Amazon Alexa 2024: Most asked questions and fun insights revealed

Alexa is not just a smart voice assistant but a personal tool that millions across the globe use to optimise their use of time and schedule their lives.

With Aussies and Kiwis contributing to a significant share and as 2024 draws to a close, Amazon Australia has shared intriguing insights into the most common questions and requests posed to Alexa.

These questions showcase a blend of curiosity, pop culture, and culinary exploration.

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From celebrity gossip to sports scores and recipe inspiration, Australians have kept their smart assistants busy this year.

One of the standout discoveries from Amazon’s data is that Australians are four times more likely to ask Alexa to insult them than to request a compliment.

The questions showcase a blend of celebrity gossip, entertainment, sport and culinary queries.
The questions showcase a blend of celebrity gossip, entertainment, sport and culinary queries. Credit: @brookestyless/TikTok

This trend reflects the nation’s playful and cheeky attitude, with frequent phrases such as “insult me,” “are we mates?” and “do something silly” dominating voice commands.

The release of Alexa’s “make it spicy” feature, which offers fiery insults, twisted horoscopes, and even a fart gallery, has only fuelled this demand for quirky, humorous interactions.

Beyond the playful insults, Alexa users in Australia also sought practical knowledge.

Common queries included “How to cook for just yourself?” and “How long do you cook an egg?”

These general knowledge questions highlight a growing interest in simple life hacks and the pursuit of culinary expertise, with Australians continuing to explore new recipes and cooking techniques with the help of their smart assistants.

Aussies loved being insulted by Alexa.
Aussies loved being insulted by Alexa. Credit: TikTok

In the kitchen, Alexa proved to be a handy sous chef, guiding users through a variety of recipes. Among the top requested dishes were baked sweet potatoes, followed closely by the indulgent double chocolate mousse cake.

Other popular recipe searches included pear and blue cheese tarts, vegan primavera pasta, and sweet and sour lemon slices. It’s clear that Australians enjoy experimenting with both comfort food and more adventurous dishes, turning to Alexa for inspiration.

Pop culture enthusiasts also kept Alexa busy with questions about their favourite celebrities. Taylor Swift emerged as the most asked-about celebrity in Australia, dominating Alexa requests related to her age, height, net worth, and love life.

In 2024, Swift not only led the celebrity search charts but also triumphed on the music front.

Her album The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology was the most played album of the year, and Shake It Off was the most streamed song through Alexa and Amazon Music. Other celebrities in the spotlight included Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, with both athletes consistently ranking among the top asked-about figures.

Taylor Swift was the most asked about celebrity for 2024.
Taylor Swift was the most asked about celebrity for 2024. Credit: @taylorswift/Instagram

Aussie sports fans also turned to Alexa for the latest scores and updates.

AFL dominated the sports-related questions, with Australians showing a clear preference for inquiring about the latest game scores over the NRL. However, the National Rugby League was still a frequent topic of interest.

And the questions around sports were not just limited to the game scores — Alexa users were also keen to know the current standings and schedules for both the AFL and NRL.

Top Alexa Questions from Australia and New Zealand for 2024

Sport Questions

  • What is the score in the AFL?
  • What is the score in the NRL?
  • When is the next NRL game?
  • When is the next AFL game?
  • What are the current standings in the AFL?
  • What’s the Formula 1 update?
  • What is the National Hockey League scores?
  • What is the NBA score?
  • What is the cricket score?
  • How many medals does Australia have?

People (Height)

  • How tall is Taylor Swift?
  • How tall is Lionel Messi?
  • How tall is Shaquille O’Neal?
  • How tall is LeBron James?
  • How tall is Cristiano Ronaldo?
  • How tall is Simone Biles?
  • How tall is Sabrina Carpenter?
  • How tall is Stephen Curry?

People (Age)

  • How old is Taylor Swift?
  • How old is Donald Trump?
  • How old is Joe Biden?
  • How old is Cristiano Ronaldo?
  • How old is Charles III?
  • How old is Eminem?
  • How old is Mike Tyson?
  • How old is Lionel Messi?
  • How old is Justin Bieber?
  • How old is Olivia Rodrigo?

People (Net Worth)

  • How much is Elon Musk worth?
  • How much is Taylor Swift worth?
  • How much is MrBeast worth?
  • How much is Cristiano Ronaldo worth?
  • How much is Jeff Bezos worth?
  • How much is Lionel Messi worth?
  • How much is Donald Trump worth?
  • How much is Bill Gates worth?
  • How much is Eminem worth?
  • How much is Michael Jordan worth?

People (Spouses)

  • Who is Eminem married to?
  • Who is Katy Perry married to?
  • Who is Taylor Swift married to?
  • Who is Ed Sheeran married to?
  • Who is Henry VIII married to?
  • Who is Justin Bieber married to?
  • Who is Elon Musk married to?
  • Who is Beyoncé married to?
  • Who is Donald Trump married to?
  • Who is Lionel Messi married to?

Top Requested Recipes

  • Baked sweet potato
  • Double chocolate mousse cake
  • Sweet and sour lemon slice
  • Pear and blue cheese tart
  • Funfetti pancakes
  • Chilli con carne
  • Vegan primavera pasta
  • Olive and veggie puff pastry tart
  • Mango and chicken noodle salad
  • Banana bread

Most Asked Celebrities

  • Taylor Swift
  • Cristiano Ronaldo
  • Lionel Messi
  • Elon Musk
  • Eminem
  • Michael Jackson
  • MrBeast
  • Charles III
  • Elvis Presley
  • Justin Bieber

To purchase an Amazon Alexa, head to Amazon Australia’s website here.

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