How popular isiTerm2 in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 60.5K branded searches for iTerm2 worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. iTerm2 holds 22.8% estimated Share of Search among terminal emulators worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Alacritty41.4%
iTerm222.8%
Windows Terminal18.6%
Warp15.2%
Hyper2%
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Which terminal emulators compete with iTerm2?
Share of Search by month for Alacritty, iTerm2, Windows Terminal, Warp, Hyper. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Alacritty | iTerm2 | Windows Terminal | Warp | Hyper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.6% | 20% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 2.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.7% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 49% | 21.9% | 14.7% | 12% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.2% | 22.1% | 14.7% | 12.1% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.8% | 27.3% | 15% | 15% | 2% |
| Mar 2026 | 36% | 29.3% | 19.7% | 13.2% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.2% | 25.6% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 38.2% | 25.6% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.1% | 25.7% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 1.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.4% | 22.8% | 18.6% | 15.2% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.4% | 22.8% | 18.6% | 15.2% | 2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 41.4% | 110K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.8% | 60.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18.6% | 49.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 15.2% | 40.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 points |
41.4%
Held 1st. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
iTerm222.8%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
18.6%
Held 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Warp15.2%
Held 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Hyper2%
Held 5th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between iTerm2 and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for iTerm2 changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for iTerm2 worldwide held steady at 60.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, iTerm2’s estimated Share of Search among terminal emulators worldwide increased from 20% to 22.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, iTerm2’s estimated Share of Search among terminal emulators worldwide peaked at 29.3% in March 2026 and was lowest at 20% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for terminal emulators worldwide in August 2026?
3 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hyper worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 8.1K to 5.4K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Alacritty worldwide fell 18.5% over 11 measured months, from 135K to 110K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Warp worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 49.5K to 40.5K in August 2026.
How is iTerm2 measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using iTerm2’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.
1 branded search term
- iterm2
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