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Garmin Connect vs Runkeeper:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Garmin Connect had more branded searches than Runkeeper among running apps worldwide. Garmin Connect had about 1.2 million branded searches, while Runkeeper had 14,800. Garmin Connect made up 30.8% of all running app searches we track, and Runkeeper accounted for 0.37%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about running apps, Garmin Connect appeared in three of the five answers and Runkeeper in two. Garmin Connect was mentioned before Runkeeper in three out of four answers that named either.

Among running apps worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Garmin Connect, about 82 searches for every 1 for Runkeeper

Garmin Connect 1.2M searchesRunkeeper 14.8K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Garmin Connect, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Runkeeper in 2

Garmin Connect in 3 of 5Runkeeper in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Garmin Connect, named ahead of Runkeeper in 3 of 4 answers

Garmin Connect first in 3Runkeeper first in 1

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Top running apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Garmin Connect was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Runkeeper was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Garmin Connect was listed before Runkeeper in three out of four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Nike Run Club1st
  2. Strava2nd
  3. Runna3rd
  4. Garmin Connect4th
  5. Runkeeper5th
  6. Adidas Running6th
  7. MapMyRun–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Strava5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Nike Run Club5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Runna4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Garmin Connect3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Runkeeper2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Adidas Running1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • MapMyRun0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Garmin Connect or Runkeeper more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Garmin Connect and Runkeeper by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven running apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Garmin Connect and Runkeeper among running apps worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Garmin Connect, Runkeeper. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthStravaGarmin ConnectAdidas RunningNike Run ClubRunnaMapMyRunRunkeeper
Oct 202561.1%27.5%4.5%1.4%3%1.7%0.9%
Nov 202561.7%27.7%4.6%1.1%2.5%1.7%0.75%
Dec 202565.9%24.2%4%0.98%2.7%1.5%0.8%
Jan 202657.8%31.6%4.3%1%2.9%1.6%0.86%
Feb 202662.8%28.2%3.8%0.76%2.1%1.7%0.62%
Mar 202662.9%28.1%3.8%0.76%2.1%1.7%0.62%
Apr 202658.5%31.8%4.3%0.86%2.4%1.6%0.58%
May 202658.6%31.9%4.3%0.71%2.4%1.6%0.58%
Jun 202663.3%28.3%3.8%0.94%1.7%1.4%0.51%
Jul 202658.7%32.1%4.3%0.87%1.9%1.6%0.47%
Aug 202658.9%32.1%4.3%1.1%1.6%1.6%0.48%
Sep 202656.6%30.8%7.6%1.9%1.5%1.3%0.37%

How has the Garmin Connect and Runkeeper comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Garmin Connect was ahead of Runkeeper in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garmin Connect’s share of searches among running apps worldwide moved from 27.5% to 30.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 823K to 1.2M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Runkeeper’s share of searches among running apps worldwide moved from 0.9% to 0.37%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 14.8K.

How did search popularity change for running apps worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Garmin Connect lost share of searches among running apps worldwide, from 32.1% to 30.8%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Runkeeper worldwide fell 45.4% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Garmin Connect’s and Runkeeper’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.

Garmin Connect

1 branded search term

  • garmin connect

Runkeeper

1 branded search term

  • runkeeper

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