How popular isPetco in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 4.1M branded searches for Petco worldwide which is down 18.2% over the last 12 months. Petco holds 31.4% estimated Share of Search among automatic cat feeder brands worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which automatic cat feeder brands compete with Petco?
Share of Search by month for PetSmart, Petco, Chewy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | PetSmart | Petco | Chewy | PETLIBRO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47% | 31.4% | 21.1% | 0.43% |
| Nov 2025 | 47% | 31.4% | 21% | 0.63% |
| Dec 2025 | 47% | 31.4% | 21% | 0.55% |
| Jan 2026 | 47% | 31.4% | 21% | 0.55% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.9% | 30% | 24.6% | 0.53% |
| Mar 2026 | 47% | 31.4% | 21.1% | 0.47% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.9% | 27.3% | 22.3% | 0.49% |
| May 2026 | 47% | 31.4% | 21.1% | 0.47% |
| Jun 2026 | 42% | 34.3% | 23% | 0.61% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.9% | 32.7% | 17.9% | 0.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.9% | 31.4% | 21% | 0.67% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.9% | 31.4% | 21% | 0.68% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 46.9% | 6.1M | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 31.4% | 4.1M | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 21% | 2.7M | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.68% | 88K | -17.6% | 0 points |
1.
PetSmart
46.9%
Held 1st. 6.1M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
Petco31.4%
Held 2nd. 4.1M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Chewy21%
Held 3rd. 2.7M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
PETLIBRO0.68%
Held 4th. 88K estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Petco and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Petco
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How has branded search demand for Petco changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Petco worldwide fell from 5M to 4.1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Petco’s estimated Share of Search among automatic cat feeder brands worldwide peaked at 34.3% in June 2026 and was lowest at 27.3% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for automatic cat feeder brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes
Petco’s estimated Share of Search among automatic cat feeder brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 34.3% to 31.4% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for PETLIBRO worldwide rose 27.5% over 12 measured months, from 69.1K to 88K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Chewy worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 3.4M to 2.7M in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for PetSmart worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 7.5M to 6.1M in September 2026.
Where does Petco compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Scratching Post brands | 2nd of 6 | 26.8% | Show ranking |
| Pet supply retailers | 2nd of 5 | 28% | Show ranking |
| Puppy Pads brands | 2nd of 8 | 31.1% | Show ranking |
| Cat Scratcher brands | 2nd of 7 | 31.2% | Show ranking |
| Automatic cat feeder brands | 2nd of 4 | 31.4% | Shown above |
| Cat Tower brands | 2nd of 3 | 31.6% | Show ranking |
| Dog Grooming brands | 2nd of 4 | 32.8% | Show ranking |
| Aquarium Heater brands | 2nd of 6 | 35.6% | Show ranking |
| Koi Fish brands | 2nd of 4 | 39.7% | Show ranking |
| Cat Carrier brands | 1st of 6 | 59.4% | Show ranking |
| Dog Carrier brands | 1st of 4 | 92.5% | Show ranking |
| Pet Carrier brands | 1st of 4 | 93% | Show ranking |
How is Petco measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Petco’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
- petco
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