How popular isHevy?
In September 2026, people searched for Hevy by name about 90,500 times worldwide, an 82.8% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 3% of all global workout app searches, placing Hevy third out of eight apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about workout apps, Hevy appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Hevy is the third most searched of 8 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
StravaShare of searches 73.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
PelotonShare of searches 18.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
HevyShare of searches 3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Nike Run ClubShare of searches 2.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
FreeleticsShare of searches 1.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top workout apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hevy was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Hevy is the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Nike Training Club1st
FitOn2nd- Peloton3rd
Fitbod4th- Hevy5th
- Strava6th
- Nike Run Club7th
- Freeletics–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Nike Training Club5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Peloton3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Hevy3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Nike Run Club3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- FitOn3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Strava2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Fitbod2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Freeletics0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about workout apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which workout app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best workout apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best workout app for home workouts?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“workout app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“home workout app”
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 workout apps compete with Hevy?
Share of searches by month for Strava, Peloton, Hevy, Nike Run Club. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Strava | Peloton | Hevy | Nike Run Club | Freeletics | Fitbod | FitOn | Nike Training Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.2% | 28.9% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.77% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 63.1% | 28.9% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.93% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.2% | 29% | 2.1% | 0.94% | 1.7% | 0.94% | 0.94% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.7% | 28% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.7% | 25.2% | 2.7% | 0.81% | 1.5% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 71% | 21.7% | 2.3% | 0.86% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.86% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.9% | 21.7% | 2.3% | 1% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.86% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 71% | 21.7% | 2.3% | 0.86% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.86% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 74% | 18.6% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.73% | 0.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.1% | 21.5% | 2.8% | 1% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.85% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 73.4% | 18.4% | 3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.89% | 0.73% | 0.89% |
| Sep 2026 | 73.1% | 18.3% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 0.72% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 73.1% | 2.2M | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.3% | 562K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3% | 90.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 2.4% | 74K | +82.7% | +1.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 1.1% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.72% | 22.2K | -18.1% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 0.72% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 0.72% | 22.2K | -18.1% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th |
1.
Strava73.1%
Held 1st. 2.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
2.
Peloton18.3%
Held 2nd. 562K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
3.
Hevy3%
Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.4%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 74K estimated branded searches, +82.7% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
1.1%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
6.
Fitbod0.72%
Held 6th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
7.
FitOn0.72%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.72%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Hevy and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Hevy
12 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Hevy changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Hevy worldwide rose from 49.5K to 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hevy’s share of searches among workout apps worldwide increased from 1.7% to 3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hevy’s share of searches among workout apps worldwide peaked at 3% in January 2026 and was lowest at 1.7% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for workout apps worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Nike Run Club overtook Freeletics to rank 4th among workout apps worldwide, with 2.4% of the searches.
In September 2026, FitOn rose from 8th to 7th among workout apps worldwide.
In September 2026, Nike Training Club fell from 7th to 8th among workout apps worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hevy worldwide rose 82.8% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 90.5K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Strava worldwide rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 1.8M to 2.2M in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Peloton worldwide fell 32.9% over 12 measured months, from 838K to 562K in September 2026.
How are Hevy’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hevy’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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Where does Hevy compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workout apps | 3rd of 8 | 3% | Shown above |
| Strength training apps | 1st of 7 | 46.7% | Show ranking |
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