How popular isGarmin?
In September 2026, people searched for Garmin by name about 4.4 million times worldwide, a 19.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 5.8% of all global golf GPS app searches, placing Garmin fifth out of nine apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about golf GPS apps, Garmin appeared in one of the five answers and was the ninth most recommended of the nine.
Garmin is the fifth most searched of 9 competitors and the ninth most recommended in AI answers.
GolfshotShare of searches 35.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Hole19Share of searches 23.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
ArccosShare of searches 19.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
18BirdiesShare of searches 5.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
GarminShare of searches 5.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
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Top golf GPS apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Garmin was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Garmin is the ninth most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- 18Birdies5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
TheGrint5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Golfshot4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Arccos3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Golf Pad3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Hole192 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Garmin1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SwingU1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
GolfLogix1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about golf GPS apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which golf GPS app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best golf GPS apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best free golf app for distances and scoring?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“golf gps app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best golf app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Which golf GPS apps compete with Garmin?
Share of searches by month for Golfshot, Hole19, Arccos, 18Birdies, Garmin, Golf Pad, TheGrint. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Golfshot | Hole19 | Arccos | 18Birdies | Garmin | Golf Pad | TheGrint | SwingU | GolfLogix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.2% | 21.5% | 15.3% | 5.2% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.7% | 22.3% | 15.9% | 2.9% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 37% | 24.7% | 17.4% | 2.6% | 9% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.3% | 28.1% | 16.4% | 3.7% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.3% | 25.7% | 17.9% | 3.4% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.5% | 23.1% | 23.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.6% | 21.8% | 27.7% | 5.3% | 8% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 26.2% | 21.5% | 26.9% | 5.2% | 9.6% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.1% | 22.2% | 27.9% | 4.4% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.3% | 23.2% | 23.8% | 4.6% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.3% | 24% | 24.8% | 4.8% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.3% | 23.6% | 19.9% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 35.3% | 33.1K | 0% | +5.9 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 23.6% | 22.2K | -18.1% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 19.9% | 18.7K | -33.2% | -4.9 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 5.8% | 5.4K | 0% | +1 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 5.8% | 5.4K | -33.3% | -1.4 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.7% | 4.4K | -18.5% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.6% | 2.4K | -17.2% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.4% | 1.3K | -18.8% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.1% | 1K | -23.1% | -0.1 points |
1.
Golfshot35.3%
Held 1st. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +5.9 points.
2.
Hole1923.6%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
3.
Arccos19.9%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 18.7K estimated branded searches, -33.2% vs prior month. Share -4.9 points.
5.8%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
5.
Garmin5.8%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
6.
Golf Pad4.7%
Held 6th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
7.
TheGrint2.6%
Held 7th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -17.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
SwingU1.4%
Held 8th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.1%
Held 9th. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Garmin and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Garmin
74 comparisons
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- Garmin vs Nikon
- Amazfit vs Garmin
- Garmin vs Samsung Galaxy Watch
- Garmin vs Sig Sauer
- Garmin vs Oura
- Garmin vs Samsung
- Apple AirTag vs Garmin
- Garmin vs Suunto
- Garmin vs Tractive
- Garmin vs Withings
- Garmin vs Vortex
- Bushnell vs Garmin
- Garmin vs iGPSPORT
- Admiralty vs Garmin
- C-MAP vs Garmin
- Garmin vs Lowrance
- Garmin vs Navionics
- Garmin vs Humminbird
- Garmin vs Lezyne
- Garmin vs Rapsodo
- Garmin vs Trackman
- Cressi vs Garmin
- Garmin vs SkyTrak
- Fi vs Garmin
- Garmin vs Scubapro
- Garmin vs Raymarine
- Bryton vs Garmin
- Garmin vs Magene
- Garmin vs Simrad
- Blue Tees vs Garmin
- Foresight vs Garmin
- Garmin vs Square Golf
- Garmin vs Uneekor
- Garmin vs Hammerhead
- FlightScope vs Garmin
- Dogtra vs Garmin
- Furuno vs Garmin
- Cateye vs Garmin
- Garmin vs Vexilar
- Deeper vs Garmin
- Garmin vs Hawke
- Flight Schedule Pro vs Garmin
- FlightAware vs Garmin
- ForeFlight vs Garmin
- Garmin vs Jeppesen
- Garmin vs Trax
- Garmin vs Leupold
- Garmin vs Shearwater
- 18Birdies vs Garmin
- Arccos vs Garmin
- Garmin vs Golfshot
- Garmin vs Hole19
- Full Swing vs Garmin
- Garmin vs Golf Pad
- Garmin vs Oceanic
- Garmin vs Wahoo
- Garmin vs TrackiPet
- Garmin vs Pawfit
- Garmin vs Mares
- Garmin vs Precision Pro
- Garmin vs TheGrint
- Amadeus vs Garmin
- Garmin vs RocketRoute
- Garmin vs Sabre
- Garmin vs SwingU
- Garmin vs GolfLogix
- Garmin vs Polar
- Garmin vs Imray
- Garmin vs Sherwood
How has branded search demand for Garmin changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Garmin worldwide rose from 3.7M to 4.4M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garmin’s share of searches among golf GPS apps worldwide decreased from 7.8% to 5.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garmin’s share of searches among golf GPS apps worldwide peaked at 10.3% in July 2026 and was lowest at 5.6% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garmin fell from 4th to 5th among golf GPS apps worldwide.
How did search popularity change for golf GPS apps worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, 18Birdies overtook Garmin to rank 4th among golf GPS apps worldwide, with 5.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, Golfshot gained share of searches among golf GPS apps worldwide, from 29.3% to 35.3%.
In September 2026, Arccos lost share of searches among golf GPS apps worldwide, from 24.8% to 19.9%.
In September 2026, Garmin lost share of searches among golf GPS apps worldwide, from 7.2% to 5.8%.
In September 2026, Hole19 rose from 3rd to 2nd among golf GPS apps worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for SwingU worldwide fell 55.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 1.3K in September 2026.
How are Garmin’s branded searches counted?
18 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Garmin’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- cycling computer garmin
- fitness watch garmin
- garmin
- garmin alpha
- garmin approach r10
- garmin astro
- garmin dog collar
- garmin dog gps
- garmin dog tracker
- garmin edge
- garmin fenix
- garmin forerunner
- garmin golf app
- garmin pilot
- garmin r10
- garmin smartwatch
- garmin venu
- smartwatch garmin
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Where does Garmin compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness tracker brands | 2nd of 8 | 19.7% | Show ranking |
| Fitness watch brands | 2nd of 7 | 27.3% | Show ranking |
| Smartwatch brands | 2nd of 5 | 29.1% | Show ranking |
| Running watches | 1st of 6 | 67.3% | Show ranking |
| Rangefinders | 1st of 7 | 69.3% | Show ranking |
| Marine electronics brands | 1st of 7 | 71.1% | Show ranking |
| Heart monitor brands | 1st of 5 | 72.8% | Show ranking |
| Golf rangefinders | 1st of 6 | 80.5% | Show ranking |
| Pet GPS tracker brands | 1st of 6 | 86.8% | Show ranking |
| GPS cycling computer brands | 1st of 7 | 92.9% | Show ranking |
| Dive computer brands | 1st of 8 | 91.3% | Show ranking |
| Marine charts | 1st of 6 | 94.6% | Show ranking |
| Bike computers | 1st of 6 | 97.8% | Show ranking |
| Fish finders | 1st of 6 | 96.4% | Show ranking |
| Depth finder brands | 1st of 4 | 97.5% | Show ranking |
| Aviation software | 6th of 9 | 0.25% | Show ranking |
| Golf launch monitor brands | 3rd of 10 | 11.3% | Show ranking |
| Golf GPS apps | 5th of 9 | 5.8% | Shown above |
| GPS collar brands | 3rd of 4 | 28.7% | Show ranking |
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