Pawshake vs Rover:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Rover had more branded searches than Pawshake among pet sitting platforms in the United Kingdom. Rover had about 6,120 branded searches, while Pawshake had 4,400. Rover made up 10.5% of all pet sitting platform searches we track, and Pawshake accounted for 7.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pet sitting platforms, Pawshake and Rover each appeared in four of the five answers. Rover was mentioned before Pawshake in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Rover, about 39% more searches than Pawshake
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Rover, named ahead of Pawshake in every answer
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Top pet sitting platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pawshake and Rover were each mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Rover was listed before Pawshake in every answer.
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.
TrustedHousesitters4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Rover4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pawshake4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cat in a Flat1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tailster1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
BorrowMyDoggy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pet sitting platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best app to find a dog sitter in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Where can I find someone to look after my cat while I'm on holiday in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pet sitting sites in the UK are safe and vetted?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dog sitter”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pet sitting”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 28, 2026.
Is Pawshake or Rover more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Pawshake and Rover by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six pet sitting platforms we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Rover, Pawshake. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | TrustedHousesitters | BorrowMyDoggy | Rover | Cat in a Flat | Pawshake | Tailster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.3% | 22% | 8.9% | 12.1% | 5.4% | 2.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.8% | 21.3% | 7.4% | 14.3% | 6.4% | 2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 17.7% | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.6% | 24.4% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.3% | 23.1% | 8% | 15.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.2% | 20.7% | 7% | 13.8% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.5% | 22.1% | 7.4% | 18.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| May 2026 | 43.4% | 19.4% | 8.5% | 15.9% | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.7% | 17.4% | 9.1% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.3% | 17.6% | 9.2% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 5.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 47% | 17.2% | 8.7% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 6.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.7% | 20.9% | 10.5% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 5% |
How has the Pawshake and Rover comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Pawshake took it in December 2025, Rover took it in January 2026, Pawshake took it in August 2026, Rover took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pawshake’s share of searches among pet sitting platforms in the United Kingdom moved from 5.4% to 7.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rover’s share of searches among pet sitting platforms in the United Kingdom moved from 8.9% to 10.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6K to 6.1K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom pet sitting platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Rover overtook Cat in a Flat and Pawshake to rank 3rd among pet sitting platforms in the United Kingdom, with 10.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, Pawshake lost share of searches among pet sitting platforms in the United Kingdom, from 9.4% to 7.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pawshake’s and Rover’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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