Google Trends
Compare relative search interest across topics, locations, and time windows to sharpen research questions before choosing which customer problem deserves direct investigation.
Job and fit
Google documents sampled, normalized search interest. Compare two problem phrases in one geography and save the date range alongside your observations.
When to use and manual alternative
Use when selecting interview topics. Manual alternative: collect dated questions from communities you already know and interview the people asking them.
Constraints and pricing
Low-volume terms can display zero. Scores are relative, not search volumes or evidence of buying intent. Pricing: unknown from this review.
Follow the sources
Use the original references to check context, dates, and limitations. The interpretation and suggested next steps are editorial guidance.