MyRadar vs WeatherBug:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, WeatherBug had more branded searches than MyRadar among weather apps worldwide. WeatherBug had about 368,000 branded searches, while MyRadar had 27,100. WeatherBug made up 4.1% of all weather app searches we track, and MyRadar accounted for 0.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about weather apps, MyRadar appeared in four of the five answers and WeatherBug in none.
Who do people search for more?
WeatherBug, about 14 searches for every 1 for MyRadar
Who does AI mention more?
MyRadar, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, WeatherBug in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
MyRadar, the only one of the two named
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Top weather apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MyRadar was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. WeatherBug did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
AccuWeather5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Weather.com5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- MyRadar4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Weather Underground3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Windy3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Carrot Weather1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- WeatherBug0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about weather apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which weather app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best weather apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best weather app for daily forecasts?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“weather apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“weather app android”
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 19, 2026.
Is MyRadar or WeatherBug more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for MyRadar and WeatherBug by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven weather apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for WeatherBug, MyRadar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AccuWeather | Weather Underground | Weather.com | WeatherBug | Windy | MyRadar | Carrot Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 69.9% | 20.2% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.31% | 0.08% |
| Nov 2025 | 66.9% | 19.4% | 6% | 3.3% | 4% | 0.24% | 0.13% |
| Dec 2025 | 66.8% | 22.4% | 6% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.1% | 20.3% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 0.69% | 0.21% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.1% | 23.4% | 6% | 3.3% | 0.98% | 0.2% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 68.6% | 19.9% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 0.83% | 0.3% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.2% | 21.2% | 10.3% | 3.8% | 0.94% | 0.34% | 0.15% |
| May 2026 | 23.6% | 10.4% | 64.4% | 1.2% | 0.29% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 21.4% | 5.9% | 71.1% | 1.3% | 0.26% | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 15.8% | 4.3% | 78.5% | 0.95% | 0.35% | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 9.6% | 2.3% | 87.3% | 0.58% | 0.21% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.4% | 19.8% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.06% |
How has the MyRadar and WeatherBug comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- WeatherBug was ahead of MyRadar in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MyRadar’s share of searches among weather apps worldwide moved from 0.31% to 0.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WeatherBug’s share of searches among weather apps worldwide moved from 2.8% to 4.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 368K.
How did search popularity change for weather apps worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, WeatherBug gained share of searches among weather apps worldwide, from 0.58% to 4.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MyRadar’s and WeatherBug’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.
MyRadar
2 branded search terms
- my radar
- myradar
WeatherBug
1 branded search term
- weatherbug
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