How popular isSportsDataIO?
In September 2026, people searched for SportsDataIO by name about 1,900 times worldwide, a 20.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.05% of all global sports data platform searches, placing SportsDataIO eighth out of eight platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sports data platforms, SportsDataIO appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the eight.
SportsDataIO is the eighth most searched of 8 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
HudlShare of searches 89.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
OptaShare of searches 8.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
SportradarShare of searches 0.89%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Genius SportsShare of searches 0.48%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th- SportsDataIOShare of searches 0.05%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top sports data platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SportsDataIO was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. SportsDataIO is the third most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Sportradar1st- API-Sports2nd
- SportsDataIO3rd
Stats Perform4th- Sportmonks5th
Opta6th
Genius Sports7th
Hudl8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Sportradar5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- API-Sports5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Sportmonks4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- SportsDataIO4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Opta3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stats Perform3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Genius Sports2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hudl1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about sports data platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sports data platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sports data platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sports data platform for live sports stats?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sports statistics api”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sports data api”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which sports data platforms compete with SportsDataIO?
Share of searches by month for Hudl, Opta, SportsDataIO. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hudl | Opta | Sportradar | Genius Sports | Sportmonks | Stats Perform | API-Sports | SportsDataIO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 87.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.21% | 0.58% | 0.26% | 0.09% |
| Nov 2025 | 82.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% | 0.99% | 0.3% | 0.66% | 0.36% | 0.13% |
| Dec 2025 | 82.7% | 13.6% | 1.5% | 0.82% | 0.36% | 0.67% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 82% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 0.99% | 0.44% | 0.81% | 0.36% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 81.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.44% | 0.81% | 0.36% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.9% | 17.9% | 4.4% | 2% | 0.72% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 0.21% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.1% | 18.2% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.73% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 70.7% | 21.1% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.85% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.7% | 44.7% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.98% | 0.19% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.4% | 44.4% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.98% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 88.8% | 8% | 1.3% | 0.72% | 0.48% | 0.39% | 0.26% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 89.7% | 8.1% | 0.89% | 0.48% | 0.32% | 0.27% | 0.22% | 0.05% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 89.7% | 3.4M | +49.6% | +0.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 8.1% | 301K | +49.8% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.89% | 33.1K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.48% | 18.1K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.32% | 12.1K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.27% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.22% | 8.1K | +22.7% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.05% | 1.9K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Hudl89.7%
Held 1st. 3.4M estimated branded searches, +49.6% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
2.
Opta8.1%
Held 2nd. 301K estimated branded searches, +49.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.89%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
0.48%
Held 4th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.32%
Held 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.27%
Held 6th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.22%
Held 7th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.05%
Held 8th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for SportsDataIO changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for SportsDataIO worldwide fell from 2.4K to 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SportsDataIO’s share of searches among sports data platforms worldwide held steady, from 0.09% to 0.05%.
How did search popularity change for sports data platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Hudl gained share of searches among sports data platforms worldwide, from 88.8% to 89.7%.

Sportradar’s share of searches among sports data platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.9% to 0.89% in September 2026.
Sportmonks’ share of searches among sports data platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.2% to 0.32% in September 2026.
API-Sports’ share of searches among sports data platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 0.98% to 0.22% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Opta worldwide rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 246K to 301K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Stats Perform worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 9.9K in September 2026.
How are SportsDataIO’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SportsDataIO’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.
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