How popular isHole19?
In September 2026, people searched for Hole19 by name about 22,200 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 23.6% of all global golf GPS app searches, placing Hole19 second out of nine apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about golf GPS apps, Hole19 appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the nine.
Hole19 is the second most searched of 9 competitors and the fifth 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
Follow Hole19 and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top golf GPS apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hole19 was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Hole19 is the fifth 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 Hole19?
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 Hole19 and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Hole19
8 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Hole19 changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Hole19 worldwide held steady at 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hole19’s share of searches among golf GPS apps worldwide increased from 21.5% to 23.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hole19’s share of searches among golf GPS apps worldwide peaked at 28.1% in January 2026 and was lowest at 21.5% in May 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 Hole19’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hole19’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.
- hole19
Do you work for Hole19? To request corrections or removal please contact us via our support page and we will be happy to assist.
Is Hole19 your brand?
Put your own campaigns, spend and outcomes next to this demand line, so you can see which of your marketing lined up with the movements above.