EVO vs PGL:Which is searched more?
In August 2026, PGL had more branded searches than EVO among esports tournaments worldwide. PGL was estimated to have 49.5K branded searches compared to EVO’s 6.6K, and held a 3.8% Share of Search versus EVO’s 0.5%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, EVO or PGL?
Compare the esports tournaments brands and creators work 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 PGL, EVO. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | PGL | EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 5.8% | 0.77% |
| Nov 2025 | 4.9% | 0.65% |
| Dec 2025 | 4.1% | 0.82% |
| Jan 2026 | 5% | 0.67% |
| Feb 2026 | 9.8% | 0.88% |
| Mar 2026 | 5.9% | 0.65% |
| Apr 2026 | 6.3% | 0.69% |
| May 2026 | 7.6% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 3.6% | 0.87% |
| Jul 2026 | 4% | 0.65% |
| Aug 2026 | 3.8% | 0.5% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — |
How has the EVO and PGL comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PGL was ahead of EVO in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, EVO’s estimated Share of Search among esports tournaments worldwide moved from 0.77% to 0.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 6.6K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, PGL’s estimated Share of Search among esports tournaments worldwide moved from 5.8% to 3.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for esports tournaments worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
EVO’s estimated Share of Search among esports tournaments worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 1% to 0.5% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for PGL worldwide fell 33.1% over 11 measured months, from 74K to 49.5K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using EVO’s and PGL’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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