How popular isBolt?
In September 2026, people searched for Bolt by name about 150,000 times worldwide, a 19.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 1.1% of all global ride hailing app searches, placing Bolt fifth out of nine apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ride hailing apps, Bolt appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the nine.
Bolt is the fifth most searched of 9 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
UberShare of searches 75.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
LyftShare of searches 12.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
DiDiShare of searches 5.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
inDriveShare of searches 3.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
BoltShare of searches 1.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top ride hailing apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bolt was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Bolt is the fourth most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Uber5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Lyft5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Bolt3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Curb3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Grab2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- inDrive1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Green Cabs1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- DiDi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ola0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about ride hailing apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which ride hailing app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ride hailing apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ride hailing app for a late night ride?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ride hailing apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“taxi app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Which ride hailing apps compete with Bolt?
Share of searches by month for Uber, Lyft, DiDi, inDrive, Bolt. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Uber | Lyft | DiDi | inDrive | Bolt | Ola | Grab | Green Cabs | Curb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.1% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.41% | 0.15% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 76.5% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 77.2% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.62% | 0.19% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.2% | 7% | 7% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.77% | 0.15% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 77.4% | 8.5% | 7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.63% | 0.13% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 76% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.61% | 0.12% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 75.4% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.61% | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 74.6% | 12.3% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 0.74% | 1.3% | 0.49% | 0.1% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 75.6% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 0.92% | 1.1% | 0.75% | 0.18% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 77.1% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 0.94% | 1.1% | 0.62% | 0.15% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 79% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.95% | 0.43% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 75.7% | 12.4% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.75% | 0.5% | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 75.7% | 9.1M | 0% | -3.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.4% | 1.5M | +50% | +3.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.6% | 673K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.7% | 450K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.1% | 135K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.75% | 90.5K | -17.7% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.5% | 60.5K | +22.2% | +0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.12% | 14.8K | +22.3% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.02% | 2.4K | -17.2% | 0 points |
1.
Uber75.7%
Held 1st. 9.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.2 points.
2.
Lyft12.4%
Held 2nd. 1.5M estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +3.8 points.
3.
DiDi5.6%
Held 3rd. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
4.
inDrive3.7%
Held 4th. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
5.
Bolt1.1%
Held 5th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Ola0.75%
Held 6th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
7.
Grab0.5%
Held 7th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.12%
Held 8th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Curb0.02%
Held 9th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -17.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Bolt changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bolt worldwide rose from 126K to 150K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bolt rose from 6th to 5th among ride hailing apps worldwide.
How did search popularity change for ride hailing apps worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Lyft gained share of searches among ride hailing apps worldwide, from 8.6% to 12.4%.
In September 2026, Uber lost share of searches among ride hailing apps worldwide, from 79% to 75.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Grab worldwide rose 49.4% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 60.5K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bolt worldwide rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 111K to 135K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for inDrive worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 368K to 450K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ola worldwide fell 45.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 90.5K in September 2026.
How are Bolt’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bolt’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- bolt app
- bolt drive
- bolt ride hailing
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Where does Bolt compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ride hailing apps | 5th of 9 | 1.1% | Shown above |
| Car sharing brands | 5th of 6 | 3.3% | Show ranking |
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