How popular isConnecteam?
In September 2026, people searched for Connecteam by name about 114,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 54.5% of all global employee communication platform searches, placing Connecteam first out of six platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about employee communication platforms, Connecteam appeared in all answers and was the third most recommended of the six.
Connecteam is the most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
ConnecteamShare of searches 54.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
WorkvivoShare of searches 35.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
FirstupShare of searches 4.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
StaffbaseShare of searches 3.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SimpplrShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top employee communication platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Connecteam appeared in all five answers. Connecteam is the third most recommended of the six.
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.
- Connecteam5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Workvivo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Staffbase5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Simpplr2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LumApps1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Firstup0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about employee communication platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which employee communication platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best employee communication platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best employee communication platform for frontline staff updates?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“employee communication platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“internal communication software”
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 communication platforms compete with Connecteam?
Share of searches by month for Connecteam, Workvivo, Firstup, Staffbase, Simpplr. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Connecteam | Workvivo | Firstup | Staffbase | Simpplr | LumApps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.1% | 39.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.5% | 35% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.3% | 35.1% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.4% | 30.1% | 7.4% | 4% | 2.2% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.3% | 34.9% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.5% | 38.8% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.9% | 35.1% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.6% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 53.4% | 34.8% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.5% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.5% | 35.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.7% | 35.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.7% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.8% | 35.5% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.7% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.5% | 35.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 54.5% | 114K | -0.38% | -0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 35.5% | 74K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.7% | 9.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.2% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.1% | 4.4K | +22.2% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | <0.01% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
54.5%
Held 1st. 114K estimated branded searches, -0.38% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
2.
Workvivo35.5%
Held 2nd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
3.
Firstup4.7%
Held 3rd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.2%
Held 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Simpplr2.1%
Held 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
6.
LumApps<0.01%
Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Connecteam and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Connecteam
24 comparisons
- Connecteam vs When I Work
- Connecteam vs Rippling
- 7shifts vs Connecteam
- Connecteam vs Workvivo
- Connecteam vs Sling
- Connecteam vs Planday
- Connecteam vs Trainual
- Connecteam vs LumApps
- Connecteam vs Firstup
- Connecteam vs Staffbase
- Connecteam vs Talentech
- Connecteam vs Homebase
- Connecteam vs Simpplr
- Connecteam vs Enboarder
- Appical vs Connecteam
- Connecteam vs Deputy
- Click Boarding vs Connecteam
- Connecteam vs Workday
- Connecteam vs Interact
- Boardon vs Connecteam
- BambooHR vs Connecteam
- Connecteam vs Gusto
- Connecteam vs Deel
- Connecteam vs HiBob
How has branded search demand for Connecteam changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Connecteam worldwide held steady, from 113K to 114K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Connecteam’s share of searches among employee communication platforms worldwide increased from 49.1% to 54.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Connecteam’s share of searches among employee communication platforms worldwide peaked at 56.4% in January 2026 and was lowest at 49.1% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for employee communication platforms worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for LumApps worldwide fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 10 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Simpplr worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 4.4K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Staffbase worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 6.6K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Workvivo worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 74K in September 2026.
How are Connecteam’s branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Connecteam’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.
- connecteam
- connecteam app
- connecteam com
- connecteam employee scheduling
- connecteam software
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Where does Connecteam compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee onboarding platforms | 2nd of 13 | 15.8% | Show ranking |
| Employee scheduling software | 2nd of 7 | 27% | Show ranking |
| Employee intranet platforms | 1st of 6 | 53.7% | Show ranking |
| Employee communication platforms | 1st of 6 | 54.5% | Shown above |
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