Google's most searched terms in 2001 will take you back in time | Launchers and seekers

Internet searches can reveal a lot about a person, a society or a time. For example, what would be the most searched terms on Google in 2001? 17 years ago, the world followed the launch of Playstation 2 while using Windows XP, and saw Napster cause controversy as the first MP3 music sharing site on the Internet. These are just some of the themes that were among the interests of people at that time. Check out some of the most searched terms for technology on Google in 2001 below.

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Recently launched, Windows XP was the new product most researched and the sixth in search in general that grew the most that year. No wonder, since Microsoft's operating system has made radical changes from its predecessors. XP brought an innovative look, stable and efficient performance and a host of new features. It soon established itself as one of the most popular systems of all time. The OS pleased users so much that it can be found on some computers today.

Windows XP was a milestone in the world of operating systems Photo: Divulgao / MicrosoftWindows XP was a milestone in the world of operating systems Photo: Divulgao / Microsoft

Windows XP was a milestone in the world of operating systems Photo: Divulgao / Microsoft

At the beginning of the millennium, the second edition of the Playstation appeared, the console that would become the best seller in the history of video games. Of course, the PS2 was among the most sought after products of 2001, ranking third in the ranking. Titles like Final Fantasy X, GTA San Andreas, God of War and Guitar Hero are some of the classics that have marked the lives of gamers who played on Playstation 2. Only in 2013 did the device stop being manufactured.

PS2 was released in 2000 and only stopped being manufactured in 2013 Photo: Divulgao / SonyPS2 was released in 2000 and only stopped being manufactured in 2013 Photo: Divulgao / Sony

PS2 was released in 2000 and only stopped being manufactured in 2013 Photo: Divulgao / Sony

The youngest who today open Spofity or Deezer and press play on the music they want may not know how difficult it was to access music on the Internet in the early 2000s. One of the greatest allies in this task was Napster, the popular program that allowed the sharing of MP3 tracks. Launched in 1999, he became involved in polemics and became a symbol of piracy, but ultimately helped to revolutionize the music industry. In 2001, Napster was the second most searched music service on Google, after Morpheus.

Napster was a phenomenon surrounded by controversies for promoting illegal music sharing Photo: Reproduo / NapsterNapster was a phenomenon surrounded by controversies for promoting illegal music sharing Photo: Reproduo / Napster

Napster was a phenomenon surrounded by controversies for promoting illegal music sharing Photo: Reproduo / Napster

In the pre-smartphone era, Nokia reigned in the cell phone market. It was the most sought after brand by users 17 years ago. In addition, three of its devices were among the ten most searched new products of that year: the Nokia 5510, a different model that had the screen in the middle and a Qwerty keyboard divided at the ends; the Nokia 3310, the iconic and beloved brick that had a renaissance in 2017; and the Nokia 8310, a very small phone with a lighted front and several color options.

Nokia 3310 was launched in the year 2000 Photo: Divulgao / NokiaNokia 3310 was launched in the year 2000 Photo: Divulgao / Nokia

Nokia 3310 was launched in the year 2000 Photo: Divulgao / Nokia

The most sought-after video game in 2001 emerged two years earlier, as a mod from another game, Half-Life. At CS, as one of the most famous first-person shooter games has become known, players form teams of terrorists and counter-terrorists who plant and defuse bombs, kidnap and rescue hostages, and fight each other until the elimination of one of the teams. The Brazilian lan houses of the past decade were always full of people playing Counter-Strike.

Counter-Strike 1.6 moved several Brazilian lan houses in the 2000s Foto: Reproduo / Counter-StrikerCounter-Strike 1.6 moved several Brazilian lan houses in the 2000s Foto: Reproduo / Counter-Striker

Counter-Strike 1.6 moved several Brazilian lan houses in the 2000s Foto: Reproduo / Counter-Striker

Founded in 1994, Amazon was one of the first prominent companies in electronic commerce. The online store, which at first only sold books, soon started to include every type of product possible and was growing at full steam. It was the most searched retailer in 2001. This rise has not stopped, and in recent years Amazon has expanded its business to create e-readers, tablets, personal assistants and even series and film production. Recently, Amazon reached a value of $ 1 rail in the market.

In just three years, Amazon's online store went from selling books to selling everything. Photo: Melissa Cruz / dnetcIn just three years, Amazon's online store went from selling books to selling everything. Photo: Melissa Cruz / dnetc

In just three years, Amazon's online store went from selling books to selling everything. Photo: Melissa Cruz / dnetc

In 2001, Nintendo launched a successor to the already established Game Boy family. With its color screen, bold hardware design and its huge game library, Advance was a precursor to technologies that made portable video games what they are today. Among the GBA's most celebrated titles are Legend of Zelda, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, Pokmon Emerald, Mario Kart: Super Circuit and Metroid Zero Mission. Game Boy Advance ranked 8th among the most searched new products on Google in its debut year.

Game Boy Advance was one of the most searched products on Google in 2001 Photo: Divulgao / NintendoGame Boy Advance was one of the most searched products on Google in 2001 Photo: Divulgao / Nintendo

Game Boy Advance was one of the most searched products on Google in 2001 Photo: Divulgao / Nintendo

Audiogalaxy was another P2P file sharing program that was famous for offering illegal music downloads and attracting the ire of the phonographic industry. It was short-lived, about three years, but in 2001 it was the 5th most sought after music service and occupied the 8th position in the overall ranking of searches that grew the most. Audiogalaxy differentiated itself from competitors by making it possible for users to participate in thematic communities, in which members automatically received files of interest.

Audiogalaxy was a music sharing site Photo: Reproduo / AudiogalaxyAudiogalaxy was a music sharing site Photo: Reproduo / Audiogalaxy

Audiogalaxy was a music sharing site Photo: Reproduo / Audiogalaxy