Running apps:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, Strava was the most searched among running apps worldwide, with an estimated 2.2M branded searches and 88.7% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Strava88.7%
Adidas Running6.5%
MapMyRun2.4%
Nike Run Club1.6%
Runkeeper0.72%
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Compare the apps runners track their training in. 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 Search by month for Strava, Adidas Running, MapMyRun. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Strava | Adidas Running | MapMyRun | Nike Run Club | Runkeeper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 89.9% | 5.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 88.4% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 90.2% | 5.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 90.2% | 5.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 90.2% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.89% |
| Mar 2026 | 90.1% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.89% |
| Apr 2026 | 88.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.88% |
| May 2026 | 89.1% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.88% |
| Jun 2026 | 90.5% | 5.5% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.73% |
| Jul 2026 | 89% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.72% |
| Aug 2026 | 88.7% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.72% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 88.7% | 2.2M | +22.4% | -0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 6.5% | 165K | +22.2% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.4% | 60.5K | +22.2% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.6% | 40.5K | +49.4% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.72% | 18.1K | +22.3% | 0 points |
1.
Strava88.7%
Held 1st. 2.2M estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
6.5%
Held 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
MapMyRun2.4%
Held 3rd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.6%
Held 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +49.4% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
0.72%
Held 5th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between leading brands
Which brand is most popular in search among running apps worldwide?
5 brands
In August 2026, Strava was the most searched among running apps worldwide, with an estimated 2.2M branded searches and 88.7% estimated Share of Search within this set. Adidas Running is in 2nd place, 82.2 percentage points behind at 6.5% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strava | 89.9% → 88.7% | 90.5%Jun 2026 | 88.4%Nov 2025 | 1st |
| Adidas Running | 5.4% → 6.5% | 6.6%Jul 2026 | 5.4%Oct 2025 | 2nd |
| MapMyRun | 2% → 2.4% | 2.4%Feb 2026 | 2%Oct 2025 | 3rd |
| Nike Run Club | 1.6% | 1.6%Oct 2025 | 1.1%May 2026 | 4th |
| Runkeeper | 1.1% → 0.72% | 1.1%Dec 2025 | 0.72%Aug 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Strava’s estimated Share of Search among running apps worldwide decreased from 89.9% to 88.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Adidas Running’s estimated Share of Search among running apps worldwide increased from 5.4% to 6.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Strava’s estimated Share of Search among running apps worldwide peaked at 90.5% in June 2026 and was lowest at 88.4% in November 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Adidas Running’s estimated Share of Search among running apps worldwide peaked at 6.6% in July 2026 and was lowest at 5.4% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, MapMyRun, Nike Run Club and Runkeeper held steady: their estimated Share of Search among running apps worldwide each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for running apps worldwide in August 2026?
3 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Adidas Running worldwide rose 22.2% over 11 measured months, from 135K to 165K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for MapMyRun worldwide rose 22.2% over 11 measured months, from 49.5K to 60.5K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Runkeeper worldwide fell 33.2% over 11 measured months, from 27.1K to 18.1K in August 2026.
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