How popular isEpic in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 368K branded searches for Epic worldwide which is down 33.1% over the last 11 months. Epic holds 33.8% estimated Share of Search among reading apps worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Epic33.8%Reading Eggs33.8%
Raz-Kids22.6%
Hooked on Phonics8.3%
Duolingo ABC1.4%
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Where does Epic compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading apps | 1st of 5 | 33.8% | Shown below |
| Healthtech | 1st of 6 | 52.3% | Show ranking |
| Hospital management systems | 1st of 5 | 85.4% | Show ranking |
Which reading apps compete with Epic?
Share of Search by month for Epic, Reading Eggs, Raz-Kids, Hooked on Phonics. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Epic | Reading Eggs | Raz-Kids | Hooked on Phonics | Duolingo ABC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.4% | 33.6% | 33.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 25.5% | 38.2% | 31.2% | 4.2% | 0.84% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.9% | 30.9% | 30.9% | 6.2% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.9% | 28.9% | 35.3% | 5.8% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.2% | 35.7% | 29.2% | 4.8% | 0.96% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.1% | 40.5% | 27.1% | 4.5% | 0.89% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.5% | 33.6% | 33.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% |
| May 2026 | 26.5% | 39.5% | 26.5% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 17.4% | 47.4% | 25.9% | 7.8% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 8.2% | 49.8% | 27.3% | 12.2% | 2.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.8% | 33.8% | 22.6% | 8.3% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 4th to 1st | 33.8% | 368K | +643.4% | +25.7 pointsmoved from 4th to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 33.8% | 368K | +22.3% | -16 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 22.6% | 246K | +49.1% | -4.7 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 8.3% | 90.5K | +22.3% | -3.9 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.4% | 14.8K | 0% | -1.1 points |
1.
Epic33.8%
Moved from 4th to 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, +643.4% vs prior month. Share +25.7 points.
33.8%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 368K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share -16 points.
3.
22.6%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, +49.1% vs prior month. Share -4.7 points.
8.3%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.
1.4%
Held 5th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Epic and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Epic changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Epic worldwide fell from 550K to 368K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Epic’s estimated Share of Search among reading apps worldwide increased from 27.4% to 33.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Epic’s estimated Share of Search among reading apps worldwide peaked at 33.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 8.2% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Epic rose from 3rd to 1st among reading apps worldwide.
How did search popularity change for reading apps worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Epic overtook Hooked on Phonics to take the highest estimated Share of Search among reading apps worldwide, at 33.8%.
In August 2026, Reading Eggs lost estimated Share of Search among reading apps worldwide, from 49.8% to 33.8%.
In August 2026, Raz-Kids lost estimated Share of Search among reading apps worldwide, from 27.3% to 22.6%.
In August 2026, Hooked on Phonics lost estimated Share of Search among reading apps worldwide, from 12.2% to 8.3%.
In August 2026, Duolingo ABC lost estimated Share of Search among reading apps worldwide, from 2.4% to 1.4%.
How is Epic measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Epic’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
- getepic
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