Since 2004, the number of queries with 8-words has risen 34,000%, from making up just 5.64% of total searches to 8.68% of searches in 2009.

The numbers also show a drop in 2- and 3-word searches, with users starting to use more specific terms or, on the alternative, just 1 word, which also saw a rise in use. 1-word searches are probably a result of brand searches.

Here’s the table with the percentages, courtesy of MarketingPilgrim.com:

1-word searches = 20.29% (19.02%)

2-word searches = 23.65% (32.58%)

3-word searches = 21.92% (25.61%)

4-word searches = 14.89% (12.83%)

5-word searches = 8.68% (5.64%)

6-word searches = 4.65% (2.32%)

7-word searches = 2.49% (0.98%)

8-word searches = 3.43% (no one did 8-word searches in 2004!)