Komoot vs Zwift:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Komoot had more branded searches than Zwift among cycling apps worldwide. Komoot had about 823,000 branded searches, while Zwift had 368,000. Komoot made up 22.7% of all cycling app searches we track, and Zwift accounted for 10.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cycling apps, Komoot appeared in all five answers and Zwift in two. Komoot was mentioned before Zwift in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Komoot, about 2 searches for every 1 for Zwift
Who does AI mention more?
Komoot, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Komoot, named ahead of Zwift in every answer
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Top cycling apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Komoot appeared in all five answers. Zwift was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Komoot was listed before Zwift in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Strava1st- Komoot2nd
Ride with GPS3rd
Trailforks4th
Zwift5th
Wahoo6th
TrainerRoad7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Strava5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Komoot5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Ride with GPS5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Zwift2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Trailforks2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Wahoo1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- TrainerRoad1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cycling apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cycling app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cycling apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cycling app for route planning?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cycling apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cycling route planner”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Komoot or Zwift more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Komoot and Zwift by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven cycling apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Komoot, Zwift. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Strava | Komoot | Zwift | Ride with GPS | Trailforks | Wahoo | TrainerRoad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.5% | 18.2% | 14.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.5% | 15.1% | 18.5% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.61% | 0.91% |
| Dec 2025 | 66% | 13.3% | 16.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.53% | 0.98% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.3% | 15.1% | 18.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.49% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.1% | 19% | 12.7% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.46% | 0.94% |
| Mar 2026 | 63% | 23.1% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.56% | 0.62% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.3% | 26.9% | 6.6% | 3% | 2% | 0.65% | 0.49% |
| May 2026 | 60.1% | 26.8% | 6.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.65% | 0.49% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.2% | 27.3% | 5.5% | 3% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.5% | 30.3% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.75% | 0.45% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.5% | 26.5% | 8% | 2.9% | 2% | 0.66% | 0.48% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.9% | 22.7% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.56% | 0.5% |
How has the Komoot and Zwift comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Zwift took it in November 2025, Komoot took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Komoot’s share of searches among cycling apps worldwide moved from 18.2% to 22.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 550K to 823K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zwift’s share of searches among cycling apps worldwide moved from 14.9% to 10.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 368K.
How did search popularity change for cycling apps worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Zwift gained share of searches among cycling apps worldwide, from 8% to 10.2%.
In September 2026, Komoot lost share of searches among cycling apps worldwide, from 26.5% to 22.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Komoot’s and Zwift’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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