How popular isInstrumentl?
In September 2026, people searched for Instrumentl by name about 165,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 64.4% of all global grant management software searches, placing Instrumentl first out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about grant management software, Instrumentl appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the ten.
Instrumentl is the most searched of 10 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
InstrumentlShare of searches 64.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SubmittableShare of searches 28.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
FoundantShare of searches 3.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
SmartSimple CloudShare of searches 1.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
GrantableShare of searches 0.62%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top grant management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Instrumentl appeared in all five answers. Instrumentl is the most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Instrumentl1st
Submittable2nd
Grantable3rd
Foundant4th
SmartSimple Cloud5th
Fluxx6th
Euna Grants7th
Good Grants8th
Blackbaud Grantmaking9th
AmpliFund10th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Instrumentl5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Submittable5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Euna Grants3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Foundant2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SmartSimple Cloud2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Grantable2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Good Grants2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Blackbaud Grantmaking2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fluxx2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AmpliFund1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about grant management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which grant management software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best grant management software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best grant management software for funders and grants?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“grant management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“grant tracking software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which grant management software compete with Instrumentl?
Share of searches by month for Instrumentl, Submittable, Foundant. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Instrumentl | Submittable | Foundant | SmartSimple Cloud | Grantable | Euna Grants | Good Grants | AmpliFund | Blackbaud Grantmaking | Fluxx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.3% | 28.8% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.62% | 0.12% | 0.39% | 0.93% | 0.12% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.1% | 29.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.63% | 0.19% | 0.35% | 0.51% | 0.1% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 68.9% | 25.3% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.54% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.54% | 0.11% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 69.1% | 25.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.45% | 0.2% | 0.34% | 0.65% | 0.09% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.7% | 29% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.63% | 0.28% | 0.39% | 0.63% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.5% | 33.2% | 2.4% | 2% | 0.59% | 0.32% | 0.37% | 0.48% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 61% | 33.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.37% | 0.33% | 0.48% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 65.1% | 29.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.63% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.9% | 29.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.63% | 0.35% | 0.39% | 0.28% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.9% | 28.6% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.76% | 0.47% | 0.47% | 0.42% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.8% | 29.1% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.63% | 0.39% | 0.39% | 0.28% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.4% | 28.9% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.62% | 0.39% | 0.39% | 0.28% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 64.4% | 165K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.9% | 74K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.2% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.7% | 4.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.62% | 1.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.39% | 1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.39% | 1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.28% | 720 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.07% | 170 | -19% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.03% | 70 | +40% | 0 points |
64.4%
Held 1st. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
28.9%
Held 2nd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
3.
Foundant3.2%
Held 3rd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
1.7%
Held 4th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.62%
Held 5th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.39%
Held 6th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.39%
Held 7th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.28%
Held 8th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.07%
Held 9th. 170 estimated branded searches, -19% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Fluxx0.03%
Held 10th. 70 estimated branded searches, +40% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Instrumentl and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Instrumentl
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How has branded search demand for Instrumentl changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Instrumentl worldwide held steady at 165K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Instrumentl’s share of searches among grant management software worldwide peaked at 69.1% in January 2026 and was lowest at 60.5% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for grant management software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Foundant gained share of searches among grant management software worldwide, from 2.6% to 3.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Euna Grants worldwide rose 212.5% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for AmpliFund worldwide fell 70% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 720 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Blackbaud Grantmaking worldwide fell 46.9% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 170 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Fluxx worldwide fell 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 70 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for SmartSimple Cloud worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.
How are Instrumentl’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Instrumentl’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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