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 15.8% of all global influencer campaign management platform searches, placing CreatorIQ third out of ten platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about influencer campaign management platforms, CreatorIQ appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the ten.
CreatorIQ is the third most searched of 10 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
ModashShare of searches 35.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SkeepersShare of searches 28.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
CreatorIQShare of searches 15.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
UpfluenceShare of searches 13%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Captiv8Share of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top influencer campaign management 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 fifth 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
GRIN5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Upfluence4 of 5Named in 2 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
Aspire3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Skeepers0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Captiv80 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
IZEA0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
TRIBE0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Linqia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about influencer campaign management platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which influencer campaign management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best influencer campaign management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best influencer campaign management platform for paid creator campaigns?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best influencer platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“influencer management tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which influencer campaign management platforms compete with CreatorIQ?
Share of searches by month for Modash, Skeepers, CreatorIQ, Upfluence, Captiv8. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Modash | Skeepers | CreatorIQ | Upfluence | Captiv8 | IZEA | TRIBE | Linqia | GRIN | Aspire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25% | 25% | 20.5% | 20.6% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.98% | 1.2% | 0.54% | 0.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 25.7% | 31.5% | 14.1% | 21.2% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.78% | 1% | 0.56% | 0.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.6% | 29.6% | 13.3% | 20.1% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.79% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.19% |
| Jan 2026 | 34% | 27.8% | 12.4% | 19% | 2% | 2.5% | 0.69% | 0.89% | 0.49% | 0.22% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.8% | 29.8% | 13.3% | 20.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.74% | 0.74% | 0.53% | 0.24% |
| Mar 2026 | 34% | 27.8% | 12.4% | 19.3% | 2% | 2% | 0.89% | 0.89% | 0.49% | 0.22% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.1% | 27.1% | 12.1% | 21.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.67% | 0.87% | 0.48% | 0.21% |
| May 2026 | 36.2% | 29.6% | 13.2% | 14.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.95% | 0.95% | 0.53% | 0.19% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.1% | 32.1% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1% | 1% | 0.57% | 0.17% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.9% | 26% | 14.2% | 14.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1% | 1% | 0.57% | 0.25% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.1% | 28.7% | 15.7% | 13% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.62% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.3% | 28.8% | 15.8% | 13% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.63% | 0.23% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 35.3% | 40.5K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.8% | 33.1K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.8% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 13% | 14.9K | -1.1% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.1% | 2.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.7% | 1.9K | -20.8% | -0.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.4% | 1.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.1% | 1.3K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.63% | 720 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.23% | 260 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Modash35.3%
Held 1st. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
2.
Skeepers28.8%
Held 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
15.8%
Held 3rd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
13%
Held 4th. 14.9K estimated branded searches, -1.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Captiv82.1%
Held 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
IZEA1.7%
Held 6th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
7.
TRIBE1.4%
Held 7th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Linqia1.1%
Held 8th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
GRIN0.63%
Held 9th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Aspire0.23%
Held 10th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between CreatorIQ and its closest rivals
Every comparison with CreatorIQ
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- CreatorIQ vs Launchmetrics
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- CreatorIQ vs Dash Social
- CreatorIQ vs Passionfroot
- CreatorIQ vs Traackr
- CreatorIQ vs SponsorUnited
- CreatorIQ vs Influencity
- CreatorIQ vs SocialBook
- CreatorIQ vs Influencer Hero
- Captiv8 vs CreatorIQ
- Aspire vs CreatorIQ
- CreatorDB vs CreatorIQ
- CreatorIQ vs IZEA
- CreatorIQ vs Later Influence
- CreatorIQ vs Storyclash
- CreatorIQ vs TRIBE
- CreatorIQ vs Linqia
- CreatorIQ vs Tubular Labs
- CreatorIQ vs Roster
- Archive vs CreatorIQ
- CreatorIQ vs GRIN
- CreatorIQ vs insightIQ
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 campaign management platforms worldwide decreased from 20.5% to 15.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CreatorIQ’s share of searches among influencer campaign management platforms worldwide peaked at 20.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 12.1% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CreatorIQ rose from 4th to 3rd among influencer campaign management platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for influencer campaign management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

Upfluence’s share of searches among influencer campaign management platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 14.4% to 13% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for TRIBE worldwide rose 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Modash worldwide rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 40.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for IZEA worldwide fell 56.8% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Captiv8 worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.4K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for CreatorIQ worldwide fell 33.2% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 18.1K in September 2026.
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 14 | 7.2% | 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% | Show ranking |
| Influencer campaign management platforms | 3rd of 10 | 15.8% | Shown above |
| Sponsorship marketplaces | 2nd of 7 | 31.4% | Show ranking |

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