How popular isChurnkey?
In September 2026, people searched for Churnkey by name about 1,300 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 3.7% of all global subscription payment recovery platform searches, placing Churnkey third out of eight platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about subscription payment recovery platforms, Churnkey appeared in four of the five answers and was the most recommended of the eight.
Churnkey is the third most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
ChargebeeShare of searches 77.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
RecurlyShare of searches 15.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th- ChurnkeyShare of searches 3.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Churn BusterShare of searches 1.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Butter PaymentsShare of searches 1.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top subscription payment recovery platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Churnkey was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Churnkey is the most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Churnkey1st
- Churn Buster2nd
Paddle Retain3rd- Chargebee4th
- Recurly5th
- Butter Payments6th
FlexPay–
Gravy–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Chargebee4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Churnkey4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Churn Buster3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Paddle Retain3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Recurly2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Butter Payments1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- FlexPay0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Gravy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about subscription payment recovery platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which subscription payment recovery platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best subscription payment recovery platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best subscription payment recovery platform for failed payments?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“payment recovery software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“failed payment software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which subscription payment recovery platforms compete with Churnkey?
Share of searches by month for Chargebee, Recurly, Churnkey. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Chargebee | Recurly | Churnkey | Churn Buster | Butter Payments | Paddle Retain | FlexPay | Gravy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.8% | 24.8% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.3% | 0.35% | 0.23% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 72.2% | 21.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.35% | 0.19% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 73.8% | 18% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.44% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 71.1% | 21.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.42% | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 70.9% | 21.2% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.42% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 74.5% | 18.2% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.45% | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.7% | 18.2% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.39% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 75.1% | 18.3% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.94% | 0.36% | 0.03% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 77.9% | 15.5% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 0.98% | 0.34% | 0.03% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 79.4% | 15.8% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.82% | 0.31% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.7% | 15.7% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.98% | 0.26% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 77.8% | 15.5% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.29% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 77.8% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -0.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15.5% | 5.4K | -18.2% | -0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.7% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.4% | 490 | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.1% | 400 | -2.4% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.29% | 100 | -9.1% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.06% | 20 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.06% | 20 | +100% | 0 points |
77.8%
Held 1st. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
2.
Recurly15.5%
Held 2nd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
3.Churnkey
3.7%
Held 3rd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
1.4%
Held 4th. 490 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
1.1%
Held 5th. 400 estimated branded searches, -2.4% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.29%
Held 6th. 100 estimated branded searches, -9.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
FlexPay0.06%
Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Gravy0.06%
Held 8th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Churnkey changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Churnkey worldwide held steady at 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Churnkey’s share of searches among subscription payment recovery platforms worldwide peaked at 5.2% in December 2025 and was lowest at 2.4% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for subscription payment recovery platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Churnkey gained share of searches among subscription payment recovery platforms worldwide, from 3.1% to 3.7%.
In September 2026, Chargebee lost share of searches among subscription payment recovery platforms worldwide, from 78.7% to 77.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for FlexPay worldwide fell 77.8% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 20 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Butter Payments worldwide fell 56.5% over 12 measured months, from 920 to 400 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Recurly worldwide fell 45.5% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 5.4K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Paddle Retain worldwide fell 28.6% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 100 in September 2026.
How are Churnkey’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Churnkey’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.
- churnkey
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