How popular isFrase in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 136K branded searches for Frase worldwide which is down 18.4% over the last 11 months. Frase holds 80.7% estimated Share of Search among SEO content brief tools worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Frase80.7%
Surfer SEO13.2%
NeuronWriter3.3%Clearscope1.7%
MarketMuse1.2%
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Which SEO content brief tools compete with Frase?
Share of Search by month for Frase, Surfer SEO, NeuronWriter. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Frase | Surfer SEO | NeuronWriter | Clearscope | MarketMuse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 70.7% | 21% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 73.6% | 17.9% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 74.5% | 18.2% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 66.6% | 24.2% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 70.8% | 21.1% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 71.3% | 21.3% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 75.2% | 18.3% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 78.3% | 15.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 78.1% | 15.6% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 78.5% | 15.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 80.7% | 13.2% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 80.7% | 136K | -0.09% | +2.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.2% | 22.2K | -18.1% | -2.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.3% | 5.5K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.7% | 2.8K | +1.4% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.2% | 1.9K | -2.5% | 0 points |
1.
Frase80.7%
Held 1st. 136K estimated branded searches, -0.09% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
13.2%
Held 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
3.3%
Held 3rd. 5.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.7%
Held 4th. 2.8K estimated branded searches, +1.4% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.2%
Held 5th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -2.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Frase and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Frase changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Frase worldwide fell from 167K to 136K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Frase’s estimated Share of Search among SEO content brief tools worldwide increased from 70.7% to 80.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Frase’s estimated Share of Search among SEO content brief tools worldwide peaked at 80.7% in August 2026 and was lowest at 66.6% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for SEO content brief tools worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Frase gained estimated Share of Search among SEO content brief tools worldwide, from 78.5% to 80.7%.

In August 2026, Surfer SEO lost estimated Share of Search among SEO content brief tools worldwide, from 15.6% to 13.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for MarketMuse worldwide fell 61.5% over 11 measured months, from 5.1K to 1.9K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Clearscope worldwide fell 53.8% over 11 measured months, from 6.1K to 2.8K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for NeuronWriter worldwide fell 33.5% over 11 measured months, from 8.2K to 5.5K in August 2026.
Where does Frase compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEO content brief tools | 1st of 5 | 80.7% | Shown above |
| SEO content optimization platforms | 1st of 5 | 92.9% | Show ranking |
| AI SEO tools | 1st of 5 | 95.8% | Show ranking |
How is Frase measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Frase’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
3 branded search terms
- frase
- frase content optimization
- frase.io
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