Google Maps Platform vs TomTom:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, TomTom had more branded searches than Google Maps Platform among geolocation APIs worldwide. TomTom had about 246,000 branded searches, while Google Maps Platform had 61,600. TomTom made up 52% of all geolocation API searches we track, and Google Maps Platform accounted for 13%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about geolocation APIs, Google Maps Platform appeared in three of the five answers and TomTom in none.
Who do people search for more?
TomTom, about 4 searches for every 1 for Google Maps Platform
Who does AI mention more?
Google Maps Platform, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, TomTom in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Google Maps Platform, the only one of the two named
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Top geolocation APIs in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Google Maps Platform was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. TomTom did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Mapbox3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Google Maps Platform3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
HERE Technologies2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Geoapify2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- TomTom0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
App Radar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about geolocation APIs
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which geolocation API should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best geolocation APIs?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best geolocation API for maps and location?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“geolocation api”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“address lookup api”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Google Maps Platform or TomTom more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Google Maps Platform and TomTom by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six geolocation APIs we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for TomTom, Google Maps Platform. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | TomTom | Mapbox | Google Maps Platform | HERE Technologies | Geoapify | App Radar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.4% | 26.5% | 20.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.87% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.2% | 30.3% | 19.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.99% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.8% | 27.3% | 18% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.2% | 30.3% | 19.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.9% | 32.1% | 14.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.86% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.2% | 31.7% | 15.1% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.6% | 28.8% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.78% |
| May 2026 | 52.9% | 29% | 13.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.78% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.9% | 27.9% | 15.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.92% |
| Jul 2026 | 76.9% | 12.6% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 0.93% | 0.41% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.4% | 25.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.83% |
| Sep 2026 | 52% | 28.5% | 13% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.76% |
How has the Google Maps Platform and TomTom comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- TomTom was ahead of Google Maps Platform in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Maps Platform’s share of searches among geolocation APIs worldwide moved from 20.6% to 13%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 128K to 61.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TomTom’s share of searches among geolocation APIs worldwide moved from 48.4% to 52%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 246K.
How did search popularity change for geolocation APIs worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, TomTom lost share of searches among geolocation APIs worldwide, from 56.4% to 52%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Google Maps Platform worldwide fell 51.9% over 12 measured months, from 128K to 61.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Maps Platform’s and TomTom’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.
Google Maps Platform
2 branded search terms
- google maps api
- google maps platform
TomTom
1 branded search term
- tomtom
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