Brandwave

Central Rock Gym vs Vertical Endeavors:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Central Rock Gym had more branded searches than Vertical Endeavors among climbing gyms in the United States. Central Rock Gym had about 27,100 branded searches, while Vertical Endeavors had 12,100. Central Rock Gym made up 33.8% of all climbing gym searches we track, and Vertical Endeavors accounted for 15.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about climbing gyms, Central Rock Gym appeared in one of the three answers and Vertical Endeavors in none.

Among climbing gyms in the United States in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Central Rock Gym, about 2 searches for every 1 for Vertical Endeavors

Central Rock Gym 27.1K searchesVertical Endeavors 12.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Central Rock Gym, mentioned in 1 of 3 answers, Vertical Endeavors in 0

Central Rock Gym in 1 of 3Vertical Endeavors in 0 of 3

Follow Central Rock Gym vs Vertical Endeavors and get free monthly updates on what changed

By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy

Track your brand against a rival →

Top climbing gyms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Central Rock Gym was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. 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.

See every answer about climbing gyms

3 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best climbing gym chain in the US?”

    1. 1Movement
    2. 2Bouldering Project
    3. 3Central Rock Gym

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which bouldering gym is best for beginners?”

    1. Asked ChatGPT

      “What are the best rock climbing gyms near me?”

      1. Searched Google, AI Overview

        “climbing gym”

        Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

      2. 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.

      Is Central Rock Gym or Vertical Endeavors more popular in search?

      This chart shows how often people search Google for Central Rock Gym and Vertical Endeavors by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven climbing gyms we track, month by month, from searches in United States.

      Central Rock Gym and Vertical Endeavors among climbing gyms in the United States, by month

      Share of searches by month for Central Rock Gym, Vertical Endeavors. The figures are in the table below the chart.

      View monthly share of searches table
      MonthCentral Rock GymBouldering ProjectMesa RimVertical EndeavorsTouchstone ClimbingBrooklyn BouldersMovement
      Oct 202569%9.3%6.2%7.6%2.8%3.4%1.8%
      Nov 202572.1%7.9%5.3%7.9%2.4%2.9%1.6%
      Dec 202571.2%7.8%6.4%7.8%2.3%2.8%1.6%
      Jan 202667.6%9.1%6.1%9.1%3.3%3.3%1.5%
      Feb 202671.5%7.8%6.4%7.8%2.3%2.9%1.3%
      Mar 202641.8%18.8%12.5%15.3%4.6%4.6%2.5%
      Apr 202631.8%21.2%17.4%17.4%5.2%4.2%2.8%
      May 202633.3%22.3%14.9%14.9%6.6%4.4%3.6%
      Jun 202632.3%21.5%14.4%17.6%6.4%4.3%3.5%
      Jul 202632.3%21.5%14.4%17.6%6.4%4.3%3.5%
      Aug 202631.3%20.9%17.1%17.1%6.2%4.2%3.3%
      Sep 202633.8%22.6%15.1%15.1%6.7%3.6%3%

      How has the Central Rock Gym and Vertical Endeavors comparison changed over the last 12 months?

      3 findings

      How did search popularity change for United States climbing gyms in September 2026?

      2 changes

      1. In September 2026, Central Rock Gym gained share of searches among climbing gyms in the United States, from 31.3% to 33.8%.

      2. In September 2026, Vertical Endeavors lost share of searches among climbing gyms in the United States, from 17.1% to 15.1%.

      How are branded searches counted?

      2 search terms

      Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Central Rock Gym’s and Vertical Endeavors’ 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.

      Central Rock Gym

      1 branded search term

      • central rock gym

      Vertical Endeavors

      1 branded search term

      • vertical endeavors

      How the Brand Demand Index is measured

      Other head-to-heads among climbing gyms

      Creator with pink hair and a pink jacket

      Put your own brand in this comparison

      Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.

      Start free