How popular isAppsFlyer?
In September 2026, people searched for AppsFlyer by name about 74,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 91.5% of all global mobile attribution platform searches, placing AppsFlyer first out of five platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mobile attribution platforms, AppsFlyer appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the five.
AppsFlyer is the most searched of 5 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
AppsFlyerShare of searches 91.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
KochavaShare of searches 5.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
BranchShare of searches 3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
AdjustShare of searches 0.04%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SingularShare of searches 0.02%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top mobile attribution platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, AppsFlyer appeared in all five answers. AppsFlyer is the most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
AppsFlyer5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Branch5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Adjust5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Singular5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Kochava2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about mobile attribution platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mobile attribution platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mobile attribution platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mobile attribution platform for app install tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mobile attribution platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“app attribution tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which mobile attribution platforms compete with AppsFlyer?
Share of searches by month for AppsFlyer, Kochava, Branch. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AppsFlyer | Kochava | Branch | Adjust | Singular |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 87% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 86.3% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 85.5% | 9.3% | 5.1% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 86.2% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 85.5% | 9.3% | 5.1% | 0.07% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 90.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 87.8% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 87.7% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 91.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 91% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 91.5% | 5.4% | 3% | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 91.5% | 5.4% | 3% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 91.5% | 74K | -0.03% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 5.4% | 4.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3% | 2.4K | -0.41% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.04% | 30 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.02% | 20 | +100% | 0 points |
91.5%
Held 1st. 74K estimated branded searches, -0.03% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
Kochava5.4%
Held 2nd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Branch3%
Held 3rd. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -0.41% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Adjust0.04%
Held 4th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Singular0.02%
Held 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between AppsFlyer and its closest rivals
Every comparison with AppsFlyer
17 comparisons
- AppsFlyer vs GfK
- AppsFlyer vs Ipsos
- AppsFlyer vs Kantar
- AppsFlyer vs OneSignal
- AppsFlyer vs Comscore
- AppsFlyer vs Customer.io
- AppsFlyer vs Nielsen
- AppsFlyer vs DoubleVerify
- AppsFlyer vs Braze
- AppsFlyer vs Kochava
- AppsFlyer vs Branch
- AppsFlyer vs VideoAmp
- AppsFlyer vs Iterable
- Airship vs AppsFlyer
- AppsFlyer vs CleverTap
- AppsFlyer vs Measured
- Adjust vs AppsFlyer
How has branded search demand for AppsFlyer changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for AppsFlyer worldwide held steady at 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AppsFlyer’s share of searches among mobile attribution platforms worldwide increased from 87% to 91.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AppsFlyer’s share of searches among mobile attribution platforms worldwide peaked at 91.8% in June 2026 and was lowest at 85.5% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for mobile attribution platforms worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes

Kochava’s share of searches among mobile attribution platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.5% to 5.4% in September 2026.

Branch’s share of searches among mobile attribution platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.7% to 3% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Adjust worldwide fell 25% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 30 in September 2026.
How are AppsFlyer’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AppsFlyer’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- appsflyer
- appsflyer mobile attribution
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Where does AppsFlyer compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media measurement platforms | 4th of 10 | 13.8% | Show ranking |
| Mobile marketing platforms | 1st of 8 | 49.7% | Show ranking |
| Mobile attribution platforms | 1st of 5 | 91.5% | Shown above |

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