Mapbox vs TomTom:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, TomTom had more branded searches than Mapbox among geolocation APIs worldwide. TomTom was estimated to have 301K branded searches compared to Mapbox’s 135K, and held a 61.1% Share of Search versus Mapbox’s 27.4%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Mapbox or TomTom?
Compare the APIs used to add maps and location. 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 TomTom, Mapbox. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | TomTom | Mapbox | Google Maps Platform | App Radar | HERE Technologies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.6% | 28.3% | 18.8% | 0.93% | 0.41% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.3% | 32.4% | 17.8% | 1.1% | 0.37% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.1% | 29.2% | 16% | 1.2% | 0.52% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.3% | 32.4% | 17.8% | 1.1% | 0.47% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.5% | 34.5% | 12.7% | 0.93% | 0.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.4% | 34.5% | 12.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.5% | 31% | 11.4% | 0.84% | 0.36% |
| May 2026 | 56.5% | 31% | 11.4% | 0.84% | 0.36% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.9% | 30.1% | 13.5% | 0.99% | 0.54% |
| Jul 2026 | 80.3% | 13.2% | 5.9% | 0.43% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.1% | 27.4% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 0.49% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Mapbox and TomTom comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- TomTom was ahead of Mapbox in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Mapbox’s estimated Share of Search among geolocation APIs worldwide moved from 28.3% to 27.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 135K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, TomTom’s estimated Share of Search among geolocation APIs worldwide moved from 51.6% to 61.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 301K.
How did search popularity change for geolocation APIs worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Mapbox gained estimated Share of Search among geolocation APIs worldwide, from 13.2% to 27.4%.
In August 2026, TomTom lost estimated Share of Search among geolocation APIs worldwide, from 80.3% to 61.1%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mapbox’s and TomTom’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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