How popular isAppsmith?
In September 2026, people searched for Appsmith by name about 18,100 times worldwide, a 33.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.3% of all global no-code and low-code app builder searches, placing Appsmith 12th out of 13 builders. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about no-code and low-code app builders, Appsmith appeared in two of the five answers and was the eighth most recommended of the 13.
Appsmith is the 12th most searched of 13 competitors and the eighth most recommended in AI answers.
AppSheetShare of searches 27.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
FlutterFlowShare of searches 21.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Power AppsShare of searches 18.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
LovableShare of searches 8.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
AppsmithShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
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Top no-code and low-code app builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Appsmith was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Appsmith is the eighth most recommended of the 13.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Bubble1st
FlutterFlow2nd
Glide3rd
Adalo4th
Softr5th
Retool6th
Lovable7th
Appsmith8th
Power Apps9th
OutSystems10th- +3 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
FlutterFlow5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Glide4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bubble4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Softr4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Adalo3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Power Apps2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lovable2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Retool2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Appsmith2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
OutSystems1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about no-code and low-code app builders
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which no-code app builder should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best no-code and low-code app builders?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best no-code app builder for a startup app?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“no-code app builder”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“low code app builder”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which no-code and low-code app builders compete with Appsmith?
Share of searches by month for AppSheet, FlutterFlow, Power Apps, Lovable, Retool, Glide, Appian, Adalo, OutSystems, Mendix, Appsmith. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AppSheet | FlutterFlow | Power Apps | Lovable | Retool | Glide | Appian | Adalo | OutSystems | Mendix | Bubble | Appsmith | Softr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.1% | 14.3% | 17.5% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5% | 4.3% | 7% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 26.7% | 15.3% | 17.9% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.7% | 2% | 0.14% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.4% | 18.6% | 15.5% | 7% | 7% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.9% | 16.2% | 16.4% | 7.3% | 6% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.14% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.3% | 16.4% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.13% |
| Mar 2026 | 28% | 18.5% | 15.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 5% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.14% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 6% | 3% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.15% |
| May 2026 | 28.8% | 18.6% | 15.7% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.1% | 20.8% | 17.4% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.9% | 20.7% | 17.3% | 11.6% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.15% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.6% | 21.5% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.16% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.4% | 21.8% | 18.3% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.18% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 27.4% | 368K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.8% | 294K | -1.1% | +0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18.3% | 246K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.2% | 110K | -18.5% | -1.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.5% | 74K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4% | 54K | -15.9% | -0.6 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.7% | 49.5K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 3.3% | 44.9K | +1.8% | +0.2 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 2.5% | 33.1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 2% | 27.1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 1.8% | 23.6K | -5.2% | 0 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 1.3% | 18.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 13, held 13th | 0.18% | 2.4K | +8.7% | 0 points |
1.
AppSheet27.4%
Held 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
21.8%
Held 2nd. 294K estimated branded searches, -1.1% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
18.3%
Held 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
4.
Lovable8.2%
Held 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
5.
Retool5.5%
Held 5th. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
6.
Glide4%
Held 6th. 54K estimated branded searches, -15.9% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
7.
Appian3.7%
Held 7th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
8.
Adalo3.3%
Held 8th. 44.9K estimated branded searches, +1.8% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
2.5%
Held 9th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
10.
Mendix2%
Held 10th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
11.
Bubble1.8%
Held 11th. 23.6K estimated branded searches, -5.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
12.
Appsmith1.3%
Held 12th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
13.
Softr0.18%
Held 13th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +8.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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12 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Appsmith changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Appsmith worldwide fell from 27.1K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Appsmith’s share of searches among no-code and low-code app builders worldwide decreased from 1.9% to 1.3%.
How did search popularity change for no-code and low-code app builders worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, AppSheet gained share of searches among no-code and low-code app builders worldwide, from 26.6% to 27.4%.

In September 2026, Power Apps gained share of searches among no-code and low-code app builders worldwide, from 17.8% to 18.3%.

In September 2026, Lovable lost share of searches among no-code and low-code app builders worldwide, from 9.8% to 8.2%.

In September 2026, Glide lost share of searches among no-code and low-code app builders worldwide, from 4.6% to 4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for FlutterFlow worldwide rose 45.8% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 294K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Bubble worldwide fell 55% over 12 measured months, from 52.5K to 23.6K in September 2026.
How are Appsmith’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Appsmith’s 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.
- appsmith
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