Bark vs Verizon:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Verizon had more branded searches than Bark among kids smartwatch brands worldwide. Verizon had about 60,500 branded searches, while Bark had 40,500. Verizon made up 18.3% of all kids smartwatch brand searches we track, and Bark accounted for 12.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kids smartwatch brands, Verizon appeared in four of the five answers and Bark in three. Verizon was mentioned before Bark in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Verizon, about 49% more searches than Bark
Who does AI mention more?
Verizon, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Bark in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Verizon, named ahead of Bark in every answer
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Top kids smartwatch brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Verizon was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Bark was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Verizon was listed before Bark in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Verizon4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Apple Watch4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bark3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Garmin2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fitbit1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Spacetalk0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Xplora0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
imoo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
TickTalk0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Gabb0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about kids smartwatch brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which kids smartwatch should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best smartwatches for kids?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best smartwatch for a child without a phone?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kids smart watch”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“smart watch for kids”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 25, 2026.
Is Bark or Verizon more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bark and Verizon by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 kids smartwatch brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Verizon, Bark. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Verizon | Spacetalk | Xplora | Apple Watch | Bark | Garmin | imoo | TickTalk | Fitbit | Gabb | VTech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 16.4% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 13.4% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 4% | 3.3% | 4% | 6% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 17.8% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 11.9% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 15.2% | 22.8% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 12.2% | 27.2% | 18.2% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.85% |
| Mar 2026 | 15.2% | 18.6% | 22.7% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 16.1% | 16.1% | 19.7% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 13.2% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.76% |
| May 2026 | 16.9% | 13.9% | 20.7% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 5.1% | 0.65% |
| Jun 2026 | 16.3% | 13.4% | 20% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 6% | 4.9% | 4% | 4% | 0.63% |
| Jul 2026 | 16.9% | 13.9% | 20.7% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.82% |
| Aug 2026 | 16.8% | 13.7% | 20.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 5% | 0.67% |
| Sep 2026 | 18.3% | 14.9% | 18.3% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 3% | 3.7% | 0.72% |
| Oct 2026 | 18.3% | 15% | 15% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3% | 1.1% |
How has branded search for Bark and Verizon changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Verizon was ahead of Bark in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Bark’s share of searches among kids smartwatch brands worldwide moved from 4.9% to 12.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Verizon’s share of searches among kids smartwatch brands worldwide moved from 16.4% to 18.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for kids smartwatch brands worldwide in October 2026?
1 change
In October 2026, Bark gained share of searches among kids smartwatch brands worldwide, from 10% to 12.3%.
How are Bark’s and Verizon’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bark’s and Verizon’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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