Google trends - Atheism and agnosticism terms

Google Trends shows how often a particular search-term is entered relative to the total search-volume. It provides Google search volume data across various regions of the world, and in various languages.

Below are resources related to Google trends data of popular atheism/agnosticism/evolution terms. See also: Internet atheism

## Contents

* 1 Google trends - Atheism/agnosticism/evolutionary terms
* 1.1 Online interest in Jesus is growing while internet atheism/agnosticism/evolutionism is in a slump
* 1.2 Google trends: Richard Dawkins searches have seen a marked decline
* 2 In 2021, worldwide Google searches for the search "atheist" decreased. Historically, pandemics increase religiosity
* 3 January 2004 to 2020 Google trends: Worldwide searches for atheism and agnosticism searches
* 3.1 Google trends USA data from January 2004 to January 2020
* 4 Worldwide Google searches for the term "RationalWiki"
* 4.1 Google searches for the term "RationalWiki" from 2007 to February 6, 2022 in the United States
* 4.2 RationalWiki: Google searches for the term RationalWiki from 5-15-2017 to 5-15-2022. Beginning in the latter part of 2020, there were far fewer people in the world doing Google searches for the term "RationalWiki"
* 5 June of 2018: Atheism and agnosticism related searches in the United States - Google trends. Drop post high profile sexual harassment claims against prominent atheists
* 5.1 June of 2018: Post sexual harassment allegations against Lawrence Krauss and David Silverman, searches for atheism related topics have dropped markedly
* 6 2019 Google trends graphs for the terms: Atheism, atheist, Richard Dawkins, agnostic and agnosticism
* 6.1 September 2019 Google trends world graphs
* 6.2 September 2019 Google trends USA graphs
* 7 Elevatorgate
* 7.1 Richard Dawkins: Google Trends data for searches on "Richard Dawkins" from 2004 to 2020
* 7.2 Graph showing Richard Dawkins' loss of influence post Elevatatorgate
* 7.3 Web traffic of Richard Dawkins' website has seen a dramatic drop
* 7.4 Alexa ranking of Richard Dawkins' website
* 8 Google trends data for monthly Google searches for the term "PZ Myers"
* 9 Atheist Dan Barker: Google trends data from 2004 to 2020
* 10 Skeptic Michael Shermer: Google trends data from 2004 to 2020
* 11 Atheist Christopher Hitchens: Google trends data from 2004 to 2020
* 12 James Randi: Google trends data from 2004 to 2020
* 13 See also
* 14 External links
* 15 Notes

## Google trends - Atheism/agnosticism/evolutionary terms[edit]

See also: Google trends - Global searches for atheism and agnosticism terms

Google trends measures the interest in various words/phrases as far as Google searches over time.

Below is Google trends data for various terms relating to atheism/agnosticism for various countries and the the world as a whole:

* General atheism/agnostic terms - World

* General atheism/agnostic terms - USA

* General atheism/agnostic terms - UK

* General atheism/agnostic terms - Canada

* General atheism/agnostic terms - Australia

* General atheism/agnostic terms - New Zealand

* General atheism/agnostic terms - Singapore

Term atheist:

* Atheist - World
* Atheist - USA
* Atheist - UK

Term atheism:

* Atheism -World
* Atheism - USA
* Atheism - UK

Agnostic Google trends:

* Agnostic - global searches
* Agnostic - USA searches
* Agnostic - UK searches

Agnosticism Google trends:

* Agnosticism - Global searches
* Agnosticism - USA searches
* Agnosticism - UK searches

Term atheist, last 12 months:

* Atheist - World
* Atheist - USA
* Atheist - UK

Term atheism, last 12 months

* Atheism -World
* Atheism - USA
* Atheism - UK

Term humanist (often refers to secular humanism):

* Humanist - World
* Humanist - USA
* Humanist - UK

Term humanism (often refers to secular humanism):

* Humanism - World
* Humanism - USA
* Humanism - UK

Other specific atheism terms:

* Specific atheism terms worldwide

* Specific atheism terms USA

Worldwide interest in evolutionary ideas:

* Worldwide interest in evolutionary ideas
* Worldwide online interest in Jesus vs. worldwide online interest in Charles Darwin

### Online interest in Jesus is growing while internet atheism/agnosticism/evolutionism is in a slump[edit]

According to Google trends data, online interest in Jesus Christ is growing, while online interest in atheism, agnosticism and evolutionism topical areas is declining or is stagnating.[1] See also: Internet atheism

### Google trends: Richard Dawkins searches have seen a marked decline[edit]

See also: Richard Dawkins' loss of influence

* Richard Dawkins - Worldwide searches - Google trends

* Richard Dawkins - USA searches - Google trends

* Richard Dawkins - UK searches - Google trends

* Richard Dawkins - Canada searches - Google trends

* Richard Dawkins - Australia searches - Google trends

## In 2021, worldwide Google searches for the search "atheist" decreased. Historically, pandemics increase religiosity[edit]

See also: Internet atheism

According to Google trends, 2021 saw a drop in the times the world did Google searches for the word "atheist".[2] So far, it's a 17 year low for the times people Google the word "atheist" in a year.

Historically, religiosity increases during pandemics. Nearly three-in-ten U.S. adults say the outbreak has boosted their faith; about four-in-ten say it has tightened family bonds.[3]

2021 saw a drop in the times the world did Google searches for the word atheism according to Google trends.[4]. So far, it's a 17 year low for the times people Google the word "atheist" in a year.

In January 2004, according to Google Trends, the Google search "atheist" had a score of 43 out of 100. On December 23, 2021, according to Google Trends, the Google search "atheist" had a score of 30 out of 100. The Google search "atheist" is probably the most popular atheism related Google search.

In January 2021, according to Google Trends, the Google search "atheist" had a score of 40 out of 100. On December 23, 2021, according to Google Trends, the Google search "atheist" had a score of 30 out of 100. So that is a 10 point drop in 2021. Pandemics and crises have a history of causing people to be more religious.[5]

Contrastly, In January 2004, according to Google Trends, the Google search "Jesus" had a score of 57 out of 100. On December 23, 2021, according to Google Trends, the Google search "Jesus" had a score of 60 out of 100. The Google search Jesus is probably the most popular Christianity related Google search.

## January 2004 to 2020 Google trends: Worldwide searches for atheism and agnosticism searches[edit]

According to Google Trends, worldwide the searches at Google for the terms atheist, atheism, agnostic and agnosticism were lower in January 2020 than in January 2004.

### Google trends USA data from January 2004 to January 2020[edit]

See also: Internet atheism

According to Google trends, in the United States, the Google searches for the terms atheist, atheism, agnostic and agnosticism were lower in January 2020 than it was in January 2004.

## Worldwide Google searches for the term "RationalWiki"[edit]

See also: RationalWiki and its branding problems

Google Trends reports the number of Google searches per month for a given search term.

The above the Google Trends graph for the search term "RationalWiki" and as you can see the number of searches for the term RationWiki at Google is much lower than its peak in April of 2018.

### Google searches for the term "RationalWiki" from 2007 to February 6, 2022 in the United States[edit]

Google Trends reports the number of Google searches per month for a given search term. The above graph shows the Google search for the term RationalWiki from 2004 to February 6, 2022 in the United States.

As you can see in the above graph, as far as the United States, the number of searches for the term RationWiki at Google is much lower than its peak in May of 2015.

### RationalWiki: Google searches for the term RationalWiki from 5-15-2017 to 5-15-2022. Beginning in the latter part of 2020, there were far fewer people in the world doing Google searches for the term "RationalWiki"[edit]

The above graph is a global Google Trends graph for the term "RationalWiki" from the period of 5-15-2017 to 5-15-2022.

Beginning in the latter part of 2020, there were far fewer people in the world doing Google searches for the term "RationalWiki".

## June of 2018: Atheism and agnosticism related searches in the United States - Google trends. Drop post high profile sexual harassment claims against prominent atheists[edit]

### June of 2018: Post sexual harassment allegations against Lawrence Krauss and David Silverman, searches for atheism related topics have dropped markedly[edit]

See also: Post sexual harassment allegations against Lawrence Krauss and David Silverman, searches for atheism related topics have dropped markedly

New Atheism is a form of militant atheism.

Lawrence Krauss is a new atheist.

On March 7, 2018, The Australian reported that Lawrence Krauss was sent on paid leave by Arizona University in wake of harassment allegations against him and that he is no longer allowed on campus.[6]

In April of 2018, David Silverman, ex-president of the American Atheists organization, was fired due to allegations of financial conflicts and sexual assault.[7]

As can be seen on the rightward side of the Google trends graph, post sexual harassment allegations against Lawrence Krauss and David Silverman, searches for atheism related topics have markedly in the United States.

For more information, please read the article A shambolic atheist community faces some tough choices

## 2019 Google trends graphs for the terms: Atheism, atheist, Richard Dawkins, agnostic and agnosticism[edit]

### September 2019 Google trends world graphs[edit]

September 12, 2019: Google world trends graphs for the terms atheism, atheist, Richard Dawkins, agnostic and agnosticism.

### September 2019 Google trends USA graphs[edit]

September 12, 2019: Google USA trends data for the terms atheism, atheist, Richard Dawkins, agnostic and agnosticism.

## Elevatorgate[edit]

Richard Dawkins

See also: Atheism and women and Atheist movement and Elevatorgate

Richard Dawkins is still widely criticized for causing embarrassment to his fellow atheists via his Elevatorgate scandal and for igniting deep fractures in the atheist movement.[8] For example, on November 26, 2013, the atheist activist and blogger Jen McCreight posted at Twitter the message: "Did anyone on Dawkins AMA ask how he feels about singlehandedly destroying the atheist movement with the Dear Muslima yet?"[9] In December of 2013, atheist Jack Vance at Atheist Revolution called July 2, 2011, which is the day that Elevatorgate occurred, "The day the atheist movement died."[10]

### Richard Dawkins: Google Trends data for searches on "Richard Dawkins" from 2004 to 2020[edit]

See also: Richard Dawkins' loss of influence

According to Google Trends, there has been a marked drop for Google searches for the term "Richard Dawkins" from 2004 to 2020.

### Graph showing Richard Dawkins' loss of influence post Elevatatorgate[edit]

As can be seen by the graph below, by means of embedded code on his website from Quantcast, Quantcast directly measures the web traffic of Richard Dawkins' website. Traffic to Dawkins website is significantly down post-Elevatorgate scandal. See also: Internet atheism

Although his following of Dawkian atheist has significantly waned post-Elevatorgate and due to his generally abrasive manner, he does retain a small cult following (See: Richard Dawkins' loss of influence and Richard Dawkins' cult of personality and Atheist cults).

According to the web traffic tracking company Quantcast, the web traffic of Richard Dawkins' website fell in 2012.[11] By October 2014, the web traffic for his website fell to a lower level according to Quantcast.[12]

In October of 2012, Rebecca Watson published a story about Elevatorgate and its aftermath in Slate entitled, It Stands to Reason, Skeptics Can Be Sexist Too: I spoke out about sexual harassment among atheists and scientists. Then came the rape threats.[13]

The web traffic was measured via Quantcast which directly measured Dawkins' website traffic via embedded code on his website.[14]

### Web traffic of Richard Dawkins' website has seen a dramatic drop[edit]

The above graph shows the monthly website traffic to Richard Dawkins' website as of June 22, 2015 in terms of unique monthly web visitors.[15] As you can see above, in 2012, Richard Dawkins saw a very large decrease in web traffic.

The website traffic is measured via Quantcast which directly measures Dawkins' website traffic via embedded code on his website.[14]

### Alexa ranking of Richard Dawkins' website[edit]

According to Alexa, Richard Dawkins website lost a large amount of its global market share during to period between 2010 and the beginning portion of 2012.

In 2015, Richard Dawkins' website fell in terms of its Alexa ranking.

In 2016, Richard Dawkins' website lost a considerable amount of global market share according to the web traffic tracking company Alexa.

In 2016 and the in the beginning portion of 2017, the global internet market share of of Richard Dawkins' website has been falling according to the web traffic tracking company Alexa.

## Google trends data for monthly Google searches for the term "PZ Myers"[edit]

See also: PZ Myers' loss of influence

PZ Myers is a liberal, atheist and evolutionist activist in the creation-evolution controversy, contributing to The Panda's Thumb and Pharyngula blogs.

Subsequent to the decline of the New Atheism movement, Myers wrote, "History will not remember me..." (see: PZ Myers' loss of influence).[16]

Below is a Google trends data graph related to monthly Google searches for the term "PZ Myers".

Google trends data for monthly Google searches for the term "PZ Myers".

## Atheist Dan Barker: Google trends data from 2004 to 2020[edit]

See also: Dan Barker

According to Google Trends from 2004 to 2020 there has been a significant decline in web searches for the term "Dan Barker".

## Skeptic Michael Shermer: Google trends data from 2004 to 2020[edit]

See also: Michael Shermer

According to Google Trends from 2004 to 2020 there has been a decline in Google web searches for the term "Michael Shermer" in the world.

## Atheist Christopher Hitchens: Google trends data from 2004 to 2020[edit]

See also: Christopher Hitchens

According to Google Trends from 2004 to 2020 there has been a significant decline in web searches for the term "Christopher Hitchens".

## James Randi: Google trends data from 2004 to 2020[edit]

See also: James Randi

According to Google Trends from 2004 to 2020 there has been a significant decline in web searches for the term "James Randi" in the United States.

## See also[edit]

* Internet atheism

* Atheism statistics

* Agnosticism statistics

* Decline of the atheist movement

* Atheism and social outcasts

* Atheism and loneliness

## External links[edit]

* More evidence that the atheist movement is weaker than it was 14 years ago

* Google trend graphs for athesm, agnostic and evolution terms and for Jesus

* The Strangely Simple World of Internet Atheism

* Hey Atheists, Just Shut Up Please

## Notes[edit]

1. ↑
* Attention atheists, Google trends indicates: You are in a slump!
* Jesus vs. Richard Dawkins and PZ Myers - Jesus wins!
* Round 2: Jesus vs. Richard Dawkins and PZ Myers - Jesus triumphs again! Onward Christian soldiers!
* Internet atheism: The thrill is gone!
* 2012 is shaping up to be a BAD year for atheism and evolutionism! Great new charts and developments!
2. ↑ Google trends - atheist
3. ↑ More Americans Than People in Other Advanced Economies Say COVID-19 Has Strengthened Religious Faith, Pew Forum
4. ↑ Google trends- atheist
5. ↑ Do people become more religious in times of crisis?, TheConversation.com
6. ↑ Lawrence Krauss sent on paid leave by Arizona University in wake of harassment allegations, The Australian, 2018
7. ↑ This Firebrand Atheist Was Just Fired After Allegations Of Financial Conflicts And Sexual Assault
8. ↑
* Richard Dawkins: Skeptic of women? - Salon, July 8, 2011
* Sharing a lift with Richard Dawkins by David Allen Green - New Stateman - 06 July 2011
* Richard Dawkins Torn Limb From Limb—By Atheists - Gawker
* Atheists address sexism issues - USA Today
* Richard Dawkins, check the evidence on the 'chilly climate' for women by Emily Band, The Guardian, July 24, 2011
* Richard Dawkins and male privilege By Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, July 5, 2011 10:30 am
9. ↑ Jennifer McCreight on the Twitter about the Elevatorgate scandal
10. ↑ The Day the Atheist Movement Died by Jack Vance at Atheist Revolution
11. ↑ 2012 has been a very BAD year for Richard Dawkins's website according to Quantcast
12. ↑ Richard Dawkins' loss of influence
13. ↑ It Stands to Reason, Skeptics Can Be Sexist Too: I spoke out about sexual harassment among atheists and scientists. Then came the rape threats by Rebecca Watson, Slate, October 2012
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Quantcast - Quantcast Measure
15. ↑ Web traffic of Richard Dawkins' main website
16. ↑ Apparently, the atheist PZ Myers recognizes that the New Atheism movement failed and that the 21st century is going to be a century of desecularization, Examining Atheism