How popular isForethought in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 1.6K branded searches for Forethought worldwide which is down 33.3% over the last 11 months. Forethought holds 2% estimated Share of Search among AI customer service agent platforms worldwide and is ranked 5th of 5 competitors for search popularity. Worldwide · English terms: these are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Sierra42.3%
Intercom Fin34.6%
Decagon12.6%
Cognigy8.4%
Forethought2%
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Which AI customer service agent platforms compete with Forethought?
Share of Search by month for Sierra, Intercom Fin, Decagon, Cognigy, Forethought. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Sierra | Intercom Fin | Decagon | Cognigy | Forethought |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.1% | 40.4% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 2.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.7% | 33.7% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.5% | 33.5% | 18.3% | 12.2% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.2% | 39.3% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 2.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.2% | 39.3% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.1% | 40.5% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 4.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.4% | 37.4% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 2.7% |
| May 2026 | 38.4% | 38.4% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 2.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.4% | 43.3% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.5% | 34% | 12.4% | 10.2% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.3% | 34.6% | 12.6% | 8.4% | 2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42.3% | 33.1K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 34.6% | 27.1K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.6% | 9.9K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.4% | 6.6K | -18.6% | -1.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2% | 1.6K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Sierra42.3%
held 1st · 33.1K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +0.8 points
34.6%
held 2nd · 27.1K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +0.7 points
3.
Decagon12.6%
held 3rd · 9.9K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +0.2 points
4.
Cognigy8.4%
held 4th · 6.6K estimated branded searches · -18.6% vs prior month · -1.7 points
2%
held 5th · 1.6K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · 0 points
Compare search popularity between Forethought and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Forethought changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Forethought worldwide fell from 2.4K to 1.6K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Forethought’s estimated Share of Search among AI customer service agent platforms worldwide decreased from 2.9% to 2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Forethought’s estimated Share of Search among AI customer service agent platforms worldwide peaked at 4.4% in March 2026 and was lowest at 2% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for AI customer service agent platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Sierra gained estimated Share of Search among AI customer service agent platforms worldwide, from 41.5% to 42.3%.

In August 2026, Intercom Fin gained estimated Share of Search among AI customer service agent platforms worldwide, from 34% to 34.6%.

In August 2026, Cognigy lost estimated Share of Search among AI customer service agent platforms worldwide, from 10.2% to 8.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Forethought worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.6K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Decagon worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 12.1K to 9.9K in August 2026.
How is Forethought measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Forethought’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
- forethought ai
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