Mapbox vs TomTom:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, TomTom had more branded searches than Mapbox among geolocation APIs worldwide. TomTom had about 246,000 branded searches, while Mapbox had 135,000. TomTom made up 52% of all geolocation API searches we track, and Mapbox accounted for 28.5%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Is Mapbox or TomTom more popular in search?
Compare the APIs used to add maps and location. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of searches by month for TomTom, Mapbox. 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 Mapbox and TomTom comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- TomTom was ahead of Mapbox in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mapbox’s share of searches among geolocation APIs worldwide moved from 26.5% to 28.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 135K.
- 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, Mapbox gained share of searches among geolocation APIs worldwide, from 25.3% to 28.5%.
In September 2026, TomTom lost share of searches among geolocation APIs worldwide, from 56.4% to 52%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mapbox’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.
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