Avenza Maps vs Wikiloc:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Wikiloc had more branded searches than Avenza Maps among hiking and tramping apps worldwide. Wikiloc had about 301,000 branded searches, while Avenza Maps had 22,200. Wikiloc made up 19.4% of all hiking and tramping app searches we track, and Avenza Maps accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hiking and tramping apps, Avenza Maps appeared in three of the five answers and Wikiloc in none.
Who do people search for more?
Wikiloc, about 14 searches for every 1 for Avenza Maps
Who does AI mention more?
Avenza Maps, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Wikiloc in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Avenza Maps, the only one of the two named
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Top hiking and tramping apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Avenza Maps was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Wikiloc 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.
AllTrails1st
Gaia GPS2nd- Avenza Maps3rd
Komoot4th- Wikiloc–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- AllTrails5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Gaia GPS5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Avenza Maps3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Komoot2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Wikiloc0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about hiking and tramping apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hiking tramping app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hiking tramping apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hiking tramping app for trail planning?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hiking app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“trail map 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 Avenza Maps or Wikiloc more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Avenza Maps and Wikiloc by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five hiking and tramping apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Wikiloc, Avenza Maps. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Komoot | AllTrails | Wikiloc | Gaia GPS | Avenza Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.5% | 23.2% | 28.4% | 3.8% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.5% | 23.2% | 28.4% | 3.8% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.1% | 26.8% | 26.8% | 4.4% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.4% | 27% | 27% | 3.6% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.6% | 21.3% | 26% | 3.5% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.1% | 26.3% | 21.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.8% | 23.8% | 19.4% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 52.6% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.3% | 21.1% | 17.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.4% | 21.1% | 17.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.3% | 20.4% | 20.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.9% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
How has the Avenza Maps and Wikiloc comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Wikiloc was ahead of Avenza Maps in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Avenza Maps’ share of searches among hiking and tramping apps worldwide moved from 2.1% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wikiloc’s share of searches among hiking and tramping apps worldwide moved from 28.4% to 19.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 368K to 301K.
How did search popularity change for hiking and tramping apps worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Wikiloc lost share of searches among hiking and tramping apps worldwide, from 20.4% to 19.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Avenza Maps worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Avenza Maps’ and Wikiloc’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.
Avenza Maps
1 branded search term
- avenza maps
Wikiloc
1 branded search term
- wikiloc
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