Parking apps in United States:Which are searched most?
In September 2026, ParkMobile was the most searched among parking apps in United States, with an estimated 246K branded searches and 45.1% estimated Share of Search within this set.
ParkMobile45.1%
SpotHero24.7%
PayByPhone16.6%
ParkWhiz13.6%
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Compare the parking apps households and businesses choose. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for ParkMobile, SpotHero, PayByPhone, ParkWhiz. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | ParkMobile | SpotHero | PayByPhone | ParkWhiz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.6% | 20.4% | 20.4% | 13.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.3% | 23.1% | 19% | 15.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.7% | 26% | 21.2% | 14.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.5% | 19.6% | 23.8% | 13.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.5% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 12.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.7% | 22.9% | 22.9% | 12.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.5% | 23.9% | 19.5% | 13.1% |
| May 2026 | 43.5% | 23.9% | 19.5% | 13.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.5% | 23.9% | 19.5% | 13.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.5% | 23.9% | 19.5% | 13.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.3% | 21.2% | 17.3% | 14.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.1% | 24.7% | 16.6% | 13.6% |
This month’s ranking, September 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 45.1% | 246K | -18.3% | -2.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.7% | 135K | 0% | +3.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.6% | 90.5K | -17.7% | -0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 13.6% | 74K | -18.2% | -0.7 points |
45.1%
Held 1st. 246K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
2.
SpotHero24.7%
Held 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.5 points.
16.6%
Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
4.
ParkWhiz13.6%
Held 4th. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
Compare search popularity between leading brands
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Which brand is most popular in search among parking apps in United States?
4 brands
In September 2026, ParkMobile was the most searched among parking apps in United States, with an estimated 246K branded searches and 45.1% estimated Share of Search within this set. SpotHero is in 2nd place, 20.3 percentage points behind at 24.7% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ParkMobile | 45.6% → 45.1% | 50.5%Feb 2026 | 38.7%Dec 2025 | 1st |
| SpotHero | 20.4% → 24.7% | 26%Dec 2025 | 18.6%Feb 2026 | 3rd → 2nd |
| PayByPhone | 20.4% → 16.6% | 23.8%Jan 2026 | 16.6%Sep 2026 | 2nd → 3rd |
| ParkWhiz | 13.7% → 13.6% | 15.6%Nov 2025 | 12.4%Feb 2026 | 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SpotHero’s estimated Share of Search among parking apps in United States increased from 20.4% to 24.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PayByPhone’s estimated Share of Search among parking apps in United States decreased from 20.4% to 16.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ParkMobile’s estimated Share of Search among parking apps in United States peaked at 50.5% in February 2026 and was lowest at 38.7% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SpotHero’s estimated Share of Search among parking apps in United States peaked at 26% in December 2025 and was lowest at 18.6% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PayByPhone’s estimated Share of Search among parking apps in United States peaked at 23.8% in January 2026 and was lowest at 16.6% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ParkWhiz’s estimated Share of Search among parking apps in United States peaked at 15.6% in November 2025 and was lowest at 12.4% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SpotHero rose from 3rd to 2nd among parking apps in United States.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PayByPhone fell from 2nd to 3rd among parking apps in United States.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ParkMobile and ParkWhiz held steady: their estimated Share of Search among parking apps in United States each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for United States parking apps in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, SpotHero gained estimated Share of Search among parking apps in United States, from 21.2% to 24.7%.
In September 2026, ParkMobile lost estimated Share of Search among parking apps in United States, from 47.3% to 45.1%.
In September 2026, PayByPhone lost estimated Share of Search among parking apps in United States, from 17.3% to 16.6%.
In September 2026, ParkWhiz lost estimated Share of Search among parking apps in United States, from 14.2% to 13.6%.
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