Geoapify vs Google Maps Platform:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Google Maps Platform had more branded searches than Geoapify among geolocation APIs worldwide. Google Maps Platform had about 61,600 branded searches, while Geoapify had 12,100. Google Maps Platform made up 13% of all geolocation API searches we track, and Geoapify accounted for 2.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about geolocation APIs, Google Maps Platform appeared in three of the five answers and Geoapify in two. Google Maps Platform was mentioned before Geoapify in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Google Maps Platform, about 5 searches for every 1 for Geoapify
Who does AI mention more?
Google Maps Platform, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Geoapify in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Google Maps Platform, named ahead of Geoapify in every answer
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Top geolocation APIs in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Google Maps Platform was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Geoapify was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Google Maps Platform was listed before Geoapify in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
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.
Mapbox3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Google Maps Platform3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
HERE Technologies2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Geoapify2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TomTom0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
App Radar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about geolocation APIs
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which geolocation API should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best geolocation APIs?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best geolocation API for maps and location?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“geolocation api”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“address lookup api”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Geoapify or Google Maps Platform more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Geoapify and Google Maps Platform by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six geolocation APIs we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Google Maps Platform, Geoapify. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | TomTom | Mapbox | Google Maps Platform | HERE Technologies | Geoapify | App Radar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.4% | 26.5% | 20.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.87% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.2% | 30.3% | 19.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.99% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.8% | 27.3% | 18% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.2% | 30.3% | 19.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.9% | 32.1% | 14.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.86% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.2% | 31.7% | 15.1% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.6% | 28.8% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.78% |
| May 2026 | 52.9% | 29% | 13.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.78% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.9% | 27.9% | 15.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.92% |
| Jul 2026 | 76.9% | 12.6% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 0.93% | 0.41% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.4% | 25.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.83% |
| Sep 2026 | 52% | 28.5% | 13% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.76% |
How has the Geoapify and Google Maps Platform comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Google Maps Platform was ahead of Geoapify in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Geoapify’s share of searches among geolocation APIs worldwide moved from 1.3% to 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Maps Platform’s share of searches among geolocation APIs worldwide moved from 20.6% to 13%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 128K to 61.6K.
How did search popularity change for geolocation APIs worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Geoapify gained share of searches among geolocation APIs worldwide, from 1.9% to 2.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Google Maps Platform worldwide fell 51.9% over 12 measured months, from 128K to 61.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Geoapify’s and Google Maps Platform’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.
Geoapify
1 branded search term
- geoapify
Google Maps Platform
2 branded search terms
- google maps api
- google maps platform
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