Google has released its 2026 Frightgeist Halloween costume trends, offering a look at the costumes catching peoples' attention across the country and right here in the Rockford area.

Some of the searches are familiar favorites, while others might leave you wondering how they became Halloween costume ideas in the first place.

Google's Top Halloween Costume Searches in the Rockford Area

According to the stats, Beast Boy, Catwoman, Tung Tung Tung Sahur, Punk Mohawk and Darth Vader are amount the top Halloween costume searches in the Rockford area.

You've got recognizable characters like Catwoman and Darth Vader alongside more unexpectedly choices like Tung Tung Tung Sahur, a character associated with the viral Italian brainrot internet trend.

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Beast Boy is another character for fans of DC Comics and Teen Titans, while Catwoman has remained a popular costume choice for people looking for a classic superhero-inspired look!

But the more unusual searches are what make this year's list especially interesting.  Internet trends can turn into costume ideas overnight, and Halloween is the perfect opportunity for people to bring their favorite online characters into the real world.

Whether you're planning an elaborate costume, throwing something together at the last minute, or skipping dressing up entirely, there's really no shortage of inspiration out there!

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Now, we want to know: What are you dressing as for Halloween this year?  Are you going with a classic costume, something inspired by a movie or TV show, or one of those viral internet characters.