How popular isBark in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 100 branded searches for Bark in New Zealand which is down 37.5% over the last 11 months. Bark holds 1.1% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand family location apps and is ranked 4th of 4 competitors for search popularity.
Google Family Link61.4%
Life36024.8%
Find My12.7%
Bark1.1%
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Which family location apps compete with Bark?
Share of Search by month for Google Family Link, Life360, Find My, Bark. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Google Family Link | Life360 | Find My | Bark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 65.3% | 26.3% | 6.3% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 63.4% | 28.8% | 6% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 69.2% | 24.9% | 4.7% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 71.4% | 23.3% | 4.6% | 0.72% |
| Feb 2026 | 73.4% | 20.8% | 4.6% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 65.1% | 26.9% | 6.7% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.8% | 23.8% | 6.2% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 62% | 29.1% | 7.6% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.5% | 27.1% | 10.4% | 0.98% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.8% | 27.8% | 12.6% | 0.81% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.4% | 24.8% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.4% | 5.8K | -1.4% | +2.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.8% | 2.3K | -15.9% | -3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.7% | 1.2K | -4.8% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.1% | 100 | +25% | +0.3 points |
61.4%
held 1st · 5.8K estimated branded searches · -1.4% vs prior month · +2.7 points
2.
Life36024.8%
held 2nd · 2.3K estimated branded searches · -15.9% vs prior month · -3 points
3.
Find My12.7%
held 3rd · 1.2K estimated branded searches · -4.8% vs prior month · +0.1 points
4.
Bark1.1%
held 4th · 100 estimated branded searches · +25% vs prior month · +0.3 points
Compare search popularity between Bark and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Bark changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bark in New Zealand fell from 160 to 100.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Bark’s estimated Share of Search among family location apps in New Zealand decreased from 2.2% to 1.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Bark’s estimated Share of Search among family location apps in New Zealand peaked at 2.2% in October 2025 and was lowest at 0.72% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand family location apps in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, Google Family Link gained estimated Share of Search among family location apps in New Zealand, from 58.8% to 61.4%.
In August 2026, Life360 lost estimated Share of Search among family location apps in New Zealand, from 27.8% to 24.8%.
Find My’s estimated Share of Search among family location apps in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 7.6% to 12.7% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bark in New Zealand fell 37.5% over 11 measured months, from 160 to 100 in August 2026.
How is Bark measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bark’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
2 branded search terms
- bark app
- bark parental controls
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