How popular isAvenza Maps?
In September 2026, people searched for Avenza Maps by name about 22,200 times worldwide, an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.4% of all global hiking and tramping app searches, placing Avenza Maps fifth out of five apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hiking and tramping apps, Avenza Maps appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the five.
Avenza Maps is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
KomootShare of searches 52.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
AllTrailsShare of searches 23.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
WikilocShare of searches 19.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Gaia GPSShare of searches 2.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Avenza MapsShare of searches 1.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top hiking and tramping apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Avenza Maps was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Avenza Maps is the third most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
AllTrails1st
Gaia GPS2nd
Avenza Maps3rd
Komoot4th
Wikiloc–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
AllTrails5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gaia GPS5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Avenza Maps3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Komoot2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wikiloc0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about hiking and tramping apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hiking tramping app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hiking tramping apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hiking tramping app for trail planning?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hiking app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“trail map app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which hiking and tramping apps compete with Avenza Maps?
Share of searches by month for Komoot, AllTrails, Wikiloc, Gaia GPS, Avenza Maps. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Komoot | AllTrails | Wikiloc | Gaia GPS | Avenza Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.5% | 23.2% | 28.4% | 3.8% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.5% | 23.2% | 28.4% | 3.8% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.1% | 26.8% | 26.8% | 4.4% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.4% | 27% | 27% | 3.6% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.6% | 21.3% | 26% | 3.5% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.1% | 26.3% | 21.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.8% | 23.8% | 19.4% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 52.6% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.3% | 21.1% | 17.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.4% | 21.1% | 17.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.3% | 20.4% | 20.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.9% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.9% | 823K | -17.7% | -2.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.7% | 368K | 0% | +3.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.4% | 301K | -18.2% | -1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.6% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.4% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.2 points |
1.
Komoot52.9%
Held 1st. 823K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
23.7%
Held 2nd. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.
3.
Wikiloc19.4%
Held 3rd. 301K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
4.
Gaia GPS2.6%
Held 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
1.4%
Held 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Avenza Maps and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Avenza Maps changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Avenza Maps worldwide fell from 27.1K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Avenza Maps’ share of searches among hiking and tramping apps worldwide decreased from 2.1% to 1.4%.
How did search popularity change for hiking and tramping apps worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, AllTrails gained share of searches among hiking and tramping apps worldwide, from 20.4% to 23.7%.

In September 2026, Komoot lost share of searches among hiking and tramping apps worldwide, from 55.3% to 52.9%.

In September 2026, Wikiloc lost share of searches among hiking and tramping apps worldwide, from 20.4% to 19.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Gaia GPS worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 40.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Avenza Maps worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.
How are Avenza Maps’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Avenza Maps’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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