How popular isPetSmart in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 7.5M branded searches for PetSmart worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. PetSmart holds 42.8% estimated Share of Search among pet supply retailers worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
PetSmart42.8%
Petco28.6%
Chewy19.2%
Zooplus8.6%
Pet Circle0.77%
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Which pet supply retailers compete with PetSmart?
Share of Search by month for PetSmart, Petco, Chewy, Zooplus. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | PetSmart | Petco | Chewy | Zooplus | Pet Circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42% | 28.1% | 18.8% | 10.3% | 0.93% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.9% | 28% | 18.8% | 10.2% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 42% | 28.1% | 18.8% | 10.3% | 0.93% |
| Jan 2026 | 42% | 28.1% | 18.8% | 10.3% | 0.93% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.2% | 26.9% | 22% | 9.9% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 42% | 28.1% | 18.8% | 10.3% | 0.93% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.1% | 24.7% | 20.2% | 9% | 0.99% |
| May 2026 | 42.8% | 28.6% | 19.1% | 8.6% | 0.94% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.9% | 31% | 20.8% | 9.3% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.4% | 29.7% | 16.3% | 8.9% | 0.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.8% | 28.6% | 19.2% | 8.6% | 0.77% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42.8% | 7.5M | 0% | -1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.6% | 5M | 0% | -1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.2% | 3.4M | +22.3% | +2.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.6% | 1.5M | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.77% | 135K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
PetSmart
42.8%
Held 1st. 7.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
2.
Petco28.6%
Held 2nd. 5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
3.
Chewy19.2%
Held 3rd. 3.4M estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
4.
Zooplus8.6%
Held 4th. 1.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.77%
Held 5th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between PetSmart and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for PetSmart changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for PetSmart worldwide held steady at 7.5M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, PetSmart’s estimated Share of Search among pet supply retailers worldwide increased from 42% to 42.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, PetSmart’s estimated Share of Search among pet supply retailers worldwide peaked at 45.1% in April 2026 and was lowest at 37.9% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for pet supply retailers worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Chewy gained estimated Share of Search among pet supply retailers worldwide, from 16.3% to 19.2%.
In August 2026, PetSmart lost estimated Share of Search among pet supply retailers worldwide, from 44.4% to 42.8%.

In August 2026, Petco lost estimated Share of Search among pet supply retailers worldwide, from 29.7% to 28.6%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Pet Circle worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 165K to 135K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Zooplus worldwide fell 18% over 11 measured months, from 1.8M to 1.5M in August 2026.
Where does PetSmart compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet supply retailers | 1st of 5 | 42.8% | Shown above |
| Pet boarding services | 1st of 6 | 95.1% | Show ranking |
How is PetSmart measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PetSmart’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
- petsmart
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