How popular isPlan My Walk?
In October 2026, people searched for Plan My Walk by name about 880 times in New Zealand, a 22.2% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 11.5% of all New Zealand hiking and tramping app searches, placing Plan My Walk third out of six apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hiking and tramping apps, Plan My Walk appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the six.
Plan My Walk is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Topo Maps+Share of searches 46.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
AllTrailsShare of searches 31.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Plan My WalkShare of searches 11.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
KomootShare of searches 7.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Gaia GPSShare of searches 2.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top hiking and tramping apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Plan My Walk appeared in all five answers. Plan My Walk is the most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Plan My Walk1st
AllTrails2nd
Topo Maps+3rd
Gaia GPS4th
Komoot5th
Wikiloc–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
AllTrails5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Plan My Walk5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Topo Maps+4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Gaia GPS2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Komoot1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wikiloc0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hiking and tramping app should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hiking and tramping apps in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hiking and tramping app in New Zealand for day walks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best hiking app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tramping app nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
How often do people search for Plan My Walk compared with other New Zealand hiking and tramping apps?
Share of searches by month for Topo Maps+, AllTrails, Plan My Walk, Komoot, Gaia GPS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Topo Maps+ | AllTrails | Plan My Walk | Komoot | Gaia GPS | Wikiloc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 48.2% | 31.9% | 7.9% | 8% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.8% | 38.8% | 9.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 0.97% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.7% | 38.8% | 11.4% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.3% | 30.5% | 10.5% | 9.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.3% | 28.2% | 9.7% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 0.68% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.8% | 30.3% | 13.5% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 0.83% |
| May 2026 | 50.7% | 27.8% | 11.5% | 6.9% | 2% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.1% | 27.6% | 10.4% | 7.1% | 2% | 0.72% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.5% | 33.1% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 0.69% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.3% | 24.4% | 9.2% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 0.64% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.9% | 31.4% | 11.5% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 0.65% |
| Oct 2026 | 46.9% | 31.3% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 0.52% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 46.9% | 3.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 31.3% | 2.4K | -0.41% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.5% | 880 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.7% | 590 | -1.7% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.2% | 170 | +21.4% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.52% | 40 | -20% | -0.1 points |
46.9%
Held 1st. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
31.3%
Held 2nd. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -0.41% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
11.5%
Held 3rd. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Komoot7.7%
Held 4th. 590 estimated branded searches, -1.7% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Gaia GPS2.2%
Held 5th. 170 estimated branded searches, +21.4% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
6.
Wikiloc0.52%
Held 6th. 40 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Plan My Walk and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Plan My Walk changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Plan My Walk in New Zealand rose from 720 to 880.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Plan My Walk’s share of searches among hiking and tramping apps in New Zealand increased from 7.9% to 11.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Plan My Walk’s share of searches among hiking and tramping apps in New Zealand peaked at 13.5% in April 2026 and was lowest at 7.9% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Plan My Walk rose from 4th to 3rd among hiking and tramping apps in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hiking and tramping apps in October 2026?
6 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Plan My Walk in New Zealand rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 880 in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Wikiloc in New Zealand fell 73.3% over 12 measured months, from 150 to 40 in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Komoot in New Zealand fell 19.2% over 12 measured months, from 730 to 590 in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Gaia GPS in New Zealand fell 19% over 12 measured months, from 210 to 170 in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Topo Maps+ in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 3.6K in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for AllTrails in New Zealand fell 17.5% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.4K in October 2026.
How are Plan My Walk’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Plan My Walk’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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