# NotebookLM search trends

NotebookLM was searched about 16.6M times a month on Google worldwide (Sep 25 to Aug 26), and searches rose 93% over the twelve months. Its Search Score is 70 out of 100 and search interest peaked in Apr 26.

## What is NotebookLM?

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## What are the key numbers for NotebookLM?

- **Monthly Google searches (12-month average):** 16.6M
- **Twelve-month growth:** +93% (last 3 months vs first 3)
- **Latest month:** 16.6M in Aug 26
- **Peak month:** 24.9M in Apr 26
- **Stage:** Growing
- **Search Score:** 70 / 100
- **Google Ads cost per click:** $0.12

## How have searches for NotebookLM changed month by month?

| Month | Google searches |
| --- | --- |
| Sep 25 | 7,480,000 |
| Oct 25 | 9,140,000 |
| Nov 25 | 11,100,000 |
| Dec 25 | 13,600,000 |
| Jan 26 | 16,600,000 |
| Feb 26 | 16,600,000 |
| Mar 26 | 20,400,000 |
| Apr 26 | 24,900,000 |
| May 26 | 24,900,000 |
| Jun 26 | 20,400,000 |
| Jul 26 | 16,600,000 |
| Aug 26 | 16,600,000 |

## Where does NotebookLM sit in its market?

- [AI search & browsers (Dawn Index AI industries)](https://dawntrend.com/industry/answer)

## How is this measured?

Search demand is Google’s monthly search estimate for the exact name “notebooklm”, collected 2026-09-30. It measures interest, not revenue or users. Read the method.