BirdNET vs iNaturalist:Which is searched more?

Name: BirdNET vs iNaturalist: Which is searched more?
Creator: Brandwave
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In August 2026, iNaturalist had more branded searches than BirdNET among bird identification apps worldwide. iNaturalist was estimated to have 246K branded searches compared to BirdNET’s 27.1K, and held a 40.8% Share of Search versus BirdNET’s 4.5%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search among bird identification apps worldwide in August 2026Which is more popular in search, BirdNET or iNaturalist?

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Which is more popular in search, BirdNET or iNaturalist?

Compare the apps used to identify birds. 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.

BirdNET and iNaturalist among bird identification apps worldwide, by month

Month	iNaturalist	BirdNET
Oct 2025	36.2%	4.9%
Nov 2025	37.7%	5.1%
Dec 2025	33.6%	4.5%
Jan 2026	30.1%	4.9%
Feb 2026	32.3%	5.3%
Mar 2026	37%	5%
Apr 2026	34.9%	5.7%
May 2026	30.1%	6%
Jun 2026	36%	5.9%
Jul 2026	35.2%	5.8%
Aug 2026	40.8%	4.5%
Sep 2026	—	—

How has the BirdNET and iNaturalist comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

iNaturalist was ahead of BirdNET in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
Across the 11 months ending August 2026, BirdNET’s estimated Share of Search among bird identification apps worldwide moved from 4.9% to 4.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 27.1K.
Across the 11 months ending August 2026, iNaturalist’s estimated Share of Search among bird identification apps worldwide moved from 36.2% to 40.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 246K.

How did search popularity change for bird identification apps worldwide in August 2026?

2 changes

In August 2026, iNaturalist gained estimated Share of Search among bird identification apps worldwide, from 35.2% to 40.8%.
In August 2026, BirdNET lost estimated Share of Search among bird identification apps worldwide, from 5.8% to 4.5%.

How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BirdNET’s and iNaturalist’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.