How many Stryd pods have been sold?

The best available estimate is 400,000-700,000 lifetime, with 500,000 as the midpoint. The Garmin Connect IQ app alone exceeded 100,000 downloads years ago, covering Garmin users only. Stryd also supports Apple Watch, COROS, Suunto and Polar.

Is running power becoming more popular?

Google Trends shows a significant increase in searches for running power from around July 2025, driven by Garmin and COROS adding the metric natively to their watches. Stryd brand searches have been flat across the same period.

Does Stryd require a paid subscription?

The pod works without one. The Stryd Membership costs $14.99 per month or $129 per year and adds personalised training plans, race planning, and advanced analytics. New pods include six months of membership.