PetSmart vs Public:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, PetSmart had more branded searches than Public among dog Pool brands worldwide. PetSmart was estimated to have 6.1M branded searches compared to Public’s 4.6K, and held a 42.8% Share of Search versus Public’s 0.03%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, PetSmart or Public?
Compare the dog pool brands people buy. 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 PetSmart, Public. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | PetSmart | Petco | Chewy | MINI | Giant | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.4% | 29% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 0.96% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.5% | 29.1% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 0.79% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.5% | 29.1% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 0.79% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.5% | 29.1% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 0.79% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 41% | 27.4% | 22.5% | 8.2% | 0.9% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.4% | 29% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 0.96% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.8% | 25% | 20.5% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 43.3% | 29% | 19.4% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.6% | 31.5% | 21.1% | 7.7% | 1% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 45% | 30.1% | 16.5% | 7.3% | 0.99% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.4% | 29% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 0.96% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.8% | 28.6% | 19.1% | 8.5% | 0.94% | 0.03% |
How has the PetSmart and Public comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PetSmart was ahead of Public in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PetSmart’s estimated Share of Search among dog Pool brands worldwide moved from 43.4% to 42.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.5M to 6.1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Public’s estimated Share of Search among dog Pool brands worldwide held steady at 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.7K to 4.6K.
How did search popularity change for dog Pool brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, PetSmart lost estimated Share of Search among dog Pool brands worldwide, from 43.4% to 42.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Public worldwide fell 19.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.7K to 4.6K in September 2026.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PetSmart’s and Public’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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