How popular isGoogle Domains in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 110K branded searches for Google Domains worldwide which is down 45.3% over the last 12 months. Google Domains holds 1.2% estimated Share of Search among domain name registrars worldwide and is ranked 5th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
GoDaddy47.6%
Cloudflare46.1%
Hover2.8%
Bluehost2.3%
Google Domains1.2%
Namecheap<0.01%
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Which domain name registrars compete with Google Domains?
Share of Search by month for GoDaddy, Cloudflare, Hover, Bluehost, Google Domains. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | GoDaddy | Cloudflare | Hover | Bluehost | Google Domains | Namecheap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.5% | 34.7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 27% | 68.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.8% | 49.8% | 2% | 2.4% | 2% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.1% | 35.5% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.4% | 39.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.8% | 40.8% | 2% | 2.4% | 2% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.8% | 45.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 48% | 45.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.4% | 45.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.1% | 45.9% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.8% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.3% | 50.8% | 2% | 2.5% | 1.4% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.6% | 46.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 47.6% | 4.2M | +21.2% | +4.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 46.1% | 4.1M | 0% | -4.7 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 2.8% | 246K | +49.1% | +0.7 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 2.3% | 201K | 0% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.2% | 110K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | <0.01% | 140 | -17.6% | 0 points |
1.
GoDaddy47.6%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 4.2M estimated branded searches, +21.2% vs prior month. Share +4.3 points.
46.1%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 4.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -4.7 points.
3.
Hover2.8%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, +49.1% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
4.
Bluehost2.3%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
1.2%
Held 5th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
<0.01%
Held 6th. 140 estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Google Domains changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Google Domains worldwide fell from 201K to 110K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Domains’ estimated Share of Search among domain name registrars worldwide decreased from 3.1% to 1.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Domains fell from 4th to 5th among domain name registrars worldwide.
How did search popularity change for domain name registrars worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, GoDaddy overtook Cloudflare to become the leader among domain name registrars worldwide, with 47.6% estimated Share of Search.
In September 2026, Hover overtook Bluehost to rank 3rd among domain name registrars worldwide, with 2.8% estimated Share of Search.
In September 2026, Cloudflare lost estimated Share of Search among domain name registrars worldwide, from 50.8% to 46.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Namecheap worldwide rose 27.3% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 140 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Google Domains worldwide fell 45.3% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 110K in September 2026.
How is Google Domains measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Domains’ 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.
1 branded search term
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