How popular isDiscourse in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 2.9K branded searches for Discourse worldwide which is up 20.8% over the last 11 months. Discourse holds 1.8% estimated Share of Search among community platforms worldwide and is ranked 5th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Kajabi73.9%
Mighty Networks11.6%
Circle9.2%
Bettermode3.5%
Discourse1.8%
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Which community platforms compete with Discourse?
Share of Search by month for Kajabi, Mighty Networks, Circle, Bettermode, Discourse. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Kajabi | Mighty Networks | Circle | Bettermode | Discourse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 71.2% | 16.6% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 74.2% | 14.2% | 8% | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.1% | 14.5% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 74.7% | 14.2% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 77.2% | 12.1% | 7.1% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 73.8% | 14% | 8.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.1% | 14.2% | 8.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 76.4% | 12% | 8% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.9% | 14% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.9% | 14% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 73.9% | 11.6% | 9.2% | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 73.9% | 116K | -0.28% | +1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11.6% | 18.2K | -18.5% | -2.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.2% | 14.4K | +2.1% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.5% | 5.4K | +22.1% | +0.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.8% | 2.9K | +20.8% | +0.3 points |
1.
Kajabi73.9%
Held 1st. 116K estimated branded searches, -0.28% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
11.6%
Held 2nd. 18.2K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
3.
Circle9.2%
Held 3rd. 14.4K estimated branded searches, +2.1% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
3.5%
Held 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
1.8%
Held 5th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
Compare search popularity between Discourse and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Discourse changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Discourse worldwide rose from 2.4K to 2.9K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Discourse’s estimated Share of Search among community platforms worldwide increased from 1.2% to 1.8%.
How did search popularity change for community platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Kajabi gained estimated Share of Search among community platforms worldwide, from 72.9% to 73.9%.
In August 2026, Bettermode gained estimated Share of Search among community platforms worldwide, from 2.8% to 3.5%.
In August 2026, Mighty Networks lost estimated Share of Search among community platforms worldwide, from 14% to 11.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Discourse worldwide rose 20.8% over 11 measured months, from 2.4K to 2.9K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Circle worldwide fell 13.3% over 11 measured months, from 16.6K to 14.4K in August 2026.
Where does Discourse compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community management platforms | 4th of 4 | <0.01% | Show ranking |
| Community platforms | 5th of 5 | 1.8% | Shown above |
| Customer community platforms | 2nd of 5 | 12.5% | Show ranking |
How is Discourse measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Discourse’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.
1 branded search term
- discourse forum
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