How popular isDockMaster?
In September 2026, people searched for DockMaster by name about 2,900 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.07% of all global marine software searches, placing DockMaster seventh out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about marine software, DockMaster appeared in three of the five answers and was the joint fifth most recommended of the ten.
DockMaster is the seventh most searched of 10 competitors and the joint fifth most recommended in AI answers.
MarineTrafficShare of searches 84.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
VesselFinderShare of searches 13.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- NavionicsShare of searches 1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
OpenCPNShare of searches 0.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
DockMasterShare of searches 0.07%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top marine software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DockMaster was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. DockMaster is the joint fifth most recommended of the ten.
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.
- DockMaster3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- MarineTraffic2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- VesselFinder2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Navionics2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- OpenCPN2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SERTICA2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DNV ShipManager2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kpler1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Signal Ocean0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Windward0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about marine software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which marine software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best marine software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best marine software for vessel tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“marine software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vessel tracking software”
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 marine software compete with DockMaster?
Share of searches by month for MarineTraffic, VesselFinder, DockMaster. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | MarineTraffic | VesselFinder | Navionics | OpenCPN | Signal Ocean | SERTICA | DockMaster | Windward | Kpler | DNV ShipManager |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 84.1% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 0.25% | 0.14% | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 84% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0.09% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 84% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.13% | 0.16% | 0.11% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 84.1% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 0.25% | 0.13% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 86.3% | 11.6% | 1.6% | 0.25% | 0.14% | 0.11% | 0.08% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 86.8% | 11.7% | 1.1% | 0.21% | 0.11% | 0.08% | 0.06% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 88.8% | 9.8% | 1.1% | 0.18% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 83.8% | 13.8% | 1.9% | 0.25% | 0.11% | 0.07% | 0.09% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 83.9% | 13.8% | 1.9% | 0.25% | 0.11% | 0.07% | 0.07% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 83.9% | 13.8% | 1.9% | 0.25% | 0.11% | 0.07% | 0.07% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 86.6% | 11.6% | 1.3% | 0.21% | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.06% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 84.6% | 13.9% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.07% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 84.6% | 3.4M | -18.1% | -2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.9% | 550K | 0% | +2.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1% | 40.5K | -33.1% | -0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.2% | 8.1K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.11% | 4.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.09% | 3.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.07% | 2.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.01% | 590 | +22.9% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | <0.01% | 50 | -28.6% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | <0.01% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
84.6%
Held 1st. 3.4M estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
13.9%
Held 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.
1%
Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
4.
OpenCPN0.2%
Held 4th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.11%
Held 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
SERTICA0.09%
Held 6th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.07%
Held 7th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Windward0.01%
Held 8th. 590 estimated branded searches, +22.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Kpler<0.01%
Held 9th. 50 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
<0.01%
Held 10th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for DockMaster changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for DockMaster worldwide held steady at 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DockMaster’s share of searches among marine software worldwide held steady, from 0.09% to 0.07%.
How did search popularity change for marine software worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, VesselFinder gained share of searches among marine software worldwide, from 11.6% to 13.9%.
In September 2026, MarineTraffic lost share of searches among marine software worldwide, from 86.6% to 84.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Kpler worldwide rose 150% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 50 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Navionics worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 40.5K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Windward worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 590 in September 2026.
How are DockMaster’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DockMaster’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.
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Where does DockMaster compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine software | 7th of 10 | 0.07% | Shown above |
| Marina management software | 2nd of 6 | 18.1% | Show ranking |
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