Open banking
Financial services term that refers to the use of open APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) enabling third-party developers to build applications and services around financial institutions.
History
Covers 181 months, 2011-09 to 2026-09 · Peaked in 2026-05; now at 68% of peak
Last 24 months
What to build with it
Monthly searches: 49,500 · 90-day growth: -32.9% · 12-month growth: +136.4%
The history spans 181 months; current interest is 68% of the historical peak.
Take one "Open banking" core and skin it for three industries, sell annual licences, and triple the price per account.
The wave is receding (-33% in 90 days); build content that keeps earning from search instead of betting on the spike.
Metric
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Estimated monthly searches | 49,500 |
| 90-day growth | -32.9% |
| 12-month growth | +136.4% |
| Listed for | 68 months |
| Carrier | Website / App / SaaS |
| Form | SaaS / B2B tool |
| Opportunity type | Flat |
| Stage | Long-term growth |
| Window | Competitive |
| Seasonality | 39% |
| Volatility | 13% |
Seasonality
Channel mix
Social mentions by channel. The leading one is usually the cheapest place to start.
Score breakdown
Opportunity score：69.2 / 100
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Frequently asked questions
What is the monthly search volume for Open banking
About 49,500 searches per month (estimate); -32.9% over the last 90 days.
Is Open banking better for a website or a product
It mainly comes down to the carrier and the form. Digital product: delivered online, so acquisition cost and monetisation matter most.
Search interest comes from Google Trends. Monthly volume is an estimate converted with standard keyword-tool methodology, while growth and scores are computed by us from the historical curve. About the data