How popular isEsri ArcGIS in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 201K branded searches for Esri ArcGIS worldwide which is down 33.2% over the last 11 months. Esri ArcGIS holds 75.8% estimated Share of Search among open data platforms worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which open data platforms compete with Esri ArcGIS?
Share of Search by month for Esri ArcGIS, CKAN, OpenGov, Granicus. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Esri ArcGIS | CKAN | OpenGov | Granicus | Socrata |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82.6% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 0.52% |
| Nov 2025 | 82.5% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 0.66% |
| Dec 2025 | 81.3% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 0.79% |
| Jan 2026 | 79.4% | 8.7% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 0.77% |
| Feb 2026 | 79.5% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 0.61% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.6% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 0.63% |
| Apr 2026 | 69.5% | 20.9% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 0.55% |
| May 2026 | 72.1% | 17.7% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 71% | 14.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% | 0.85% |
| Jul 2026 | 73.1% | 12% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 75.8% | 10.2% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 75.8% | 201K | 0% | +2.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10.2% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -1.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.4% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.6% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.1% | 2.9K | -56.1% | -1.3 points |
75.8%
Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
2.CKAN
10.2%
Held 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
3.OpenGov
8.4%
Held 3rd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
4.Granicus
4.6%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.Socrata
1.1%
Held 5th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -56.1% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
Compare search popularity between Esri ArcGIS and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Esri ArcGIS changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Esri ArcGIS worldwide fell from 301K to 201K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Esri ArcGIS’s estimated Share of Search among open data platforms worldwide decreased from 82.6% to 75.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Esri ArcGIS’s estimated Share of Search among open data platforms worldwide peaked at 82.6% in October 2025 and was lowest at 69.5% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for open data platforms worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, Esri ArcGIS gained estimated Share of Search among open data platforms worldwide, from 73.1% to 75.8%.
In August 2026, CKAN lost estimated Share of Search among open data platforms worldwide, from 12% to 10.2%.
In August 2026, Socrata lost estimated Share of Search among open data platforms worldwide, from 2.4% to 1.1%.
Granicus’ estimated Share of Search among open data platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.9% to 4.6% in August 2026.
Where does Esri ArcGIS compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIS software | 2nd of 5 | 27% | Show ranking |
| Geospatial analytics platforms | 1st of 5 | 47.1% | Show ranking |
| Surveying software | 1st of 5 | 48.2% | Show ranking |
| Land management platforms | 1st of 5 | 49.5% | Show ranking |
| Forestry software | 1st of 5 | 59.6% | Show ranking |
| Open data platforms | 1st of 5 | 75.8% | Shown above |
How is Esri ArcGIS measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Esri ArcGIS’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
- arcgis
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