Connectors
Google Trends
Connect Google Trends to Google Sheets or Google Data Studio
The Google Trends connector gets your Google Trends data into Google Sheets and Google Data Studio. Use it to track your key metrics in a spreadsheet or a Google Data Studio report.
What you can report on
- Search interest over time for any keyword or topic
- Geographic breakdown of search interest by region
- Related queries and rising topics
- Comparative trend analysis across multiple keywords
- Seasonal patterns and long-term trend monitoring
Prerequisites
- None. Google Trends data is public, so you don't need a Google Trends account.
How to create a connection
- In the Hub, open Connections & accounts.
- Select Create connection.
- Select Google Trends in the connector list.
- Select Next.
- In Name the connection, enter a name.
- Select Save.
- Enable the account.
- Select Done.
Only enabled accounts fetch data, and only enabled accounts count toward your plan. You can enable or disable accounts at any time on the Connections & accounts page.
How to get Google Trends data into Google Sheets or Google Data Studio
To get Google Trends data into Google Sheets:
- In the Two Minute Reports sidebar, open Data Queries.
- Select Add.
- Select the account you want to report on. A query uses one account.
- Select a Report Type, and enter your Search terms.
- Select your metrics and dimensions.
- Select the date range.
- Set sorting and filters if you need them.
- Select Run query. Two Minute Reports adds the data to your sheet.
To get Google Trends data into Google Data Studio:
- In the Hub, open Google Data Studio › Google Trends.
- Select Create report.
- Select or create a query config:
- To use a query config you have: select it in Choose your query config. Then select Save.
- To create a query config: if you already have one, first select Create new query config in the list. Enter a name in Name your query config, and select the account in Select your account. Enter your Search terms. Select Save.
- Select Create from scratch. If templates show under Quick start from a template, you can select one instead.
- Looker Studio (formerly Google Data Studio) opens in a new tab, with the Two Minute Reports connector. If you are in more than one team, select your team in Select your Team.
- In Select Query Config, select your query config.
- Select Connect in the top-right corner.
- In your new report, add Google Trends metrics and dimensions to the canvas.
