How popular isGarmin Connect?
In September 2026, people searched for Garmin Connect by name about 1.2 million times worldwide, a 48.2% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 30.8% of all global running app searches, placing Garmin Connect second out of seven apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about running apps, Garmin Connect appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Garmin Connect is the second most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
StravaShare of searches 56.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- Garmin ConnectShare of searches 30.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Adidas RunningShare of searches 7.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Nike Run ClubShare of searches 1.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- RunnaShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top running apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Garmin Connect was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Garmin Connect is the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Nike Run Club1st
- Strava2nd
- Runna3rd
- Garmin Connect4th
Runkeeper5th- Adidas Running6th
MapMyRun–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Strava5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Nike Run Club5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Runna4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Garmin Connect3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Runkeeper2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Adidas Running1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- MapMyRun0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about running apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which running app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best running apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best running app for training tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“running apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“running app for intervals”
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 running apps compete with Garmin Connect?
Share of searches by month for Strava, Garmin Connect, Adidas Running. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Strava | Garmin Connect | Adidas Running | Nike Run Club | Runna | MapMyRun | Runkeeper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.1% | 27.5% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.7% | 27.7% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.75% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.9% | 24.2% | 4% | 0.98% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.8% | 31.6% | 4.3% | 1% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.86% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.8% | 28.2% | 3.8% | 0.76% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.62% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.9% | 28.1% | 3.8% | 0.76% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.62% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.5% | 31.8% | 4.3% | 0.86% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.58% |
| May 2026 | 58.6% | 31.9% | 4.3% | 0.71% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.58% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.3% | 28.3% | 3.8% | 0.94% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.51% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.7% | 32.1% | 4.3% | 0.87% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.47% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.9% | 32.1% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.48% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.6% | 30.8% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.37% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 56.6% | 2.2M | 0% | -2.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.8% | 1.2M | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.6% | 301K | +82.4% | +3.3 points | |
| 4, moved from 6th to 4th | 1.9% | 74K | +82.7% | +0.8 pointsmoved from 6th to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.5% | 60.5K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, moved from 4th to 6th | 1.3% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 4th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.37% | 14.8K | -18.2% | -0.1 points |
1.
Strava56.6%
Held 1st. 2.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
30.8%
Held 2nd. 1.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
7.6%
Held 3rd. 301K estimated branded searches, +82.4% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.
1.9%
Moved from 6th to 4th. 74K estimated branded searches, +82.7% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
5.Runna
1.5%
Held 5th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
MapMyRun1.3%
Moved from 4th to 6th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.37%
Held 7th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Garmin Connect and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Garmin Connect
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Garmin Connect changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Garmin Connect worldwide rose from 823K to 1.2M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garmin Connect’s share of searches among running apps worldwide increased from 27.5% to 30.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garmin Connect’s share of searches among running apps worldwide peaked at 32.1% in July 2026 and was lowest at 24.2% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for running apps worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Nike Run Club overtook MapMyRun and Runna to rank 4th among running apps worldwide, with 1.9% of the searches.
In September 2026, Adidas Running gained share of searches among running apps worldwide, from 4.3% to 7.6%.
In September 2026, Strava lost share of searches among running apps worldwide, from 58.9% to 56.6%.
In September 2026, Garmin Connect lost share of searches among running apps worldwide, from 32.1% to 30.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Runkeeper worldwide fell 45.4% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Runna worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 60.5K in September 2026.
How are Garmin Connect’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Garmin Connect’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.
- garmin connect
Who owns Garmin Connect?
Garmin Connect is owned by Garmin. Brandwave also tracks Garmin, Garmin Dash Cam and Tacx, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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