How popular isHawkSEM?
In September 2026, people searched for HawkSEM by name about 660 times worldwide, a 74.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 2.2% of all global pay per click agency searches, placing HawkSEM eighth out of eight agencies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pay per click agencies, HawkSEM appeared in two of the four answers and was the sixth most recommended of the eight.
HawkSEM is the eighth most searched of 8 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
WebFXShare of searches 32.6%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
WordStreamShare of searches 21.7%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SmartSitesShare of searches 17.8%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Disruptive AdvertisingShare of searches 8%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
HawkSEMShare of searches 2.2%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top pay per click agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, HawkSEM was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. HawkSEM is the sixth most recommended of the eight.
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.
KlientBoost3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Searchbloom3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- SmartSites2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Disruptive Advertising2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- HawkSEM2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- WebFX1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- WordStream0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Logical Position0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about pay per click agencies
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pay per click agency should I hire?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pay per click agencies?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pay per click agency for lead generation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ppc agency”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pay per click agency”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 21, 2026.
Which pay per click agencies compete with HawkSEM?
Share of searches by month for WebFX, WordStream, SmartSites, Disruptive Advertising, KlientBoost, Logical Position, Searchbloom, HawkSEM. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | WebFX | WordStream | SmartSites | Disruptive Advertising | KlientBoost | Logical Position | Searchbloom | HawkSEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.9% | 31.9% | 11.7% | 5.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 1% | 5.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.4% | 33.4% | 12.2% | 4.4% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.4% | 30.5% | 11.1% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.7% | 26.5% | 11.8% | 5.5% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.2% | 28.8% | 12.8% | 5.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.8% | 28.5% | 12.7% | 7% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.9% | 26.1% | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 3.6% |
| May 2026 | 34.8% | 28.4% | 12.6% | 4.7% | 6.9% | 8.3% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.3% | 26.5% | 14.4% | 5.4% | 7.8% | 9.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.9% | 26.9% | 14.6% | 5.4% | 8% | 8% | 2% | 2.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.3% | 25.6% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.6% | 21.7% | 17.8% | 8% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.6% | 9.9K | -18.2% | -5.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.7% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -3.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.8% | 5.4K | +50% | +6.4 points | |
| 4, moved from 6th to 4th | 8% | 2.4K | +49.4% | +2.8 pointsmoved from 6th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 6.3% | 1.9K | -20.8% | -1.3 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 6.3% | 1.9K | -20.8% | -1.3 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 5.3% | 1.6K | +122.2% | +3 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 2.2% | 660 | -2.9% | 0 points |
1.
WebFX32.6%
Held 1st. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -5.7 points.
21.7%
Held 2nd. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.
17.8%
Held 3rd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +6.4 points.
Moved from 6th to 4th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +49.4% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.
6.3%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
6.3%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
5.3%
Held 7th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +122.2% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
8.
HawkSEM2.2%
Held 8th. 660 estimated branded searches, -2.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for HawkSEM changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for HawkSEM worldwide fell from 2.6K to 660.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HawkSEM’s share of searches among pay per click agencies worldwide decreased from 5.6% to 2.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HawkSEM’s share of searches among pay per click agencies worldwide peaked at 5.6% in October 2025 and was lowest at 1.7% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HawkSEM fell from 6th to 8th among pay per click agencies worldwide.
How did search popularity change for pay per click agencies worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Disruptive Advertising overtook KlientBoost and Logical Position to rank 4th among pay per click agencies worldwide, with 8% of the searches.
In September 2026, SmartSites gained share of searches among pay per click agencies worldwide, from 11.4% to 17.8%.
In September 2026, Searchbloom gained share of searches among pay per click agencies worldwide, from 2.3% to 5.3%.
In September 2026, WebFX lost share of searches among pay per click agencies worldwide, from 38.3% to 32.6%.
In September 2026, WordStream lost share of searches among pay per click agencies worldwide, from 25.6% to 21.7%.
In September 2026, KlientBoost lost share of searches among pay per click agencies worldwide, from 7.6% to 6.3%.
How are HawkSEM’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using HawkSEM’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.
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