Market Intelligence
February 20, 2026 20 Trends Tracked

Trend Market Map

Position-based view of market trends. New, fast-moving trends cluster in the Breakout quadrant. Established trends with declining velocity drift toward the lower-right.

Category Technology Marketing Business
Size = Signals
Velocity
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Breakout New + Fast Viral / Saturated Established + Fast Watchlist New + Slow Declining Established + Slow
RS
Rising Search Trends for NCAA Basketball Teams
Rising Search Trends for NCAA Basketball Teams Sports/College
active

This cluster tracks heightened search activity for various NCAA Division I men's basketball programs, likely driven by recent game results, tournament anticipation, or roster news. Sports analysts and fans track these spikes to gauge public interest and media engagement.

7.4
Vel/hr
6881
Signals
40 days old
Age
BW
Business Workflow and Process Automation Tools
Business Workflow and Process Automation Tools Business/Management
active

The trend reflects high professional interest in leveraging software tools to automate routine tasks across critical business functions, including marketing, sales, and data management. Companies are actively seeking solutions to streamline operational workflows and drive efficiency.

5.2
Vel/hr
2449
Signals
16 days old
Age
DA
Development and Adoption of Autonomous AI Agents
Development and Adoption of Autonomous AI Agents Technology/Artificial Intelligence
active

Interest is surging in creating, finding, and learning about autonomous AI agents from major providers like OpenAI and Google. This signals a move toward complex, task-oriented AI systems capable of independent action.

4.9
Vel/hr
3612
Signals
16 days old
Age
AF
Anticipation for the 2026 Academy Awards
Anticipation for the 2026 Academy Awards Entertainment/Movies
active

Significant public interest is driving early search volume for the 2026 Academy Awards, indicating anticipation for the host, potential nominees, and date. Media outlets monitor this long-term interest for future content planning.

3.5
Vel/hr
4782
Signals
40 days old
Age
DF
Demand for AI Content Detection Tools
Demand for AI Content Detection Tools Technology/Artificial Intelligence
emerging

The rapid proliferation of generative AI models is driving widespread interest in tools capable of identifying machine-generated text and media. Educators, businesses, and content platforms are seeking methods to verify authenticity and mitigate plagiarism concerns.

2.2
Vel/hr
1036
Signals
25 days old
Age
TM
The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie Trailer Breakdowns
The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie Trailer Breakdowns Entertainment/Movies
active

Fan communities are intensely dissecting every detail, Easter egg, and plot hint revealed in the new trailers for Lucasfilm's upcoming 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' film. This wave of speculation connects the movie to broader Star Wars lore, driving immense anticipation among the fandom.

2.0
Vel/hr
130
Signals
3 days old
Age
AI
Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT News Headlines
Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT News Headlines Technology/Artificial Intelligence
emerging

Constant rapid developments in foundational AI technologies and consumer-facing applications like ChatGPT drive intense public and professional interest in daily updates. This content attracts those seeking to stay informed on market shifts and technological breakthroughs.

1.9
Vel/hr
1381
Signals
40 days old
Age
OC
Olympic Curling Match Results Searches
Olympic Curling Match Results Searches Sports/Olympics
active

Sports fans are generating high search volume seeking the real-time outcomes of recent Olympic curling matches. This trend reflects intense, focused interest in specific events during major international winter sports competitions.

1.8
Vel/hr
297
Signals
10 days old
Age
PP
Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 Gameplay and Ending
Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 Gameplay and Ending Entertainment/Gaming
emerging

Massive interest surrounds the release of the newest installment in the popular survival horror franchise, Poppy Playtime Chapter 5: Broken Things. Content creators are quickly publishing full game walkthroughs and endings, focusing on the new narrative elements and the highly anticipated appearance of The Prototype.

1.6
Vel/hr
76
Signals
8 days old
Age
TS
Trending Search Interest for Canada Hockey
Trending Search Interest for Canada Hockey Sports/Professional
active

This trend indicates significant public interest and high search volume related to Canadian ice hockey, typically peaking during major international tournaments or crucial professional league games. Sports media, advertisers, and fans track these search trends to gauge national sentiment and event prominence.

1.5
Vel/hr
208
Signals
8 days old
Age
NC
NCAA College Basketball Game Schedules and Info
NCAA College Basketball Game Schedules and Info Sports/College
active

High search volume indicates massive public interest in the current college basketball season, particularly surrounding game times and scheduling details. Fans and media outlets are seeking real-time information to follow teams and plan viewing.

1.5
Vel/hr
165
Signals
30 days old
Age
LH
Luxury Hypercar Drama on YouTube
Luxury Hypercar Drama on YouTube Other
active

Content creators exploit the high stakes and spectacle surrounding extremely valuable hypercars to drive views and engagement. This trend highlights the intersection of extreme wealth, car culture, and social media drama.

1.0
Vel/hr
73
Signals
3 days old
Age
VS
Viral short-form comedy featuring AirPod scams
Viral short-form comedy featuring AirPod scams Entertainment/Streaming
emerging

Short-form comedy videos are trending, featuring exaggerated or absurd scenarios involving popular consumer electronics like AirPods and perceived 'scams.' Creators leverage viral video formats for sketch comedy and pranks.

1.0
Vel/hr
76
Signals
3 days old
Age
VL
Vlogger Lifestyle Diaries: Travel, Dates, Photoshoots
Vlogger Lifestyle Diaries: Travel, Dates, Photoshoots Lifestyle/Travel
emerging

This trend captures personal lifestyle vlogging content, where creators document aspirational or curated daily activities, travel (like Hawaii), and seasonal social events (like Valentine's Day). This content maintains viewer engagement through personal connection and aspirational life documentation.

1.0
Vel/hr
75
Signals
3 days old
Age
DI
Dramatic Incidents Involving Luxury Vehicles
Dramatic Incidents Involving Luxury Vehicles Other
emerging

Content features high-stakes, dramatic, or humorous events surrounding luxury or high-performance cars like BMWs, often shared by owners or bystanders. These personal narratives appeal strongly to the automotive enthusiast community and general audiences interested in quick-action stories.

1.0
Vel/hr
75
Signals
3 days old
Age
KC
Kendall Coyne Schofield Search Trends
Kendall Coyne Schofield Search Trends Sports/Professional
active

Public interest surrounds the prominent American Olympic and professional women's ice hockey player. Search volume indicates recent coverage of her playing career, Olympic achievements, or broadcasting roles.

0.5
Vel/hr
24
Signals
8 hours old
Age
DT
Distinguishing Tornado Watches and Warnings
Distinguishing Tornado Watches and Warnings Science/Environment
emerging

This trend reflects public efforts to understand critical differences between severe weather preparedness levels. Increased search volume suggests recent severe weather events have driven users to seek essential safety distinctions for immediate action and planning.

0.3
Vel/hr
14
Signals
7 hours old
Age
PI
Public Interest in Figure Kate Vitt
Public Interest in Figure Kate Vitt Entertainment/Celebrities
emerging

High Google search traffic indicates growing public interest in the individual named Kate Vitt. The trend suggests a recent event has drawn significant public attention to this figure.

0.3
Vel/hr
14
Signals
7 hours old
Age
TS
Trending search interest for musician Lucinda Williams
Trending search interest for musician Lucinda Williams Entertainment/Music
emerging

The signal indicates ongoing public curiosity about the acclaimed rock, folk, and country singer-songwriter. Fans and music critics are likely seeking updates regarding new albums, touring dates, or recent career developments.

0.3
Vel/hr
14
Signals
7 hours old
Age
SI
Search Interest in Tarantino's Pulp Fiction
Search Interest in Tarantino's Pulp Fiction Entertainment/Movies
emerging

Google search data shows sustained or renewed public fascination with the 1994 cinematic classic, likely driven by streaming availability, cultural references, or anniversary retrospective content. This enduring cultural relevance attracts media analysis and nostalgia audiences.

0.3
Vel/hr
14
Signals
7 hours old
Age
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Breakout Focus

The three fastest-moving trends by velocity. Prime candidates for content creation.

1 Fastest 7.4 signals/hr

Rising Search Trends for NCAA Basketball Teams

Sports/College 40 days old 6881 signals

This cluster tracks heightened search activity for various NCAA Division I men's basketball programs, likely driven by recent game results, tournament anticipation, or roster news. Sports analysts and fans track these spikes to gauge public interest and media engagement.

2 2nd Fastest 5.2 signals/hr

Business Workflow and Process Automation Tools

Business/Management 16 days old 2449 signals

The trend reflects high professional interest in leveraging software tools to automate routine tasks across critical business functions, including marketing, sales, and data management. Companies are actively seeking solutions to streamline operational workflows and drive efficiency.

3 3rd Fastest 4.9 signals/hr

Development and Adoption of Autonomous AI Agents

Technology/Artificial Intelligence 16 days old 3612 signals

Interest is surging in creating, finding, and learning about autonomous AI agents from major providers like OpenAI and Google. This signals a move toward complex, task-oriented AI systems capable of independent action.