Care.com vs Pawshake:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Care.com had more branded searches than Pawshake among pet sitting marketplaces worldwide. Care.com had about 60,500 branded searches, while Pawshake had 49,500. Care.com made up 21.1% of all pet sitting marketplace searches we track, and Pawshake accounted for 17.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pet sitting marketplaces, Care.com appeared in two of the five answers and Pawshake in none.
Who do people search for more?
Care.com, about 22% more searches than Pawshake
Who does AI mention more?
Care.com, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Pawshake in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Care.com, the only one of the two named
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Top pet sitting marketplaces in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Care.com was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Pawshake 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.
- Rover1st
TrustedHousesitters2nd
Wag3rd- Care.com4th
Fetch! Pet Care5th
Pawshake–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Rover5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- TrustedHousesitters4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Wag4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Care.com2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Fetch! Pet Care2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Pawshake0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pet sitting marketplaces
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pet sitting marketplace should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pet sitting marketplaces?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pet sitting marketplace for a dog owner travelling?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dog walking app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pet sitter app”
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 Care.com or Pawshake more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Care.com and Pawshake by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six pet sitting marketplaces we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Care.com, Pawshake. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | TrustedHousesitters | Care.com | Pawshake | Fetch! Pet Care | Wag | Rover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.3% | 21.7% | 14.6% | 3% | 0.68% | 0.71% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.6% | 21.9% | 14.6% | 2.5% | 0.69% | 0.72% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.4% | 21.8% | 14.6% | 3% | 0.68% | 0.63% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.4% | 21.9% | 14.6% | 3% | 0.56% | 0.51% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.4% | 21.8% | 14.6% | 3% | 0.58% | 0.62% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.8% | 24.6% | 16.4% | 2.7% | 0.63% | 0.84% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.5% | 21.1% | 17.2% | 2.9% | 0.66% | 0.71% |
| May 2026 | 57.8% | 21.2% | 17.3% | 2.4% | 0.67% | 0.71% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.5% | 21.1% | 17.2% | 2.9% | 0.66% | 0.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.9% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 2.7% | 0.61% | 0.64% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.9% | 21.3% | 17.4% | 2.4% | 0.46% | 0.58% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.6% | 21.1% | 17.3% | 2.9% | 0.56% | 0.49% |
How has the Care.com and Pawshake comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Care.com was ahead of Pawshake in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Care.com’s share of searches among pet sitting marketplaces worldwide moved from 21.7% to 21.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pawshake’s share of searches among pet sitting marketplaces worldwide moved from 14.6% to 17.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for pet sitting marketplaces worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pawshake worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 49.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Care.com’s and Pawshake’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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