Malaysia Ranks 9th Worldwide For ‘Gay Porn’ Searches, But The Google Trends Numbers Aren’t What You Think!
Malaysia has been ranked ninth worldwide for relative Google search interest in the term ‘gay porn’, according to an infographic shared by Made in Malaysia. The country recorded a score of 38, while Myanmar topped the list with 100. However, the ranking reflects search interest relative to overall searches, not the number of users or their sexual orientation.
Malaysia Makes The Global Top 10 For An Unexpected Google Search
Malaysia has attracted attention online after appearing ninth in a global ranking of Google search interest for the term ‘gay porn’. The figures were shared in an Instagram infographic by Made in Malaysia, which cited data from Google Trends. According to the ranking, Malaysia recorded a score of 38 out of 100, placing it just ahead of Kenya, which scored 37. Myanmar topped the list with 100, followed by the Philippines at 78 and Trinidad and Tobago at 63. Other locations appearing above Malaysia included Mongolia, South Africa, Lebanon, Jamaica and Puerto Rico. The ranking covers Google Web Search activity over a 12-month period.
Why A Score Of 38 Doesn’t Mean 38% Of Malaysians Searched For It
Despite how the ranking might appear, Google Trends does not measure how many people searched for a particular term. Instead, it calculates relative search interest by comparing searches for that term against overall search activity within each location and period. The location with the highest relative interest receives a score of 100, while other locations are assigned proportionate scores. This means Malaysia’s score of 38 does not indicate that 38% of Malaysians searched for the term. It also does not establish how many unique individuals made those searches, nor can it reveal anything about their sexual orientation.
The Ranking Says More About Search Patterns Than People’s Identities
The infographic used worldwide Google Trends data covering 21 September 2025 to 20 September 2026, with all categories selected under Google Web Search. While the results offer an interesting comparison of search patterns across different locations, they should not be treated as a definitive measure of national behaviour. Rankings can shift when the date range, search category or geographical settings change. Search activity can also reflect curiosity, research or other motivations that cannot be determined from the figures alone. Ultimately, the data provides a snapshot of relative interest in one search term rather than a reliable description of any country’s population.
KEY FACTS
What Happened: Malaysia appeared ninth in a global ranking of Google Trends search interest for the term ‘gay porn’.
Who Is Involved: Malaysia and nine other countries or territories featured in an infographic published by Made in Malaysia.
Where: Worldwide Google Web Search data, compared by country or territory.
When: The dataset covers 21 September 2025 to 20 September 2026. The infographic was shared in October 2026.
Current Status: Malaysia is listed ninth with a relative search interest score of 38. The figures are based on the publisher’s Google Trends comparison and may change depending on search settings.
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SOURCES
Primary report: madeinmalaysia.com.my
Event: Publication of a global Google Trends ranking for search interest in the term ‘gay porn’.
Location: Worldwide, including Malaysia.
Source material: Made in Malaysia’s Instagram infographic citing Google Trends data for 21 September 2025 to 20 September 2026.
Status: Malaysia is listed ninth with a score of 38 in the shared infographic. The underlying Google Trends comparison has not been independently reproduced.
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