How popular isMotive in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 28.1K branded searches for Motive worldwide which is down 5.5% over the last 11 months. Motive holds 13.4% estimated Share of Search among telematics platforms worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Geotab65.4%
Verizon Connect17.9%
Motive13.4%
Samsara3.4%
Teletrac Navman0%
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Which telematics platforms compete with Motive?
Share of Search by month for Geotab, Verizon Connect, Motive, Samsara. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Geotab | Verizon Connect | Motive | Samsara | Teletrac Navman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.5% | 26% | 12.8% | 1.7% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.9% | 22.7% | 14.2% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 61% | 22.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.5% | 22.1% | 12.7% | 2.7% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.1% | 22.6% | 13.9% | 3.4% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.6% | 22.1% | 14% | 3.3% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.5% | 19.3% | 14.5% | 3.7% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 64.2% | 19% | 12.9% | 3.9% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 63% | 20% | 12.6% | 4.3% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.3% | 19.3% | 13.6% | 3.8% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.4% | 17.9% | 13.4% | 3.4% | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 65.4% | 138K | -0.27% | +2.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.9% | 37.6K | -10.8% | -1.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.4% | 28.1K | -5.5% | -0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.4% | 7.2K | -12.3% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0% | 0 | -100% | 0 points |
1.
65.4%
Held 1st. 138K estimated branded searches, -0.27% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
17.9%
Held 2nd. 37.6K estimated branded searches, -10.8% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
3.
Motive13.4%
Held 3rd. 28.1K estimated branded searches, -5.5% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
4.
Samsara3.4%
Held 4th. 7.2K estimated branded searches, -12.3% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0%
Held 5th. 0 estimated branded searches, -100% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Motive and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Motive changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Motive worldwide fell from 29.7K to 28.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Motive’s estimated Share of Search among telematics platforms worldwide increased from 12.8% to 13.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Motive’s estimated Share of Search among telematics platforms worldwide peaked at 14.5% in April 2026 and was lowest at 12.6% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for telematics platforms worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, Geotab gained estimated Share of Search among telematics platforms worldwide, from 63.3% to 65.4%.
In August 2026, Verizon Connect lost estimated Share of Search among telematics platforms worldwide, from 19.3% to 17.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Samsara worldwide rose 87.5% over 11 measured months, from 3.8K to 7.2K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Teletrac Navman worldwide fell 100% over 11 measured months, from 10 to 0 in August 2026.
Where does Motive compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet management platforms | 4th of 5 | 11.5% | Show ranking |
| Fleet management software | 4th of 6 | 11.5% | Show ranking |
| Telematics platforms | 3rd of 5 | 13.4% | Shown above |
How is Motive measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Motive’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
9 branded search terms
- gomotive com
- keeptruckin
- motive dashcam
- motive eld
- motive fleet
- motive fleet management
- motive fleet tracking
- motive gps tracking
- motive telematics
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