Garmin vs Xplora:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Xplora had more branded searches than Garmin among kids smartwatch brands worldwide. Xplora had about 49,500 branded searches, while Garmin had 27,100. Xplora made up 15% of all kids smartwatch brand searches we track, and Garmin accounted for 8.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kids smartwatch brands, Garmin appeared in two of the five answers and Xplora in none.
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Top kids smartwatch brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Garmin was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Xplora did not appear in any of the five answers.
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Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Verizon4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Apple Watch4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bark3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Garmin2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fitbit1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Spacetalk0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Xplora0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
imoo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
TickTalk0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Gabb0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which kids smartwatch should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best smartwatches for kids?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best smartwatch for a child without a phone?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kids smart watch”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“smart watch for kids”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 25, 2026.
Is Garmin or Xplora more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Garmin and Xplora by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 kids smartwatch brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Xplora, Garmin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Verizon | Spacetalk | Xplora | Apple Watch | Bark | Garmin | imoo | TickTalk | Fitbit | Gabb | VTech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 16.4% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 13.4% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 4% | 3.3% | 4% | 6% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 17.8% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 11.9% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 15.2% | 22.8% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 12.2% | 27.2% | 18.2% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.85% |
| Mar 2026 | 15.2% | 18.6% | 22.7% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 16.1% | 16.1% | 19.7% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 13.2% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.76% |
| May 2026 | 16.9% | 13.9% | 20.7% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 5.1% | 0.65% |
| Jun 2026 | 16.3% | 13.4% | 20% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 6% | 4.9% | 4% | 4% | 0.63% |
| Jul 2026 | 16.9% | 13.9% | 20.7% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.82% |
| Aug 2026 | 16.8% | 13.7% | 20.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 5% | 0.67% |
| Sep 2026 | 18.3% | 14.9% | 18.3% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 3% | 3.7% | 0.72% |
| Oct 2026 | 18.3% | 15% | 15% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3% | 1.1% |
Garmin sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “garmin bounce”.
How has branded search for Garmin and Xplora changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Xplora was ahead of Garmin in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Garmin’s share of searches among kids smartwatch brands worldwide moved from 13.4% to 8.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Xplora’s share of searches among kids smartwatch brands worldwide moved from 16.4% to 15%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for kids smartwatch brands worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Xplora lost share of searches among kids smartwatch brands worldwide, from 18.3% to 15%.
In October 2026, Garmin lost share of searches among kids smartwatch brands worldwide, from 10% to 8.2%.
How are Garmin’s and Xplora’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Garmin’s and Xplora’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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