How popular iscarVertical in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 823K branded searches for carVertical worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. carVertical holds 29.3% estimated Share of Search among vehicle history check services worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
- Carfax65.1%
- carVertical29.3%
- AutoCheck3.2%
- HPI Check1.8%
- MotorCheck0.64%
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Which vehicle history check services compete with carVertical?
Share of Search by month for Carfax, carVertical, AutoCheck. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Carfax | carVertical | AutoCheck | HPI Check | MotorCheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 65% | 29.2% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.79% |
| Nov 2025 | 69% | 25.4% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.68% |
| Dec 2025 | 69.1% | 25.4% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.56% |
| Jan 2026 | 65% | 29.2% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.79% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.1% | 29.3% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.64% |
| Mar 2026 | 69% | 25.4% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.68% |
| Apr 2026 | 69.1% | 25.4% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.56% |
| May 2026 | 65.1% | 29.3% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.64% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.1% | 29.3% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.64% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.1% | 29.3% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.64% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.1% | 29.3% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.64% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 65.1% | 1.8M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.3% | 823K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.2% | 90.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.8% | 49.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.64% | 18.1K | 0% | 0 points |
1.Carfax
65.1%
Held 1st. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
29.3%
Held 2nd. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.2%
Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.8%
Held 4th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.64%
Held 5th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between carVertical and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for carVertical changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for carVertical worldwide held steady at 823K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, carVertical’s estimated Share of Search among vehicle history check services worldwide peaked at 29.3% in February 2026 and was lowest at 25.4% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for vehicle history check services worldwide in August 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for MotorCheck worldwide fell 18.5% over 11 measured months, from 22.2K to 18.1K in August 2026.
How is carVertical measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using carVertical’s 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.
1 branded search term
- carvertical
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