How popular isLuma?
In September 2026, people searched for Luma by name about 18,100 times worldwide, a 49.6% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 1.3% of all global event marketing platform searches, placing Luma third out of nine platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about event marketing platforms, Luma appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the nine.
Luma is the third most searched of 9 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
EventbriteShare of searches 89.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
CventShare of searches 6.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
LumaShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
WhovaShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
SwoogoShare of searches 0.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top event marketing platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Luma was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Luma is the sixth most recommended of the nine.
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.
Cvent5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bizzabo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Eventbrite3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Whova3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Splash3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Luma2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Swoogo1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
EventMobi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Eventtia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about event marketing platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which event marketing platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best event marketing platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best event marketing platform for b2b events?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“event marketing platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“b2b event software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which event marketing platforms compete with Luma?
Share of searches by month for Eventbrite, Cvent, Luma. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Eventbrite | Cvent | Luma | Whova | Swoogo | Bizzabo | EventMobi | Eventtia | Splash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 92.2% | 4.6% | 0.61% | 1.4% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.18% | 0.15% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 92.1% | 4.6% | 0.74% | 1.4% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.18% | 0.15% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 92.6% | 4.6% | 0.75% | 0.92% | 0.42% | 0.41% | 0.14% | 0.1% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 89.6% | 6.7% | 0.89% | 1.3% | 0.61% | 0.48% | 0.21% | 0.12% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 90.5% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.61% | 0.49% | 0.27% | 0.12% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 90.7% | 5.5% | 0.89% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.22% | 0.12% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 91.7% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.22% | 0.1% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 91.8% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.41% | 0.4% | 0.18% | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 91.9% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.41% | 0.33% | 0.18% | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 89.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.49% | 0.4% | 0.21% | 0.1% | 0.12% |
| Aug 2026 | 90.8% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.33% | 0.22% | 0.12% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 89.2% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.39% | 0.26% | 0.14% | 0.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 89.2% | 1.2M | 0% | -1.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 6.6% | 90.7K | +22.2% | +1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.3% | 18.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.3% | 18.1K | +22.3% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.6% | 8.2K | +22.5% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.39% | 5.4K | +22.7% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.26% | 3.6K | +24.1% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.14% | 1.9K | +18.6% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.1% | 1.3K | 0% | 0 points |
89.2%
Held 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
2.
Cvent6.6%
Held 2nd. 90.7K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
3.
Luma1.3%
Held 3rd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Whova1.3%
Held 4th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.
Swoogo0.6%
Held 5th. 8.2K estimated branded searches, +22.5% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
Bizzabo0.39%
Held 6th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.26%
Held 7th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Eventtia0.14%
Held 8th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, +18.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Splash0.1%
Held 9th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Luma changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Luma worldwide rose from 12.1K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Luma’s share of searches among event marketing platforms worldwide increased from 0.61% to 1.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Luma rose from 4th to 3rd among event marketing platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for event marketing platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Cvent gained share of searches among event marketing platforms worldwide, from 5.5% to 6.6%.

In September 2026, Eventbrite lost share of searches among event marketing platforms worldwide, from 90.8% to 89.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Luma worldwide rose 49.6% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 18.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Eventtia worldwide fell 34.4% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 1.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Bizzabo worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 5.4K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Whova worldwide fell 33.2% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 18.1K in September 2026.
How are Luma’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Luma’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.
- luma events
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Where does Luma compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event marketing platforms | 3rd of 9 | 1.3% | Shown above |
| Event management platforms | 3rd of 6 | 1.3% | Show ranking |

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