Foursquare vs RetailNext:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Foursquare had more branded searches than RetailNext among foot traffic analytics platforms worldwide. Foursquare had about 74,000 branded searches, while RetailNext had 3,600. Foursquare made up 56.7% of all foot traffic analytics platform searches we track, and RetailNext accounted for 2.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about foot traffic analytics platforms, Foursquare and RetailNext each appeared in two of the five answers. Foursquare and RetailNext were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Foursquare, about 21 searches for every 1 for RetailNext
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top foot traffic analytics platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Foursquare was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. RetailNext was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Foursquare and RetailNext were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Placer.ai1st
Unacast2nd
CARTO3rd
RetailNext3rd- Foursquare5th
SafeGraph6th
Advan7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Placer.ai5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Unacast4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Foursquare2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- CARTO2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- RetailNext2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- SafeGraph1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Advan1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about foot traffic analytics platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which foot traffic analytics platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best foot traffic analytics platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best foot traffic analytics platform for store visits?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“location analytics platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“foot traffic analytics platforms”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Foursquare or RetailNext more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Foursquare and RetailNext by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven foot traffic analytics platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Foursquare, RetailNext. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Foursquare | CARTO | Placer.ai | RetailNext | SafeGraph | Unacast | Advan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.2% | 28.5% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.22% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.8% | 29.5% | 10.8% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.89% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.7% | 26.3% | 9.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.85% | 0.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.8% | 29.4% | 10.8% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.89% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 62% | 22.7% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.84% | 0.22% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.8% | 20.1% | 9% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.61% | 0.19% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.1% | 26.4% | 9.7% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 59.3% | 26.5% | 9.7% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.21% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.3% | 25.7% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.83% | 0.25% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.5% | 33.1% | 12.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.88% | 0.32% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.8% | 38.3% | 9.4% | 3.4% | 0.95% | 0.83% | 0.37% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.7% | 31% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 0.37% |
How has the Foursquare and RetailNext comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Foursquare was ahead of RetailNext in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Foursquare’s share of searches among foot traffic analytics platforms worldwide moved from 52.2% to 56.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RetailNext’s share of searches among foot traffic analytics platforms worldwide moved from 3.1% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for foot traffic analytics platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Foursquare gained share of searches among foot traffic analytics platforms worldwide, from 46.8% to 56.7%.
In September 2026, RetailNext lost share of searches among foot traffic analytics platforms worldwide, from 3.4% to 2.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Foursquare’s and RetailNext’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.
Foursquare
1 branded search term
- foursquare
RetailNext
1 branded search term
- retailnext
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