How popular isPublic in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 10.7K branded searches for Public worldwide which is down 17.7% over the last 11 months. Public holds 0.37% estimated Share of Search among investment apps worldwide and is ranked 5th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Robinhood71.6%
Acorns19.1%Wealthfront4.7%
Betterment3.8%
Public0.37%
Stash0.34%
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Which investment apps compete with Public?
Share of Search by month for Robinhood, Acorns, Wealthfront, Betterment, Public. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Robinhood | Acorns | Wealthfront | Betterment | Public | Stash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.9% | 23.1% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 0.36% | 0.28% |
| Nov 2025 | 71.9% | 20.1% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.35% | 0.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 70% | 19.4% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 0.45% | 0.43% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.6% | 21.7% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 0.42% | 0.48% |
| Feb 2026 | 68.3% | 18.6% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 0.34% |
| Mar 2026 | 68.6% | 18.4% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 0.44% | 0.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.6% | 21.7% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 0.47% | 0.39% |
| May 2026 | 68.3% | 21.3% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 0.46% | 0.47% |
| Jun 2026 | 74.7% | 15.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 0.42% | 0.35% |
| Jul 2026 | 68.4% | 21.4% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 0.38% | 0.38% |
| Aug 2026 | 71.6% | 19.1% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 0.37% | 0.34% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 71.6% | 2.1M | +16.9% | +3.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.1% | 550K | 0% | -2.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.7% | 135K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.8% | 110K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 0.37% | 10.7K | +9.5% | 0 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 0.34% | 9.9K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
71.6%
Held 1st. 2.1M estimated branded searches, +16.9% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.
2.
Acorns19.1%
Held 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
4.7%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
3.8%
Held 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
5.
Public0.37%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 10.7K estimated branded searches, +9.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Stash0.34%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Public and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Public changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Public worldwide fell from 13K to 10.7K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Public’s estimated Share of Search among investment apps worldwide held steady, from 0.36% to 0.37%.
How did search popularity change for investment apps worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, Robinhood gained estimated Share of Search among investment apps worldwide, from 68.4% to 71.6%.
In August 2026, Acorns lost estimated Share of Search among investment apps worldwide, from 21.4% to 19.1%.
In August 2026, Wealthfront lost estimated Share of Search among investment apps worldwide, from 5.2% to 4.7%.
In August 2026, Public rose from 6th to 5th among investment apps worldwide.
In August 2026, Stash fell from 5th to 6th among investment apps worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Betterment worldwide fell 18.5% over 11 measured months, from 135K to 110K in August 2026.
Where does Public compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail investing and trading apps | 8th of 8 | 0.2% | Show ranking |
| Investment apps | 5th of 6 | 0.37% | Shown above |
How is Public measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Public’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.
6 branded search terms
- public com
- public investing
- public investing app
- Public.com
- public.com app
- public.com investing
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