How popular isLumApps?
In September 2026, people searched for LumApps by name about 10,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up <0.01% of all global employee communication platform searches, placing LumApps sixth out of six platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about employee communication platforms, LumApps appeared in one of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
LumApps is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
ConnecteamShare of searches 54.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
WorkvivoShare of searches 35.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
FirstupShare of searches 4.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
StaffbaseShare of searches 3.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
LumAppsShare of searches <0.01%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top employee communication platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, LumApps was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. LumApps is the fourth most recommended of the six.
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.
- Connecteam5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Workvivo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Staffbase5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Simpplr2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- LumApps1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Firstup0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about employee communication platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which employee communication platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best employee communication platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best employee communication platform for frontline staff updates?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“employee communication platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“internal communication software”
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 employee communication platforms compete with LumApps?
Share of searches by month for Connecteam, Workvivo, Firstup, Staffbase, Simpplr, LumApps. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Connecteam | Workvivo | Firstup | Staffbase | Simpplr | LumApps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.1% | 39.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.5% | 35% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.3% | 35.1% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.4% | 30.1% | 7.4% | 4% | 2.2% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.3% | 34.9% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.5% | 38.8% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.9% | 35.1% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.6% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 53.4% | 34.8% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.5% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.5% | 35.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.7% | 35.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.7% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.8% | 35.5% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.7% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.5% | 35.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 54.5% | 114K | -0.38% | -0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 35.5% | 74K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.7% | 9.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.2% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.1% | 4.4K | +22.2% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | <0.01% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
54.5%
Held 1st. 114K estimated branded searches, -0.38% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
2.
Workvivo35.5%
Held 2nd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
3.
Firstup4.7%
Held 3rd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.2%
Held 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Simpplr2.1%
Held 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
6.
LumApps<0.01%
Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between LumApps and its closest rivals
Every comparison with LumApps
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for LumApps changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for LumApps worldwide held steady, from 10.1K to 10K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LumApps’ share of searches among employee communication platforms worldwide held steady at <0.01%.
How did search popularity change for employee communication platforms worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for LumApps worldwide fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 10 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Simpplr worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 4.4K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Staffbase worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 6.6K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Workvivo worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 74K in September 2026.
How are LumApps’ branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LumApps’ 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.
- intranet lumapps
- lumapps
- lumapps app
- lumapps intranet
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Where does LumApps compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee intranet platforms | 3rd of 6 | 4.7% | Show ranking |
| Employee communication platforms | 6th of 6 | <0.01% | Shown above |
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