last house about | Netflix sci-fi thriller about a family sealed inside their home during a supernatural rainstorm caused by ancient sea creatures. | 1,100 | >999% |
69 | tigres vs. minnesota | Search query for a football match between Tigres UANL and Minnesota United FC. | 1,200 | >999% |
70 | who is running for tn governor 2026 republican | Search query for Republican candidates seeking the Tennessee governorship in the 2026 election. | 1,600 | >999% |
71 | neutrogena hayden panettiere | Skincare brand that faced backlash after allegedly dropping actress Hayden Panettiere over her postpartum depression disclosure. | 1,300 | >999% |
72 | topps resurgence football 2026 | A 2026 Topps trading card set featuring football players from the NFL. | 1,100 | >999% |
73 | indiana fever vs toronto tempo stats | Search query for game statistics from a WNBA match between the Indiana Fever and Toronto Tempo. | 1,100 | >999% |
74 | hirosaki castle fh6 | A landmark in 'Forza Horizon 6' modeled after Japan's Hirosaki Castle, used in a seasonal photo challenge. | 1,600 | >999% |
75 | philadelphia eagles rookie makai lemon | NFL wide receiver Makai Lemon, a 2025 or 2026 draft pick joining the Philadelphia Eagles. | 1,200 | >999% |
76 | 2k27 player ratings | Anticipated player ratings for the NBA 2K27 basketball video game. | 1,000 | >999% |
77 | orlando brown and ray j fight | A reported altercation between actors and entertainers Orlando Brown and Ray J. | 1,100 | >999% |
78 | jocelyn benson vs chris swanson | The 2026 Michigan Democratic gubernatorial primary, won decisively by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson over Sheriff Chris Swanson. | 1,200 | >999% |
79 | pear scare bloom | A limited-edition fall-themed pear-flavored sparkling energy drink from Bloom Nutrition. | 1,300 | >999% |
80 | the last house reviews | A 2026 Netflix sci-fi horror film directed by Louis Leterrier, receiving sharply negative reviews from critics. | 1,000 | >999% |
81 | ray j orlando brown fight | A reported altercation between entertainers Ray J and Orlando Brown. | 1,100 | >999% |
82 | the samurai and the prisoner showtimes | Local theater listings for the film 'The Samurai and the Prisoner'. | 1,300 | >999% |
83 | cruz azul vs philadelphia union lineups | Starting player lineups for a soccer match between Cruz Azul and Philadelphia Union. | 900 | >999% |
84 | ufc 330 time | The scheduled start time for the UFC 330 mixed martial arts event. | 1,100 | >999% |
85 | anne hathaway maternity style | American actress Anne Hathaway's high-fashion maternity looks while pregnant with her third child during 'The Odyssey' press tour. | 1,000 | >999% |
86 | chandler david hendry | LDS social media personality and founder of the 'Restored Truth' podcast who died in a car crash in Lehi, Utah, in 2026. | 900 | >999% |
87 | mn primary election 2026 results | Vote results from the 2026 Minnesota state primary election. | 1,100 | >999% |
88 | cruz azul vs chicago fire fc stats | Match statistics from a soccer game between Cruz Azul and Chicago Fire FC. | 1,000 | >999% |
89 | end of oak street reviews | A 2026 creature feature starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, drawing wide critic and audience attention. | 1,000 | >999% |
90 | smoky paloma incense | A novelty incense brand selling cigarette-shaped sticks in cigarette-pack-style packaging, scented with palo santo and sandalwood. | 1,400 | >999% |
91 | al draih vs al-nassr stats | Match statistics from a Saudi Arabian soccer game between Al Draih and Al-Nassr. | 1,000 | >999% |
92 | fomantis pitch black | A Pokemon TCG Illustration Rare card from the 'Pitch Black' expansion, featuring the Fomantis Pokemon. | 1,400 | >999% |
93 | does the dog die in the last house | A viewer query about whether a dog character survives in the film 'The Last House'. | 800 | >999% |
94 | august 2026 ps plus games | The lineup of free games offered to PlayStation Plus subscribers in August 2026. | 900 | >999% |
95 | the last house monster | The creatures in the 2026 Netflix horror film 'The Last House', revealed to be ancient deep-ocean beings driven ashore by human environmental. | 800 | >999% |
96 | el sayed wife | Wife of Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a psychiatrist practicing in Ann Arbor. | 1,000 | >999% |
97 | ken paxton texas senate campaign | Texas politician Ken Paxton's campaign for a United States Senate seat. | 1,000 | >999% |
98 | chapter 7 season 4 battle pass | The purchasable Fortnite 'Override Pass' for Chapter 7 Season 4, featuring a Sonic the Hedgehog crossover skin. | 1,100 | >999% |
99 | gears of war e day controller | A special edition game controller released alongside 'Gears of War E-Day'. | 1,000 | >999% |
100 | megan moroney american girl doll | A Target-exclusive American Girl doll inspired by country singer Megan Moroney, tied to her 'Cloud 9 Tour.'. | 800 | >999% |
How to find trending keywords in your niche
Here's how to find keywords that are trending in your niche:
- Go to Keywords Explorer
- Enter a relevant keyword
- Go to the Matching terms report
- Click on the Growth column
For example, if you search for "coffee", you can see that "coffee doritos" grew the most in search volume over the past 3 months.
If you'd like to see keywords that have trended for longer, you can easily adjust the range between 3, 6, or 12 months:
Want to do trending keyword research for your site? Sign up for Keywords Explorer.
Post bySi Quan Ong
Si Quan is a content marketer at Ahrefs. He has been involved in digital and content marketing for the past 5 years. Before he joined Ahrefs, he was content marketer at ReferralCandy, a 7-figure ARR SaaS company. Si Quan has spoken at some of the industry’s largest conferences in the Asia region, which includes TIECon and Digital Marketing Skill Share. He has also written for some of the industry’s most popular blogs like Sumo and SmartBlogger. His earliest work was marketing a product on Kickstarter, which eventually raised $150,000, more than double the original funding goal. The product was also featured on prominent tech websites, including Engadget, CNET and Digital Trends.
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