Automation is one of the hottest topics in 2025 — but what exactly are people searching for? I explored Google Trends and SEMrush to find the most searched automation keywords this year, and here’s what stood out.
Step 1: Checking Google Trends
I started by plugging common automation terms into Google Trends:
- “automation trends 2025” → Huge global search volume, especially in January and after big tech events.
- “hyperautomation” → Flat for months, then spiked after Gartner’s latest report.
- “agentic AI” → Barely visible a year ago, but rapidly rising in the past six months.
- “automation testing tools” → Steady, but shifting toward tool comparisons like Selenium vs Playwright.
Observation: Agentic AI is clearly an emerging trend. Old favorites like Selenium remain steady but are slowly being challenged by newer tools.
Step 2: Using SEMrush for Numbers
Next, I used SEMrush to get volumes and keyword difficulty:
- “Selenium vs Cypress vs Playwright 2025” → Medium difficulty, strong traffic.
- “best test automation tools for beginners 2025” → Low competition, clear search intent.
- “AI-driven test automation frameworks” → Growing fast in dev communities.
- “SEO automation tools for small businesses” → Rising search volume in the last 90 days.
- “hyperautomation vs RPA” → High volume, medium competition.
Observation: Long-tail keywords are easier to rank for, and often signal strong intent.
Step 3: Common Question Keywords
I also checked Google’s “People Also Ask” suggestions. Some frequent questions include:
- What is hyperautomation in simple terms?
- Which is the best automation testing tool in 2025?
- How is Agentic AI used in automation?
- Can automation replace manual testing?
- What is the future of industrial automation?
Observation: These are perfect for FAQ sections or short explainer blogs that rank well.
Step 4: Mapping Keywords to Audiences
- Testers & QA Engineers: Tool comparisons, AI-driven frameworks
- Business Leaders: Hyperautomation, automation trends
- Marketers: SEO automation, marketing automation
- Industry Professionals: Industrial automation, cobots, IIoT
Observation: Automation is now a multi-discipline conversation — not just a techie subject.
Step 5: My Takeaways
- Agentic AI is exploding — still underexplored in blogs.
- Hyperautomation vs RPA is a “confusion keyword” that people need clarity on.
- Testing tool comparisons never fade — always in demand.
- Marketing automation is underserved — growing searches, fewer quality resources.
- Industrial automation grows slowly but steadily, reflecting long-term importance.
Conclusion
This research gave me a roadmap for the series:
- Use broad keywords (e.g., “automation trends 2025”) for awareness.
- Target long-tail searches for easier rankings.
- Answer FAQ-style queries to capture People Also Ask traffic.
It’s not just about writing what I want — it’s about writing what people are already searching for.
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