How popular isCreatorIQ?
In September 2026, people searched for CreatorIQ by name about 18,100 times worldwide, a 33.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 13.4% of all global influencer analytics platform searches, placing CreatorIQ third out of ten platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about influencer analytics platforms, CreatorIQ appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the ten.
CreatorIQ is the third most searched of 10 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
ModashShare of searches 30%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
HypeAuditorShare of searches 24.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
CreatorIQShare of searches 13.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
UpfluenceShare of searches 11%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
KolsquareShare of searches 9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top influencer analytics platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CreatorIQ was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. CreatorIQ is the fourth most recommended of the ten.
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.
- Modash5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- HypeAuditor5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Upfluence5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- CreatorIQ3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
GRIN2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Kolsquare0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Socialinsider0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dash Social0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Storyclash0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Keyhole0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about influencer analytics platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which influencer analytics platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best influencer analytics platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best influencer analytics platform for creator performance tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“influencer analytics platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best influencer analytics”
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 21, 2026.
Which influencer analytics platforms compete with CreatorIQ?
Share of searches by month for Modash, HypeAuditor, CreatorIQ, Upfluence, Kolsquare, Socialinsider, Dash Social. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Modash | HypeAuditor | CreatorIQ | Upfluence | Kolsquare | Socialinsider | Dash Social | Storyclash | GRIN | Keyhole |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 19.5% | 29.1% | 16% | 16% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 0.42% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.6% | 30.8% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 0.45% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 24% | 29.4% | 10.8% | 16.3% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 0.43% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.8% | 27.8% | 10.1% | 15.5% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 4% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.2% | 29.6% | 10.8% | 16.8% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 0.43% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.9% | 27.9% | 10.2% | 15.8% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 0.41% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.5% | 27.5% | 10.1% | 17.5% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 30.4% | 30.4% | 11.1% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 5% | 3.7% | 0.98% | 0.44% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.3% | 23.9% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 8.7% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0.52% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.1% | 22.8% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.2% | 25.5% | 13.9% | 11.6% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 3.8% | 1% | 0.55% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 30% | 24.5% | 13.4% | 11% | 9% | 6% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 30% | 40.5K | 0% | -1.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.5% | 33.1K | 0% | -1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.4% | 18.1K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11% | 14.9K | -1.1% | -0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 9% | 12.1K | +49.4% | +2.7 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 6% | 8.1K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 4.4% | 6K | +20% | +0.6 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.2% | 1.6K | +23.1% | +0.2 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.53% | 720 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.01% | 20 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Modash30%
Held 1st. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
24.5%
Held 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
13.4%
Held 3rd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
11%
Held 4th. 14.9K estimated branded searches, -1.1% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
9%
Held 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +49.4% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
6%
Held 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
4.4%
Held 7th. 6K estimated branded searches, +20% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
1.2%
Held 8th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
9.
GRIN0.53%
Held 9th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Keyhole0.01%
Held 10th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between CreatorIQ and its closest rivals
Every comparison with CreatorIQ
37 comparisons
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- CreatorIQ vs Kolsquare
- CreatorIQ vs Socialinsider
- CreatorIQ vs Launchmetrics
- CreatorIQ vs Fohr
- CreatorIQ vs Heepsy
- CreatorIQ vs Dash Social
- CreatorIQ vs Passionfroot
- CreatorIQ vs Traackr
- CreatorIQ vs SponsorUnited
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- CreatorIQ vs Storyclash
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How has branded search demand for CreatorIQ changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for CreatorIQ worldwide fell from 27.1K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CreatorIQ’s share of searches among influencer analytics platforms worldwide decreased from 16% to 13.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CreatorIQ’s share of searches among influencer analytics platforms worldwide peaked at 16% in October 2025 and was lowest at 10.1% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CreatorIQ rose from 4th to 3rd among influencer analytics platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for influencer analytics platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Kolsquare gained share of searches among influencer analytics platforms worldwide, from 6.2% to 9%.
In September 2026, Dash Social gained share of searches among influencer analytics platforms worldwide, from 3.8% to 4.4%.
In September 2026, Modash lost share of searches among influencer analytics platforms worldwide, from 31.2% to 30%.
In September 2026, HypeAuditor lost share of searches among influencer analytics platforms worldwide, from 25.5% to 24.5%.
In September 2026, Upfluence lost share of searches among influencer analytics platforms worldwide, from 11.6% to 11%.
In September 2026, CreatorIQ lost share of searches among influencer analytics platforms worldwide, from 13.9% to 13.4%.
How are CreatorIQ’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CreatorIQ’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.
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Where does CreatorIQ compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creator analytics platforms | 6th of 7 | 0.94% | Show ranking |
| Influencer marketing platforms | 5th of 11 | 3.4% | Show ranking |
| Creator CRM platforms | 3rd of 10 | 8.2% | Show ranking |
| Creator database platforms | 4th of 10 | 11.8% | Show ranking |
| Influencer discovery platforms | 4th of 6 | 13.3% | Show ranking |
| Influencer analytics platforms | 3rd of 10 | 13.4% | Shown above |
| Influencer campaign management platforms | 3rd of 10 | 15.8% | Show ranking |
| Creator relationship management platforms | 2nd of 8 | 19.7% | Show ranking |
| Sponsorship marketplaces | 2nd of 7 | 31.4% | Show ranking |
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