How popular isThe Happy Planner?
In September 2026, people searched for The Happy Planner by name about 110,000 times worldwide, a 21.5% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 18.1% of all global planner brand searches, placing The Happy Planner second out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about planner brands, The Happy Planner appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the ten.
The Happy Planner is the second most searched of 10 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
HobonichiShare of searches 60.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
The Happy PlannerShare of searches 18.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Erin CondrenShare of searches 8.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Panda PlannerShare of searches 5.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Passion PlannerShare of searches 3.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top planner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, The Happy Planner was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. The Happy Planner is the sixth most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Passion Planner4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Erin Condren3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hobonichi2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
The Happy Planner2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Full Focus2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Leuchtturm19172 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Panda Planner0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Blue Sky0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Day Designer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Clever Fox0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which planner brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best planner brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best planner for staying organised at work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“planner”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best planner”
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 22, 2026.
Which planner brands compete with The Happy Planner?
Share of searches by month for Hobonichi, The Happy Planner, Erin Condren, Panda Planner, Passion Planner. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hobonichi | The Happy Planner | Erin Condren | Panda Planner | Passion Planner | Blue Sky | Full Focus | Day Designer | Clever Fox | Leuchtturm1917 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.6% | 23.4% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.26% |
| Nov 2025 | 39.6% | 21.7% | 14.6% | 11.9% | 5.3% | 2% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.32% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.6% | 20.5% | 13.7% | 5% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.44% |
| Jan 2026 | 46% | 20.5% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.67% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.3% | 21% | 11.5% | 25.6% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1% | 1.2% | 0.35% |
| Mar 2026 | 23.6% | 23.6% | 12.9% | 28.9% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.23% |
| Apr 2026 | 22% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 5.4% | 2% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 17.8% | 26.6% | 17.8% | 26.6% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.21% |
| Jun 2026 | 18.7% | 28% | 18.7% | 22.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.49% |
| Jul 2026 | 23.7% | 28.8% | 19.4% | 15.8% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.26% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.3% | 16.8% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.83% | 0.83% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.7% | 18.1% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.89% | 0.59% | 0.21% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 60.7% | 368K | 0% | +4.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.1% | 110K | 0% | +1.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.2% | 49.5K | -33.1% | -3.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.5% | 33.1K | -33.1% | -2.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.7% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.1% | 6.6K | -33.3% | -0.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.1% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 0.89% | 5.4K | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 0.59% | 3.6K | -33.3% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.21% | 1.3K | -18.8% | 0 points |
60.7%
Held 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +4.4 points.
18.1%
Held 2nd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
8.2%
Held 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
5.5%
Held 4th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
3.7%
Held 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
6.Blue Sky
1.1%
Held 6th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
1.1%
Held 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.89%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.59%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.21%
Held 10th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for The Happy Planner changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for The Happy Planner worldwide rose from 90.5K to 110K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Happy Planner’s share of searches among planner brands worldwide decreased from 23.4% to 18.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Happy Planner’s share of searches among planner brands worldwide peaked at 28.8% in July 2026 and was lowest at 16.8% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for planner brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Hobonichi gained share of searches among planner brands worldwide, from 56.3% to 60.7%.

In September 2026, The Happy Planner gained share of searches among planner brands worldwide, from 16.8% to 18.1%.

In September 2026, Erin Condren lost share of searches among planner brands worldwide, from 11.3% to 8.2%.

In September 2026, Panda Planner lost share of searches among planner brands worldwide, from 7.6% to 5.5%.

In September 2026, Day Designer rose from 9th to 8th among planner brands worldwide.

In September 2026, Clever Fox fell from 8th to 9th among planner brands worldwide.
How are The Happy Planner’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Happy Planner’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.
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