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How popular isDrift in search?

In September 2026, there were an estimated 390 branded searches for Drift worldwide which is down 55.7% over the last 12 months. Drift holds 0.89% estimated Share of Search among chatbot builders worldwide and is ranked 5th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, September 2026
  1. Tidio61.9%
  2. Chatfuel33.8%
  3. LiveChat2.3%
  4. Manychat1.1%
  5. Drift0.89%
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Where does Drift compete?

Drift is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of SearchRanking
Chatbot builders5th of 50.89%Shown below
Live chat software4th of 51.2%Show ranking

Which chatbot builders compete with Drift?

Drift against chatbot builders worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Tidio, Chatfuel, LiveChat, Drift. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthTidioChatfuelLiveChatManychatDrift
Oct 202562.1%27.8%8.3%0.74%1.1%
Nov 202563.1%28.3%6.9%0.92%0.75%
Dec 202564.6%28.9%4.6%0.94%0.94%
Jan 202664.6%29%4.7%0.94%0.77%
Feb 202658%25.9%14.2%1%0.85%
Mar 202659.5%26.7%11.9%0.87%1.1%
Apr 202669.2%25.3%4.1%0.82%0.67%
May 202663.9%28.5%5.7%1.1%0.76%
Jun 202662.1%27.8%8.3%1.1%0.73%
Jul 202659.6%32.5%5.3%1.3%1.3%
Aug 202659.3%32.4%6.3%1.1%0.85%
Sep 202661.9%33.8%2.3%1.1%0.89%

  1. 1.Tidio

    61.9%

    Held 1st. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.

  2. 2.Chatfuel

    33.8%

    Held 2nd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.

  3. 3.LiveChat

    2.3%

    Held 3rd. 1K estimated branded searches, -65.5% vs prior month. Share -4.1 points.

  4. 4.Manychat

    1.1%

    Held 4th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  5. 5.Drift

    0.89%

    Held 5th. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare search popularity between Drift and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Drift

How has branded search demand for Drift changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Drift worldwide fell from 880 to 390.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Drift fell from 4th to 5th among chatbot builders worldwide.

How did search popularity change for chatbot builders worldwide in September 2026?

  1. In September 2026, Tidio gained estimated Share of Search among chatbot builders worldwide, from 59.3% to 61.9%.

  2. In September 2026, Chatfuel gained estimated Share of Search among chatbot builders worldwide, from 32.4% to 33.8%.

  3. In September 2026, LiveChat lost estimated Share of Search among chatbot builders worldwide, from 6.3% to 2.3%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Drift worldwide fell 55.7% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 390 in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Manychat worldwide fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 480 in September 2026.

How is Drift measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Drift’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

  • drift chat

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