Petmate vs Sherpa:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Petmate had more branded searches than Sherpa among cat carrier brands worldwide. Petmate had about 6,600 branded searches, while Sherpa had 1,900. Petmate made up 16.9% of all cat carrier brand searches we track, and Sherpa accounted for 4.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cat carrier brands, Sherpa appeared in all five answers and Petmate in three. Sherpa was mentioned before Petmate in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Petmate, about 3 searches for every 1 for Sherpa
Who does AI mention more?
Sherpa, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Sherpa, named ahead of Petmate in 4 of 5 answers
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Top cat carrier brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sherpa appeared in all five answers. Petmate was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Sherpa was listed before Petmate in four out of 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.
Sleepypod5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Sherpa5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Petmate3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pet Gear1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Catit0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cat carrier brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cat carrier brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cat carrier brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cat carrier brand for safe travel?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cat carrier”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cat carrier for travel”
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 20, 2026.
Is Petmate or Sherpa more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Petmate and Sherpa by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five cat carrier brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Petmate, Sherpa. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Catit | Petmate | Sleepypod | Pet Gear | Sherpa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.6% | 19.2% | 12.8% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.5% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 56% | 16.7% | 11.2% | 5% | 11.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.2% | 16.5% | 9% | 5.9% | 13.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.9% | 19.3% | 10.5% | 6.9% | 10.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.9% | 19.7% | 10.7% | 8.7% | 7% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.5% | 20.3% | 11% | 7.2% | 6% |
| May 2026 | 51.4% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 12.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.8% | 15.1% | 12.4% | 6.6% | 15.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.9% | 16.9% | 13.8% | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.5% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.9% | 16.9% | 13.8% | 7.4% | 4.9% |
How has the Petmate and Sherpa comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Petmate was ahead of Sherpa in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Petmate’s share of searches among cat carrier brands worldwide moved from 19.2% to 16.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sherpa’s share of searches among cat carrier brands worldwide moved from 8.5% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 1.9K.
How did search popularity change for cat carrier brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Petmate gained share of searches among cat carrier brands worldwide, from 16.2% to 16.9%.
In September 2026, Sherpa lost share of searches among cat carrier brands worldwide, from 5.9% to 4.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Petmate’s and Sherpa’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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