How popular isFortnite in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 6.1M branded searches for Fortnite worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. Fortnite holds 38.8% estimated Share of Search among video game franchises worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Pokémon47.4%
Fortnite38.8%The Legend of Zelda10.6%
Mario Kart2.9%EA Sports FC0.42%
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Which video game franchises compete with Fortnite?
Share of Search by month for Pokémon, Fortnite, The Legend of Zelda, Mario Kart. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | Pokémon | Fortnite | The Legend of Zelda | Mario Kart | EA Sports FC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.5% | 44.5% | 6.4% | 4% | 0.57% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.3% | 54.2% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 0.38% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.3% | 54.2% | 5.2% | 4% | 0.38% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.2% | 49.1% | 6.4% | 3.6% | 0.63% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.9% | 40.8% | 5.7% | 3% | 0.62% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.2% | 41.1% | 5.4% | 3% | 0.35% |
| Apr 2026 | 49% | 40.1% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 0.51% |
| May 2026 | 53.4% | 35.7% | 7% | 3.2% | 0.67% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.7% | 39.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 0.91% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.1% | 39.3% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.1% | 40.2% | 6.4% | 3.6% | 0.76% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.4% | 38.8% | 10.6% | 2.9% | 0.42% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.4% | 7.5M | 0% | -1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 38.8% | 6.1M | 0% | -1.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.6% | 1.7M | +71.8% | +4.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.9% | 450K | -18.2% | -0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.42% | 65.9K | -42.9% | -0.3 points |
1.
47.4%
Held 1st. 7.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
2.
Fortnite38.8%
Held 2nd. 6.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
10.6%
Held 3rd. 1.7M estimated branded searches, +71.8% vs prior month. Share +4.2 points.
2.9%
Held 4th. 450K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
0.42%
Held 5th. 65.9K estimated branded searches, -42.9% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
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How has branded search demand for Fortnite changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Fortnite worldwide held steady at 6.1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fortnite’s estimated Share of Search among video game franchises worldwide decreased from 44.5% to 38.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fortnite’s estimated Share of Search among video game franchises worldwide peaked at 54.2% in November 2025 and was lowest at 35.7% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fortnite fell from 1st to 2nd among video game franchises worldwide.
How did search popularity change for video game franchises worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, The Legend of Zelda gained estimated Share of Search among video game franchises worldwide, from 6.4% to 10.6%.
In September 2026, Pokémon lost estimated Share of Search among video game franchises worldwide, from 49.1% to 47.4%.
In September 2026, Fortnite lost estimated Share of Search among video game franchises worldwide, from 40.2% to 38.8%.
In September 2026, Mario Kart lost estimated Share of Search among video game franchises worldwide, from 3.6% to 2.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for EA Sports FC worldwide fell 15.9% over 12 measured months, from 78.4K to 65.9K in September 2026.
How is Fortnite measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fortnite’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
- fortnite
Who owns Fortnite?
Fortnite is owned by 
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