How popular isGreenlight?
In October 2026, people searched for Greenlight by name about 39,700 times worldwide, a 5.9% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 38.8% of all global kids debit card app searches, placing Greenlight first out of eight apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kids debit card apps, Greenlight appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the eight.
Greenlight is the most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
GreenlightShare of searches 38.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
GoHenryShare of searches 32.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
StepShare of searches 17.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
AcornsShare of searches 6.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ChaseShare of searches 2.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top kids debit card apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Greenlight appeared in all five answers. Greenlight is the most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Greenlight1st
Capital One2nd
Chase3rd
Acorns4th
BusyKid5th
GoHenry–
Step–
RoosterMoney–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Greenlight5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Chase4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Capital One4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Acorns3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
BusyKid1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
GoHenry0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Step0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
RoosterMoney0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about kids debit card apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best debit card for kids?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which allowance app is best for teaching kids about money?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's a good bank card for a teenager?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“debit card for kids”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kids debit card”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
How often do people search for Greenlight compared with other kids debit card apps worldwide?
Share of searches by month for Greenlight, GoHenry, Step, Acorns, Chase. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Greenlight | GoHenry | Step | Acorns | Chase | RoosterMoney | Capital One | BusyKid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0.4% | 0.44% | 0.06% | 0.07% | 0.65% | 0.03% | 98.3% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 0.58% | 0.44% | 0.05% | 0.07% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 98.8% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 0.41% | 0.44% | 0.05% | 0.07% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 98.9% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 0.49% | 0.44% | 0.19% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 98.7% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 0.4% | 0.36% | 0.05% | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 99.1% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 0.4% | 0.36% | 0.05% | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 99.1% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 0.59% | 0.44% | 0.06% | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 98.8% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 0.59% | 0.44% | 0.06% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 98.8% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 0.49% | 0.44% | 0.05% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 98.9% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 0.41% | 0.36% | 0.04% | 0.06% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 99.1% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 0.41% | 0.36% | 0.05% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 99.1% | <0.01% |
| Oct 2026 | 38.8% | 32.3% | 17.3% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.58% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 38.8% | 39.7K | +5.9% | +38.4 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 32.3% | 33.1K | 0% | +32 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 5th to 3rd | 17.3% | 17.7K | +268.8% | +17.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.4% | 6.6K | 0% | +6.4 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 2.3% | 2.4K | 0% | +2.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 1.6% | 1.6K | 0% | +1.5 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 1st to 7th | 0.7% | 720 | -100% | -98.4 pointsmoved from 1st to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.58% | 590 | -18.1% | +0.6 points |
38.8%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 39.7K estimated branded searches, +5.9% vs prior month. Share +38.4 points.
2.
GoHenry32.3%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +32 points.
3.
Step17.3%
Moved from 5th to 3rd. 17.7K estimated branded searches, +268.8% vs prior month. Share +17.2 points.
4.
Acorns6.4%
Held 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +6.4 points.
5.
Chase2.3%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
1.6%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
0.7%
Moved from 1st to 7th. 720 estimated branded searches, -100% vs prior month. Share -98.4 points.
8.
BusyKid0.58%
Held 8th. 590 estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
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How has branded search demand for Greenlight changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Greenlight worldwide rose from 37.5K to 39.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Greenlight’s share of searches among kids debit card apps worldwide increased from 0.4% to 38.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Greenlight’s share of searches among kids debit card apps worldwide peaked at 38.8% in October 2026 and was lowest at 0.4% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Greenlight rose from 4th to 1st among kids debit card apps worldwide.
How did search popularity change for kids debit card apps worldwide in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Greenlight overtook Capital One to become the leader among kids debit card apps worldwide, with 38.8% of the searches.

In October 2026, GoHenry overtook Capital One to rank 2nd among kids debit card apps worldwide, with 32.3% of the searches.

In October 2026, Step overtook Capital One and Acorns to rank 3rd among kids debit card apps worldwide, with 17.3% of the searches.

In October 2026, Chase overtook Capital One to rank 5th among kids debit card apps worldwide, with 2.3% of the searches.

In October 2026, RoosterMoney overtook Capital One to rank 6th among kids debit card apps worldwide, with 1.6% of the searches.

In October 2026, Acorns gained share of searches among kids debit card apps worldwide, from 0.07% to 6.4%.
How are Greenlight’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Greenlight’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.
- greenlight app
- greenlight card
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