How popular isLTK?
In September 2026, people searched for LTK by name about 150,000 times worldwide, a 43.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 72.8% of all global creator network platform searches, placing LTK first out of eight platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about creator network platforms, LTK appeared in two of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the eight.
LTK is the most searched of 8 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
LTKShare of searches 72.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
CollabstrShare of searches 13.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
AnyMind GroupShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Viral NationShare of searches 3.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
The Influencer Marketing FactoryShare of searches 0.78%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top creator network platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, LTK was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. LTK is the third 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.
Collabstr4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Aspire3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LTK2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AnyMind Group0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Viral Nation0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
The Influencer Marketing Factory0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Onalytica0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Find Your Influence0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about creator network platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which creator network should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best creator networks?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best creator network for many creators?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“creator network”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“influencer network platform”
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 20, 2026.
Which creator network platforms compete with LTK?
Share of searches by month for LTK, Collabstr, AnyMind Group, Viral Nation. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | LTK | Collabstr | AnyMind Group | Viral Nation | The Influencer Marketing Factory | Onalytica | Find Your Influence | Aspire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 80.4% | 10.1% | 6.7% | 2% | 0.58% | 0.12% | 0.1% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 82.7% | 8.4% | 6.2% | 2% | 0.49% | 0.08% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.6% | 10.1% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 0.49% | 0.08% | 0.1% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 73.6% | 13.3% | 8.1% | 4% | 0.76% | 0.1% | 0.13% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 71% | 15.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 0.62% | 0.18% | 0.15% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.6% | 13.4% | 10% | 3.3% | 0.53% | 0.13% | 0.11% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 74% | 13.6% | 8.3% | 3.3% | 0.53% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 81.9% | 8.6% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 0.41% | 0.07% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 81.8% | 8.6% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 0.51% | 0.07% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.7% | 15.6% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 0.76% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 70.7% | 15.6% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.8% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.2% | 0.78% | 0.16% | 0.08% | 0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 72.8% | 150K | 0% | +2.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.2% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -2.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.8% | 20.2K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.2% | 6.6K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.78% | 1.6K | -15.8% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.16% | 320 | +52.4% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.08% | 170 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.01% | 30 | +50% | 0 points |
1.
LTK72.8%
Held 1st. 150K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
13.2%
Held 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
9.8%
Held 3rd. 20.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
3.2%
Held 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Held 5th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -15.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.16%
Held 6th. 320 estimated branded searches, +52.4% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.08%
Held 7th. 170 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Aspire0.01%
Held 8th. 30 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for LTK changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for LTK worldwide fell from 264K to 150K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LTK’s share of searches among creator network platforms worldwide decreased from 80.4% to 72.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LTK’s share of searches among creator network platforms worldwide peaked at 82.7% in November 2025 and was lowest at 70.7% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for creator network platforms worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, LTK gained share of searches among creator network platforms worldwide, from 70.7% to 72.8%.

In September 2026, Collabstr lost share of searches among creator network platforms worldwide, from 15.6% to 13.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Find Your Influence worldwide fell 46.9% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 170 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Onalytica worldwide fell 17.9% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 320 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for The Influencer Marketing Factory worldwide fell 15.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.6K in September 2026.
How are LTK’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LTK’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.
- ltk
- ltk creator
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Where does LTK compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creator commerce platforms | 2nd of 9 | 11% | Show ranking |
| Creator network platforms | 1st of 8 | 72.8% | Shown above |

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