How popular isGolf Pad?
In September 2026, people searched for Golf Pad by name about 4,400 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 4.7% of all global golf GPS app searches, placing Golf Pad sixth out of nine apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about golf GPS apps, Golf Pad appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the nine.
Golf Pad is the sixth most searched of 9 competitors and the fourth 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
Golf PadShare of searches 4.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top golf GPS apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Golf Pad was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Golf Pad is the fourth 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 Golf Pad?
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 Golf Pad and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Golf Pad
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How has branded search demand for Golf Pad changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Golf Pad worldwide held steady at 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Golf Pad’s share of searches among golf GPS apps worldwide peaked at 4.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 3.4% in February 2026.
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 Golf Pad’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Golf Pad’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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