How popular isGarmin in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 4.4M branded searches for Garmin worldwide which is up 20.3% over the last 12 months. Garmin holds 91.2% estimated Share of Search among pet GPS tracker brands worldwide and is ranked 1st of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Garmin91.2%
Apple AirTag8.2%
Fi0.49%
Tractive0.1%
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Which pet GPS tracker brands compete with Garmin?
Share of Search by month for Garmin, Apple AirTag. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Garmin | Apple AirTag | Fi | Tractive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 87.5% | 11.7% | 0.7% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 87.5% | 11.7% | 0.7% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 87.3% | 11.7% | 0.86% | 0.17% |
| Jan 2026 | 85.2% | 13.9% | 0.69% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 89.3% | 9.8% | 0.72% | 0.21% |
| Mar 2026 | 89.3% | 9.8% | 0.72% | 0.22% |
| Apr 2026 | 91.1% | 8.2% | 0.6% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 87.6% | 11.7% | 0.58% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 87.4% | 11.7% | 0.71% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 87.4% | 11.7% | 0.71% | 0.14% |
| Aug 2026 | 89.6% | 9.8% | 0.48% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 91.2% | 8.2% | 0.49% | 0.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 91.2% | 3.4M | -18% | +1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 8.2% | 301K | -33.1% | -1.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.49% | 18.1K | -18.5% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.1% | 3.6K | -18.2% | 0 points |
1.
Garmin91.2%
Held 1st. 3.4M estimated branded searches, -18% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
8.2%
Held 2nd. 301K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
3.
Fi0.49%
Held 3rd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Tractive0.1%
Held 4th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Garmin and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Garmin
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- Cateye vs Garmin
- Garmin vs Vexilar
- Deeper vs Garmin
- Garmin vs Leupold
- Garmin vs Mares
- Garmin vs Oceanic
- Garmin vs TrackiPet
- Garmin vs Pawfit
- Garmin vs Tractive
- Garmin vs Precision Pro
- Garmin vs Imray
- Garmin vs Sherwood
How has branded search demand for Garmin changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Garmin worldwide rose from 3.6M to 4.4M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garmin’s estimated Share of Search among pet GPS tracker brands worldwide increased from 87.5% to 91.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garmin’s estimated Share of Search among pet GPS tracker brands worldwide peaked at 91.2% in September 2026 and was lowest at 85.2% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for pet GPS tracker brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes

In September 2026, Garmin gained estimated Share of Search among pet GPS tracker brands worldwide, from 89.6% to 91.2%.

In September 2026, Apple AirTag lost estimated Share of Search among pet GPS tracker brands worldwide, from 9.8% to 8.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Fi worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 18.1K in September 2026.
Where does Garmin compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartwatch brands | 2nd of 5 | 29.1% | Show ranking |
| Fitness watch brands | 1st of 5 | 65% | Show ranking |
| Running watches | 1st of 6 | 68.6% | Show ranking |
| Marine electronics brands | 1st of 7 | 71.1% | Show ranking |
| Heart monitor brands | 1st of 3 | 73.3% | Show ranking |
| Golf rangefinders | 1st of 6 | 80.5% | Show ranking |
| GPS cycling computer brands | 1st of 7 | 92.9% | Show ranking |
| Pet GPS tracker brands | 1st of 4 | 91.2% | Shown above |
| Dive computer brands | 1st of 7 | 91.4% | Show ranking |
| Dog GPS tracker brands | 1st of 5 | 94.2% | 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 3 | 97.6% | Show ranking |
How is Garmin measured?
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.
13 branded search terms
- cycling computer garmin
- fitness watch garmin
- garmin
- garmin alpha
- garmin astro
- garmin dog gps
- garmin dog tracker
- garmin edge
- garmin fenix
- garmin forerunner
- garmin smartwatch
- garmin venu
- smartwatch garmin
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