Google’s yearly **[Year in Search](https://mashable.com/article/2024-google-year-of-search-highlights)** consistently delivers a fascinating glimpse into what piques people’s interest online. However, one of the more overlooked facets of this report is its revelation of the songs that individuals are humming to identify through Google’s **Hum to Search** feature.
This not-so-well-known yet immensely entertaining tool enables users to hum a melody that won’t leave their minds, while Google works to recognize the song. To honor this distinctive feature, Google has published a list of the 10 most hummed songs in both the U.S. and worldwide. It’s a lighthearted tribute to all of us who can’t rid ourselves of that catchy tune and need assistance in pinpointing what it is.
Here are the top three hummed songs in the U.S.:
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### 1. “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone
It’s no surprise that Benson Boone’s emotional pop ballad dominated both the U.S. and global Hum to Search rankings. The Washington-bred singer-songwriter became a viral hotspot on TikTok this year with the debut of *“Beautiful Things,”* inspiring over 4.1 million videos on the platform.
With upwards of 1.6 billion streams on Spotify and a Grammy nod for Best New Artist, Boone’s track has solidified its status as one of the most-played songs of the year. It’s clear why this melody has nestled itself in so many minds.
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### 2. “Axel F” by Crazy Frog
The eccentric Crazy Frog remix of *“Axel F”* originally made a splash in 2005, but it’s undergoing an unexpected comeback. Thanks to a nostalgia-driven revival linked to Netflix’s release of *[Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F](https://mashable.com/article/beverly-hills-cop-4-axel-f)*, the viral track has re-emerged in popular culture.
In its prime, *“Axel F”* was the hottest-selling ringtone of the era, and its unique appeal still strikes a chord with Americans. Oddly enough, it didn’t make it to the global top 10.
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### 3. “Wellerman” by Santiano
TikTok’s obsession with sea shanties has remained strong for several years, and Santiano’s rendition of *“Wellerman”* has successfully surfed that wave into the top three. The classic New Zealand folk song went viral in 2021 after Scottish singer Nathan Evans’s version, which ignited numerous covers.
Curiously, Google’s Hum to Search feature attributes the viral phenomenon to the German band Santiano, likely due to its database matching process. Otherwise, the acknowledgment could have been directed toward another artist who contributed to the song’s popularity.
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### The Rest of the U.S. Top 10
Here’s how the remainder of the most hummed songs in the U.S. rank:
4. **Past Lives** – sapientdream & Slushii
5. **Too Sweet** – Hozier
6. **Die With A Smile** – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
7. **Lovely** – Billie Eilish
8. **Thick Of It** – KSI
9. **Not Like Us** – Kendrick Lamar
10. **Dubidubidu** – Christell
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### Global Top 10
On an international scale, here’s what audiences across the globe were humming:
1. **Beautiful Things** – Benson Boone
2. **Bling-Bang-Bang-Born** – Creepy Nuts
3. **Die With A Smile** – Lady Gaga
4. **Past Lives** – Slushii
5. **Wellerman** – Santiano
6. **Lovely** – Billie Eilish
7. **Dubidubidu** – Christell
8. **Until I Found You** – Stephen Sanchez
9. **nadaaniyan** – Akshath
10. **MASHA ULTRAFUNK** – HISTED
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Google’s Hum to Search feature remains a delightful resource for unraveling musical enigmas, and this year’s compilation showcases the varied array of songs that have captivated our shared interest. Whether it’s a viral TikTok sensation, a nostalgic classic, or a time-honored folk tune, these catchy melodies demonstrate that music has a remarkable way of lingering with us—and now, we possess the technology to discern precisely what’s resonating in our minds.