Bootstrap vs Materialize:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Bootstrap had more branded searches than Materialize among CSS frameworks worldwide. Bootstrap was estimated to have 12.1K branded searches compared to Materialize’s 20, and held a 5.6% Share of Search versus Materialize’s <0.01%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Bootstrap or Materialize?
Compare the frameworks teams style websites with. 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 Bootstrap, Materialize. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Tailwind CSS | Bootstrap | Bulma | Starship Foundation | Materialize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 95.5% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.19% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 95.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.21% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 95.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.23% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 96.3% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.19% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 94.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.38% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 95.5% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.32% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 95% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.34% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 95.3% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 94.5% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.28% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 95% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.34% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 92.4% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 0.4% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Bootstrap and Materialize comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bootstrap was ahead of Materialize in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Bootstrap’s estimated Share of Search among CSS frameworks worldwide moved from 2.6% to 5.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Materialize’s estimated Share of Search among CSS frameworks worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 20.
How did search popularity change for CSS frameworks worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Bootstrap gained estimated Share of Search among CSS frameworks worldwide, from 2.6% to 5.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Materialize worldwide fell 50% over 11 measured months, from 40 to 20 in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bootstrap’s and Materialize’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.
Bootstrap
1 branded search term
- bootstrap css
Materialize
1 branded search term
- materialize streaming
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