The 100 Most-Searched-For Gifts of 2020

Squishmallow 16" Gordon Shark

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Squishmallow 16" Gordon Shark
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Most Wanted List

Chalk it up to a desire to keep up with the Joneses or call it plain old FOMO — sometimes we all want to have what everyone else is having. Enter Google's master gift list. A compilation of the top 100 products people are searching for, it's organized by recipient type into seven broad categories. Whether you're hunting for the perfect present or merely in the mood for some voyeuristic browsing, here's what many among us will likely be unwrapping over the holidays.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Related: Gifts for People Who Say, 'Don't Get Me Anything'

woman cooking at home
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Gifts for Chefs

As restaurants across the country closed their doors to on-site dining during the pandemic, people rediscovered their kitchens. Recipe queries doubled this year, according to the search giant. This left many people on the market for new kitchen tools and accessories — namely cookware and bakeware (each up 34%), coffee makers (up 33%), and a less foreseeable interest in cotton candy machines (up 42%). 

Related: Gifts for Fans of 'The Great British Bake Off'

Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker
Amazon
Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fry Oven
Costco
nespresso esenza mini black bundle
courtesy of Target

Nespresso Essenza Mini Bundle

$200 from Target
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KitchenAid Stand Mixer
Walmart
Bambüsi Bamboo Cheese Board
Amazon
Ball Mason Regular Mouth Jars
Target
Keurig K-Duo Coffee Maker
Kohl's
Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer
Target

Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer

$100 from Target
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A Creative Coffee Mug
The Met Store

A Creative Coffee Mug

$25 from The Met Store
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Power XL Vortex Air Fryer
Target

PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer

$80 from Target

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Crock-Pot Smart Slow Cooker
Kohl's
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Amazon
Butterball turkey fryer
courtesy of Walmart

Butterball Turkey Fryer

$120 from Walmart

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Portable Cotton Candy Machine for Kids
Amazon
young woman wearing headphones on tablet
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Gifts for Techies

2020 wasn't the year for less screen time, that's for sure. Tablet searches on Google were up 12%, streaming queries increased 33%, and ring lights can probably thank Zoom for helping them reach peak popularity.

Related: The Hottest Tech Gifts This Season

Asus TUF Gaming Laptop
Amazon
Apple Watch Series 6
Amazon
iPhones
Apple
Google Pixel 5
Target
iPad Air 4
Amazon
Google Chromecast
Google
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Generation)
Best Buy
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Target

Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G

$1000 from Target
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google pixel 4a
Amazon
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Amazon

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2

$180 from Amazon
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Onn. 4K Roku Smart TV
Walmart

Onn. 60" 4K Roku Smart TV

$288 from Walmart
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Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones
Target
Vizio 70" 4K SmartCast TV
Walmart

Vizio 70" 4K SmartCast TV

$478 from Walmart 
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Bose Solo Soundbar Series II
Costco
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G / Samsung
Roku Express HD
Amazon
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Gifts for Kids

Finding ways to entertain kids and teenagers was a priority for obvious reasons, with booming interest in board games and puzzles, up 14% and 25% respectively. According to Google, 2020 also broke records on searches for roller skates and longboards.

Related: The Gifts Every Kid Wants This Year


Cocomelon Roto Plush Bedtime Jj Doll
Target

Cocomelon Roto Plush Bedtime Jj Doll

$20 from Target
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Squishmallow 16" Gordon Shark
eBay

Squishmallow 16" Gordon Shark

$60 from eBay
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Pokemon: Hatterene V - Champion's Path Box
Amazon
Chuckle and Roar Pop It! Kids Bubble Popping Game
Target

Chuckle and Roar Pop It! Kids Bubble Popping Game

$8 from Target
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Barbie 70-Piece Dreamhouse Playset Barbie
Walmart
Baby Alive Baby Grows Up
Target

Baby Alive Baby Grows Up

$50 from Target
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Fat Brain Toys Simpl Dimpl
Amazon
Harry Potter Mystery Wand
Walmart

Harry Potter Mystery Wand

$14 from Walmart
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Hot Wheels City Ultimate Garage
Target
Lego 71360 Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course
Walmart

Lego Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course

$91 from Walmart
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Na! Na! Na! Surprise Ultimate Surprise Mix
Walmart

Na! Na! Na! Surprise Ultimate Surprise Mix

$69 from Walmart
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5 Surprise Mini Brands Series 2
Walmart

5 Surprise Mini Brands Series 2

$7 from Walmart
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Star Wars The Child Animatronic Edition
Amazon
Barbie 3-in-1 DreamCamper
Walmart

Barbie 3-in-1 DreamCamper

$79 from Walmart
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PlayStation 5
Best Buy
Xbox Series X
Walmart

Microsoft Xbox Series X

$900 from eBay
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Microsoft Xbox Series S
eBay

Microsoft Xbox Series S

$500 from eBay
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Amazon
Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War
Walmart

Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War

$60 from Walmart
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Sony Pulse 3D Wireless Gaming Headset for PlayStation 5
Walmart

Sony Pulse 3D Wireless Gaming Headset for PlayStation 5

$99 from Walmart
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FIFA 21
Best Buy
'Madden NFL 21' for PlayStation4 and PlayStation5
Walmart

'Madden NFL 21' for PlayStation 4 and 5

$30 from Walmart
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Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales
Walmart

Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales

$50 from Walmart
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Super Mario 3D All-Stars
Walmart

Super Mario 3D All-Stars

$54 from Walmart
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NBA 2K21
Best Buy
NHL 21
Best Buy
Pikmin 3 Deluxe
Target
Star Wars Squadrons
Walmart

Star Wars Squadrons

$26 from Walmart
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woman relaxing with face mask
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Gifts for 'Wellness Gurus'

Spending more time on videoconference boosted skincare searches by 29%, and our collective interest in calming candles rose 40%. But there's thoughtfulness on display in the search queries, too — interest in gift baskets and care packages is up by 130% this year.

Related: Inexpensive Gifts to Ease Stress at Home


Ulta 12 Days of Beauty
Ulta
Sauvage by Christian Dior
Macy's

Sauvage by Christian Dior

$77 from Macy's
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Oral-B  iO Series 9 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
Ulta

Oral-b IO Series 9 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

$330 from Ulta
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Cloud by Ariana Grande
Ulta

Cloud by Ariana Grande

$54 from Ulta
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Revlon Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer
Target

Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer

$42 from Target
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Amazon
Dyson Airwrap Complete Hair Styler
Best Buy

Dyson Airwrap Complete Hair Styler

$550 from Best Buy
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Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
Walmart
Colgate Optic White LED Teeth Whitening Kit
Amazon
The James Charles Palette
Ulta

The James Charles Palette

$39 from Ulta
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Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser
Amazon
Theragun Vibrating Massage Gun
Amazon
MAC Lipsticks
Macy's
Tree Hut Sugar Scrub
Ulta

Tree Hut Sugar Scrub

$9 from Ulta
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KatarzynaBialasiewicz/istockphoto

Gifts for Decorators

All that time at home naturally turned our attention to our interiors. Searches for handmade goods and decor rose 24%, with "chunky blankets" experiencing a particularly sharp spike of 79%, and interest in raised-bed gardening and flower boxes also growing.

Related: The Best Gifts for Plant Lovers and Green Thumbs

White Artificial Christmas Tree with Lights
Walmart
Hampton Bay Propane Patio Heater
Home Depot
LED Lights
Amazon
Bissell CrossWave
Walmart

Bissell CrossWave

$360 from Amazon
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Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Faux Seeded Eucalyptus Wreath
Target

Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Faux Seeded Eucalyptus Wreath

$35 from Target 
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Personalized Stocking Tag
Amazon
Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Rewind Vacuum Cleaner
Amazon
AmazonBasics Personal Heater
Amazon
iRobot Roomba 960
Amazon
The Comfy Original Wearable Blanket
Amazon
Vremi Electric Heated Blanket
Amazon
Better Homes & Gardens Chunky Knit Throw
Walmart

Better Homes & Gardens Chunky Knit Throw

$25 from Walmart
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Tranquility Weighted Throw Blanket
Target

Tranquility Weighted Throw Blanket

$49 from Target

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Pure Enrichment Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier
Amazon
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Gifts for Athletes

An admirable number of people stayed in motion while staying at home. Google searches for "hitting the mat" rose 120%, interest in exercise equipment surged 116%, and sportswear queries increased 23% to hit a five-year high.

Related: Get Going With These Great Gifts for Runners



The North Face Women's Shellista II Waterproof Winter Boots
Backcountry
Fitbit Versa 2
Walmart
5th Element Grid Snowboard 2020
Amazon

5th Element Grid Snowboard 2020

Starting $150 from Amazon
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ESPN Air Powered Hockey Table
Walmart

ESPN Air Powered Hockey Table

$99 from Walmart
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Classic Sport Liverpool Foosball Table
Walmart
Segway Electric Scooters and Personal Transporters
Amazon
Hot Hands Hand Warmers
Amazon
The Coldest Water Bottle
Walmart

The Coldest Water Bottle

$28 from Walmart
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FitBit Versa 3
Walmart
Oakley Ski Goggles
Amazon
Samba Indoor Soccer Shoes
Amazon
DC Scout BOA Kids Snowboard Boots
Amazon
The North Face Women's Yukiona Ankle Boot
Amazon
Indoor Bike Trainer Stand
Walmart

Indoor Bike Trainer Stand

$175 from Walmart
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