Mario Kart vs Pokémon:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Pokémon had more branded searches than Mario Kart among video game franchises worldwide. Pokémon was estimated to have 7.5M branded searches compared to Mario Kart’s 450K, and held a 47.4% Share of Search versus Mario Kart’s 2.9%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Mario Kart or Pokémon?
Compare the video game franchises people choose between. 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 Pokémon, Mario Kart. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Pokémon | Fortnite | The Legend of Zelda | Mario Kart | EA Sports FC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.5% | 44.5% | 6.4% | 4% | 0.57% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.3% | 54.2% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 0.38% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.3% | 54.2% | 5.2% | 4% | 0.38% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.2% | 49.1% | 6.4% | 3.6% | 0.63% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.9% | 40.8% | 5.7% | 3% | 0.62% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.2% | 41.1% | 5.4% | 3% | 0.35% |
| Apr 2026 | 49% | 40.1% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 0.51% |
| May 2026 | 53.4% | 35.7% | 7% | 3.2% | 0.67% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.7% | 39.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 0.91% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.1% | 39.3% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.1% | 40.2% | 6.4% | 3.6% | 0.76% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.4% | 38.8% | 10.6% | 2.9% | 0.42% |
How has the Mario Kart and Pokémon comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Pokémon was ahead of Mario Kart in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mario Kart’s estimated Share of Search among video game franchises worldwide moved from 4% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 550K to 450K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pokémon’s estimated Share of Search among video game franchises worldwide moved from 44.5% to 47.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.1M to 7.5M.
How did search popularity change for video game franchises worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Pokémon lost estimated Share of Search among video game franchises worldwide, from 49.1% to 47.4%.
In September 2026, Mario Kart lost estimated Share of Search among video game franchises worldwide, from 3.6% to 2.9%.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mario Kart’s and Pokémon’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.
Mario Kart
1 branded search term
- mario kart
Pokémon
1 branded search term
- pokemon
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