Rover vs TrustedHousesitters:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, TrustedHousesitters had more branded searches than Rover among pet boarding services worldwide. TrustedHousesitters had about 165,000 branded searches, while Rover had 13,100. TrustedHousesitters made up 62.3% of all pet boarding service searches we track, and Rover accounted for 4.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pet boarding services, Rover appeared in two of the three answers and TrustedHousesitters in none.
Who do people search for more?
TrustedHousesitters, about 13 searches for every 1 for Rover
Who does AI mention more?
Rover, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, TrustedHousesitters in 0
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Top pet boarding services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Rover was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. TrustedHousesitters did not appear in any of the three answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Rover2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- TrustedHousesitters0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Camp Bow Wow0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Fetch! Pet Care0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Wag0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about pet boarding services
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pet boarding service should I book?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pet boarding services?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pet boarding service for overnight pet care?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pet boarding services”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dog boarding service”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Rover or TrustedHousesitters more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Rover and TrustedHousesitters by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five pet boarding services we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for TrustedHousesitters, Rover. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | TrustedHousesitters | Camp Bow Wow | Rover | Fetch! Pet Care | Wag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.5% | 31.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.3% | 27.9% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.3% | 27.5% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.3% | 23.7% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 62% | 27.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.7% | 31.7% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.1% | 31.3% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
| May 2026 | 57.5% | 31.5% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.8% | 31.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.6% | 27.6% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.5% | 24.1% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 62.3% | 27.9% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
How has the Rover and TrustedHousesitters comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- TrustedHousesitters was ahead of Rover in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rover’s share of searches among pet boarding services worldwide moved from 5.5% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 15.7K to 13.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TrustedHousesitters’ share of searches among pet boarding services worldwide moved from 57.5% to 62.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 165K.
How did search popularity change for pet boarding services worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, TrustedHousesitters lost share of searches among pet boarding services worldwide, from 65.5% to 62.3%.
In September 2026, Rover lost share of searches among pet boarding services worldwide, from 6.2% to 4.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rover’s and TrustedHousesitters’ 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.
Rover
2 branded search terms
- rover dog walking
- rover pet care
TrustedHousesitters
1 branded search term
- trustedhousesitters
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