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Keyword detail

Fear of missing out

Psychological phenomenon where individuals experience anxiety or apprehension that others might be having rewarding experiences from which they are absent.

Long-term growth Competitive
33KMonthly searches
-6.2%90-day growth
+98.5%12-month growth
TikTokMain platform

History

201520202025

Covers 181 months, 2011-09 to 2026-09 · Peaked in 2026-09; now at 100% of peak

Recent accelerationBottomed in 2025-06 during the last 24 months, then rose +175%

Last 24 months

What to build with it

Monthly searches: 33,100 · 90-day growth: -6.2% · 12-month growth: +98.5%

The history spans 181 months; current interest is 100% of the historical peak.

Scrape the reviews of "Fear of missing out" into a "what it is really like" report and use that content to catch its churned users.

This is seasonal demand that peaks in October; a product launched later barely catches any volume.

Metric

MetricValue
Estimated monthly searches33,100
90-day growth-6.2%
12-month growth+98.5%
Listed for90 months
CarrierWebsite / App / SaaS
FormContent site / database
Opportunity typeFlat
StageLong-term growth
WindowCompetitive
Seasonality44%
Volatility17%

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Channel mix

TikTok42K
Reddit55
YouTube55
Instagram54
Pinterest54
X54
LinkedIn54
Facebook52

Social mentions by channel. The leading one is usually the cheapest place to start.

Score breakdown

Growth10030%
Scale10030%
Stability9718%
Freshness012%
Coverage8510%

Opportunity score:85.8 / 100

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Frequently asked questions

What is the monthly search volume for Fear of missing out

About 33,100 searches per month (estimate); -6.2% over the last 90 days.

Is Fear of missing out better for a website or a product

It mainly comes down to the carrier and the form. Digital product: delivered online, so acquisition cost and monetisation matter most.

Search interest comes from Google Trends. Monthly volume is an estimate converted with standard keyword-tool methodology, while growth and scores are computed by us from the historical curve. About the data