How popular isWhitespark in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 6.7K branded searches for Whitespark worldwide which is up 21.5% over the last 11 months. Whitespark holds 15.9% estimated Share of Search among local SEO platforms worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. Worldwide · English terms: these are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
BrightLocal53.9%
Local Falcon23.8%
Whitespark15.9%
Localo4.3%Local Viking2.1%
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Which local SEO platforms compete with Whitespark?
Share of Search by month for BrightLocal, Local Falcon, Whitespark, Localo, Local Viking. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | BrightLocal | Local Falcon | Whitespark | Localo | Local Viking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.9% | 15.6% | 12.9% | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.9% | 15.6% | 12.8% | 3.6% | 3% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.7% | 18.7% | 12.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.5% | 21.1% | 14.2% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.5% | 17.6% | 12% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 63.8% | 18.5% | 12.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.4% | 21.2% | 14.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 60.5% | 21.7% | 12.1% | 3.5% | 2.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.8% | 24.6% | 13.6% | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.4% | 28.4% | 13% | 4.2% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.9% | 23.8% | 15.9% | 4.3% | 2.1% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 53.9% | 22.6K | +0.31% | +1.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.8% | 10K | -18.2% | -4.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.9% | 6.7K | +19.7% | +3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.3% | 1.8K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.1% | 880 | 0% | +0.1 points |
53.9%
held 1st · 22.6K estimated branded searches · +0.31% vs prior month · +1.5 points
23.8%
held 2nd · 10K estimated branded searches · -18.2% vs prior month · -4.6 points
15.9%
held 3rd · 6.7K estimated branded searches · +19.7% vs prior month · +3 points
4.
Localo4.3%
held 4th · 1.8K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +0.1 points
2.1%
held 5th · 880 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +0.1 points
Compare search popularity between Whitespark and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Whitespark changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Whitespark worldwide rose from 5.5K to 6.7K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Whitespark’s estimated Share of Search among local SEO platforms worldwide increased from 12.9% to 15.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Whitespark’s estimated Share of Search among local SEO platforms worldwide peaked at 15.9% in August 2026 and was lowest at 12% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for local SEO platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Whitespark gained estimated Share of Search among local SEO platforms worldwide, from 13% to 15.9%.

In August 2026, BrightLocal gained estimated Share of Search among local SEO platforms worldwide, from 52.4% to 53.9%.

In August 2026, Local Falcon lost estimated Share of Search among local SEO platforms worldwide, from 28.4% to 23.8%.

Localo’s estimated Share of Search among local SEO platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.5% to 4.3% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Local Viking worldwide fell 32.3% over 11 measured months, from 1.3K to 880 in August 2026.
How is Whitespark measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Whitespark’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.
2 branded search terms
- whitespark
- whitespark local seo
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