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How popular is7shifts?

In September 2026, people searched for 7shifts by name about 90,500 times worldwide, a 22.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 21.4% of all global employee scheduling software searches, placing 7shifts third out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about employee scheduling software, 7shifts appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

7shifts is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. When I WorkShare of searches 32.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. ConnecteamShare of searches 27%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  3. 7shiftsShare of searches 21.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  4. SlingShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  5. PlandayShare of searches 7.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top employee scheduling software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, 7shifts was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. 7shifts is the fifth most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Homebase1st
  2. When I Work2nd
  3. Deputy3rd
  4. Connecteam4th
  5. 7shifts5th
  6. Sling6th
  7. Planday–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • When I Work5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Homebase5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Deputy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Connecteam4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • 7shifts3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Sling2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Planday0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Which employee scheduling software compete with 7shifts?

7shifts against employee scheduling software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for When I Work, Connecteam, 7shifts, Sling, Planday. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthWhen I WorkConnecteam7shiftsSlingPlandayHomebaseDeputy
Oct 202532.3%26.4%17.2%14.5%7.7%1.7%0.18%
Nov 202533.9%27.8%18.2%10.3%8.1%1.5%0.18%
Dec 202534.5%28.2%18.5%10.3%6.8%1.5%0.16%
Jan 202631.9%32%17%9.6%7.6%1.7%0.18%
Feb 202633.4%30.3%16.2%11.1%7.2%1.7%0.17%
Mar 202633.7%28.1%18%10.5%8%1.5%0.24%
Apr 202633.8%27.8%18%10.3%8.1%1.8%0.19%
May 202630%24.6%19.5%11%7.1%1.7%6%
Jun 202638%23.1%15%10.2%6.7%1.5%5.6%
Jul 202636.8%27.4%17.8%10%6.5%1.4%0.15%
Aug 202633.9%28%18.1%10.2%8.1%1.5%0.15%
Sep 202632.6%27%21.4%9.8%7.8%1.2%0.15%

  1. 1.When I Work

    32.6%

    Held 1st. 138K estimated branded searches, -0.39% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.

  2. 2.Connecteam

    27%

    Held 2nd. 114K estimated branded searches, -0.38% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.

  3. 3.7shifts

    21.4%

    Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.

  4. 4.Sling

    9.8%

    Held 4th. 41.5K estimated branded searches, -0.38% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  5. 5.Planday

    7.8%

    Held 5th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  6. 6.Homebase

    1.2%

    Held 6th. 5K estimated branded searches, -17.3% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  7. 7.Deputy

    0.15%

    Held 7th. 630 estimated branded searches, +1.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between 7shifts and its closest rivals

Every comparison with 7shifts

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How has branded search demand for 7shifts changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for 7shifts worldwide rose from 74K to 90.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 7shifts’ share of searches among employee scheduling software worldwide increased from 17.2% to 21.4%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 7shifts’ share of searches among employee scheduling software worldwide peaked at 21.4% in September 2026 and was lowest at 15% in June 2026.

How did search popularity change for employee scheduling software worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, 7shifts gained share of searches among employee scheduling software worldwide, from 18.1% to 21.4%.

  2. In September 2026, When I Work lost share of searches among employee scheduling software worldwide, from 33.9% to 32.6%.

  3. In September 2026, Connecteam lost share of searches among employee scheduling software worldwide, from 28% to 27%.

  4. Deputy’s share of searches among employee scheduling software worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.6% to 0.15% in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Sling worldwide fell 33.7% over 12 measured months, from 62.6K to 41.5K in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Homebase worldwide fell 32.4% over 12 measured months, from 7.5K to 5K in September 2026.

How are 7shifts’ branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 7shifts’ 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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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does 7shifts compete?

7shifts is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Workforce management platforms3rd of 712.7%Show ranking
Employee scheduling software3rd of 721.4%Shown above
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