How popular isFoursquare in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 49.5K branded searches for Foursquare worldwide which is down 18.2% over the last 11 months. Foursquare holds 11.6% estimated Share of Search among geospatial analytics platforms worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Esri ArcGIS47.1%
Mapbox31.6%
Foursquare11.6%
CARTO9.5%
SafeGraph0.23%
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Which geospatial analytics platforms compete with Foursquare?
Share of Search by month for Esri ArcGIS, Mapbox, Foursquare, CARTO. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Esri ArcGIS | Mapbox | Foursquare | CARTO | SafeGraph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.6% | 29.4% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 0.43% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.6% | 29.4% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 0.34% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.3% | 28.7% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 0.34% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.6% | 32.6% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 0.38% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.9% | 32.1% | 14.4% | 5.3% | 0.37% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.3% | 27% | 18% | 5.4% | 0.31% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.3% | 28.7% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 0.33% |
| May 2026 | 47.3% | 31.7% | 14.2% | 6.4% | 0.31% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.2% | 31.7% | 14.2% | 6.4% | 0.45% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.9% | 32.2% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 0.31% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.1% | 31.6% | 11.6% | 9.5% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.1% | 201K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 31.6% | 135K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.6% | 49.5K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.5% | 40.5K | +22.4% | +1.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.23% | 1K | -23.1% | -0.1 points |
47.1%
Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
2.
Mapbox31.6%
Held 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
11.6%
Held 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
4.
CARTO9.5%
Held 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
0.23%
Held 5th. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Foursquare and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Foursquare changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Foursquare worldwide fell from 60.5K to 49.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Foursquare’s estimated Share of Search among geospatial analytics platforms worldwide increased from 10.8% to 11.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Foursquare’s estimated Share of Search among geospatial analytics platforms worldwide peaked at 18% in March 2026 and was lowest at 10.8% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for geospatial analytics platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, CARTO gained estimated Share of Search among geospatial analytics platforms worldwide, from 7.9% to 9.5%.
In August 2026, Esri ArcGIS lost estimated Share of Search among geospatial analytics platforms worldwide, from 47.9% to 47.1%.
In August 2026, Mapbox lost estimated Share of Search among geospatial analytics platforms worldwide, from 32.2% to 31.6%.
Foursquare’s estimated Share of Search among geospatial analytics platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 14.2% to 11.6% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for SafeGraph worldwide fell 58.3% over 11 measured months, from 2.4K to 1K in August 2026.
Where does Foursquare compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review platforms | 5th of 5 | 0.49% | Show ranking |
| Geospatial analytics platforms | 3rd of 5 | 11.6% | Shown above |
| Foot traffic analytics platforms | 1st of 5 | 80.3% | Show ranking |
How is Foursquare measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Foursquare’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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