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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 31.6% estimated Share of Search among dog Steps brands worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, September 2026
  1. PetSmart47.2%
  2. Petco31.6%
  3. Chewy21.1%
  4. Pet Gear0.04%
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Which dog Steps brands compete with Petco?

Petco against dog Steps brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for PetSmart, Petco, Chewy. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthPetSmartPetcoChewyPet Gear
Oct 202547.2%31.6%21.2%0.04%
Nov 202547.2%31.6%21.2%0.03%
Dec 202547.2%31.6%21.2%0.04%
Jan 202647.2%31.6%21.2%0.03%
Feb 202645.1%30.2%24.7%0.04%
Mar 202647.2%31.6%21.2%0.05%
Apr 202650.1%27.4%22.4%0.04%
May 202647.2%31.6%21.2%0.05%
Jun 202642.3%34.5%23.1%0.04%
Jul 202649.1%32.8%18%0.04%
Aug 202647.2%31.6%21.2%0.05%
Sep 202647.2%31.6%21.1%0.04%

  1. 1.PetSmart

    47.2%

    Held 1st. 6.1M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  2. 2.Petco

    31.6%

    Held 2nd. 4.1M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  3. 3.Chewy

    21.1%

    Held 3rd. 2.7M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  4. 4.Pet Gear

    0.04%

    Held 4th. 5.3K estimated branded searches, -27.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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How has branded search demand for Petco changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

  • 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 dog Steps brands worldwide peaked at 34.5% in June 2026 and was lowest at 27.4% in April 2026.

How did search popularity change for dog Steps brands worldwide in September 2026?

  1. Petco’s estimated Share of Search among dog Steps brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 34.5% to 31.6% in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Pet Gear worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 6.5K to 5.3K in September 2026.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Chewy worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 3.4M to 2.7M in September 2026.

  4. 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?

Petco is ranked in 29 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of SearchRanking
Aquarium Gravel brands3rd of 718.6%Show ranking
Prong Collar brands3rd of 523.9%Show ranking
Cat Scratching Post brands2nd of 626.8%Show ranking
Pet supply retailers2nd of 528%Show ranking
Dog Pool brands2nd of 628.6%Show ranking
Dog Backpack brands2nd of 728.7%Show ranking
Cat Harness brands2nd of 730.8%Show ranking
Puppy Pads brands2nd of 831.1%Show ranking
Cat Scratcher brands2nd of 731.2%Show ranking
Crate Cover brands2nd of 631.3%Show ranking
Automatic cat feeder brands2nd of 431.4%Show ranking
Dog Stroller brands2nd of 731.5%Show ranking
Dog Steps brands2nd of 431.6%Shown above
Cat Genie brands2nd of 331.6%Show ranking
Cat Tower brands2nd of 331.6%Show ranking
Dog Gates brands2nd of 331.6%Show ranking
Dog Stairs brands2nd of 331.6%Show ranking
Reptile Tank brands2nd of 331.6%Show ranking
Dog Grooming brands2nd of 432.8%Show ranking
Aquarium Heater brands2nd of 635.6%Show ranking
Cat Boarding brands2nd of 338%Show ranking
Koi Fish brands2nd of 439.7%Show ranking
Aquarium Rocks brands2nd of 339.7%Show ranking
Dog Tags brands2nd of 339.8%Show ranking
Dog Kennel brands1st of 559%Show ranking
Cat Carrier brands1st of 659.4%Show ranking
Dog Carrier brands1st of 492.5%Show ranking
Pet Carrier brands1st of 493%Show ranking
Gerbil Cage brands1st of 595.8%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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