How popular isVertical Endeavors?
In September 2026, people searched for Vertical Endeavors by name about 12,100 times in the United States, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 15.1% of all United States climbing gym searches, placing Vertical Endeavors fourth out of seven gyms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about climbing gyms, Vertical Endeavors did not appear in any of the answers.
Vertical Endeavors is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors.
Central Rock GymShare of searches 33.8%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answers
Bouldering ProjectShare of searches 22.6%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answers
Mesa RimShare of searches 15.1%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answers
Vertical EndeavorsShare of searches 15.1%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answers
Touchstone ClimbingShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answers
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Top climbing gyms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Vertical Endeavors did not appear in any of the three answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Central Rock Gym1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Bouldering Project1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Movement1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Mesa Rim0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Vertical Endeavors0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Touchstone Climbing0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Brooklyn Boulders0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about climbing gyms
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best climbing gym chain in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bouldering gym is best for beginners?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best rock climbing gyms near me?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“climbing gym”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rock climbing gym near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 23, 2026.
Which climbing gyms compete with Vertical Endeavors?
Share of searches by month for Central Rock Gym, Bouldering Project, Mesa Rim, Vertical Endeavors, Touchstone Climbing, Brooklyn Boulders, Movement. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Central Rock Gym | Bouldering Project | Mesa Rim | Vertical Endeavors | Touchstone Climbing | Brooklyn Boulders | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 69% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 72.1% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 71.2% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 67.6% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.5% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.8% | 18.8% | 12.5% | 15.3% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.8% | 21.2% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| May 2026 | 33.3% | 22.3% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.3% | 21.5% | 14.4% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.3% | 21.5% | 14.4% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.3% | 20.9% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 3.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.8% | 22.6% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 33.8% | 27.1K | 0% | +2.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.6% | 18.1K | 0% | +1.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.1% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 15.1% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.7% | 5.4K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.6% | 2.9K | -19.4% | -0.5 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3% | 2.4K | -17.2% | -0.3 points |
33.8%
Held 1st. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.
22.6%
Held 2nd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
3.
Mesa Rim15.1%
Held 3rd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
15.1%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
6.7%
Held 5th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
3.6%
Held 6th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
7.
Movement3%
Held 7th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -17.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Compare popularity between Vertical Endeavors and its closest rivals
- Vertical Endeavors vs Central Rock Gym: compare popularity
- Vertical Endeavors vs Bouldering Project: compare popularity
- Vertical Endeavors vs Mesa Rim: compare popularity
- Vertical Endeavors vs Touchstone Climbing: compare popularity
- Vertical Endeavors vs Brooklyn Boulders: compare popularity
- Compare Vertical Endeavors with any brand
Every comparison with Vertical Endeavors
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Vertical Endeavors changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Vertical Endeavors in the United States fell from 14.8K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vertical Endeavors’ share of searches among climbing gyms in the United States increased from 7.6% to 15.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vertical Endeavors’ share of searches among climbing gyms in the United States peaked at 17.6% in June 2026 and was lowest at 7.6% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vertical Endeavors fell from 3rd to 4th among climbing gyms in the United States.
How did search popularity change for United States climbing gyms in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Central Rock Gym gained share of searches among climbing gyms in the United States, from 31.3% to 33.8%.
In September 2026, Bouldering Project gained share of searches among climbing gyms in the United States, from 20.9% to 22.6%.
In September 2026, Touchstone Climbing gained share of searches among climbing gyms in the United States, from 6.2% to 6.7%.
In September 2026, Mesa Rim lost share of searches among climbing gyms in the United States, from 17.1% to 15.1%.
In September 2026, Vertical Endeavors lost share of searches among climbing gyms in the United States, from 17.1% to 15.1%.
In September 2026, Brooklyn Boulders lost share of searches among climbing gyms in the United States, from 4.2% to 3.6%.
How are Vertical Endeavors’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Vertical Endeavors’ 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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