How popular isSportRack?
In September 2026, people searched for SportRack by name about 4,540 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 1.3% of all global roof box brand searches, placing SportRack third out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about roof box brands, SportRack appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the eight.
SportRack is the third most searched of 8 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
ThuleShare of searches 86.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Rhino-RackShare of searches 11.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
SportRackShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
INNOShare of searches 0.39%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
HaproShare of searches 0.14%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top roof box brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SportRack was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. SportRack is the fourth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Thule5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
INNO5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Yakima5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
SportRack2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rhino-Rack1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hapro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kamei0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Atera0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about roof box brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which roof box brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best roof box brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best roof box brand for extra luggage space?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“roof box for suv”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car roof box”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which roof box brands compete with SportRack?
Share of searches by month for Thule, Rhino-Rack, SportRack. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Thule | Rhino-Rack | SportRack | INNO | Hapro | Kamei | Atera | Yakima |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 86.4% | 11.6% | 1.3% | 0.46% | 0.14% | 0.11% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 86.9% | 11.7% | 0.88% | 0.35% | 0.09% | 0.09% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.8% | 11.7% | 0.87% | 0.38% | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 88.8% | 9.8% | 0.89% | 0.31% | 0.12% | 0.09% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 86.6% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 0.42% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 88.3% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 0.35% | 0.14% | 0.17% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 88.2% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 0.35% | 0.14% | 0.17% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 90.1% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 0.29% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 86.8% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 0.37% | 0.17% | 0.17% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 88.8% | 8% | 2.4% | 0.34% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 88.3% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 0.38% | 0.24% | 0.21% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 86.4% | 11.6% | 1.3% | 0.39% | 0.14% | 0.11% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 86.4% | 301K | -18.2% | -1.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11.6% | 40.5K | 0% | +1.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.3% | 4.5K | -1.5% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.39% | 1.4K | -14.5% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.14% | 480 | -52% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.11% | 390 | -55.7% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.03% | 110 | -35.3% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | <0.01% | 30 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Thule86.4%
Held 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
11.6%
Held 2nd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
1.3%
Held 3rd. 4.5K estimated branded searches, -1.5% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.
INNO0.39%
Held 4th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -14.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Hapro0.14%
Held 5th. 480 estimated branded searches, -52% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
Kamei0.11%
Held 6th. 390 estimated branded searches, -55.7% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
7.
Atera0.03%
Held 7th. 110 estimated branded searches, -35.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Yakima<0.01%
Held 8th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for SportRack changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for SportRack worldwide held steady at 4.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SportRack’s share of searches among roof box brands worldwide peaked at 2.9% in June 2026 and was lowest at 0.87% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for roof box brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Rhino-Rack gained share of searches among roof box brands worldwide, from 9.7% to 11.6%.

In September 2026, Thule lost share of searches among roof box brands worldwide, from 88.3% to 86.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Yakima worldwide rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 30 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Atera worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 110 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for INNO worldwide fell 15% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.4K in September 2026.
How are SportRack’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SportRack’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.
- sportrack
- sportrack roof box
Who owns SportRack?
SportRack is owned by
Thule. Brandwave also tracks Thule, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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Where does SportRack compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof box brands | 3rd of 8 | 1.3% | Shown above |
| Cargo carrier brands | 2nd of 4 | 1.5% | Show ranking |

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