Lyft vs Ola:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Lyft had more branded searches than Ola among ride hailing apps worldwide. Lyft was estimated to have 1M branded searches compared to Ola’s 110K, and held a 54.6% Share of Search versus Ola’s 6%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Lyft or Ola?
Compare the apps people book rides in. 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 Lyft, Ola. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Lyft | DiDi | Ola | Grab | Uber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.4% | 44.4% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.5% | 37.2% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.8% | 41.8% | 12.5% | 3.8% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.4% | 42.4% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.6% | 39.8% | 8% | 3.6% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.5% | 36% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.5% | 36% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 58.8% | 32.3% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.8% | 36.2% | 5.9% | 4% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.4% | 40.4% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.6% | 36.7% | 6% | 2.7% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Lyft and Ola comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Lyft was ahead of Ola in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lyft’s estimated Share of Search among ride hailing apps worldwide moved from 44.4% to 54.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 823K to 1M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ola’s estimated Share of Search among ride hailing apps worldwide moved from 8.9% to 6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 110K.
How did search popularity change for ride hailing apps worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Lyft gained estimated Share of Search among ride hailing apps worldwide, from 49.4% to 54.6%.
In August 2026, Ola lost estimated Share of Search among ride hailing apps worldwide, from 6.6% to 6%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lyft’s and Ola’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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