How popular isMicrosoft Forms in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 2.1M branded searches for Microsoft Forms worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. Microsoft Forms holds 12.2% estimated Share of Search among form builders worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Google Forms85.9%
Microsoft Forms12.2%
Typeform1.5%
Tally0.45%
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Which form builders compete with Microsoft Forms?
Share of Search by month for Google Forms, Microsoft Forms. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Google Forms | Microsoft Forms | Typeform | Tally |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82.6% | 14.6% | 2.6% | 0.26% |
| Nov 2025 | 84.5% | 12.6% | 2.6% | 0.27% |
| Dec 2025 | 84.7% | 12.4% | 2.6% | 0.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 84.7% | 12.3% | 2.7% | 0.29% |
| Feb 2026 | 84.6% | 12.5% | 2.6% | 0.29% |
| Mar 2026 | 82.4% | 14.7% | 2.5% | 0.39% |
| Apr 2026 | 85.2% | 12.3% | 2.2% | 0.33% |
| May 2026 | 84.9% | 12.4% | 2.2% | 0.49% |
| Jun 2026 | 84.8% | 12.5% | 2.2% | 0.49% |
| Jul 2026 | 85% | 12.3% | 2.1% | 0.55% |
| Aug 2026 | 85.6% | 12.2% | 1.8% | 0.46% |
| Sep 2026 | 85.9% | 12.2% | 1.5% | 0.45% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 85.9% | 14.9M | +22.2% | +0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.2% | 2.1M | +22.1% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.5% | 254K | +0.84% | -0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.45% | 78.5K | +21.3% | 0 points |
85.9%
Held 1st. 14.9M estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
12.2%
Held 2nd. 2.1M estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Typeform1.5%
Held 3rd. 254K estimated branded searches, +0.84% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
4.
Tally0.45%
Held 4th. 78.5K estimated branded searches, +21.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Microsoft Forms and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Microsoft Forms changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Microsoft Forms worldwide held steady at 2.1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Forms’ estimated Share of Search among form builders worldwide decreased from 14.6% to 12.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Forms’ estimated Share of Search among form builders worldwide peaked at 14.7% in March 2026 and was lowest at 12.2% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for form builders worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes

Google Forms’ estimated Share of Search among form builders worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 84.8% to 85.9% in September 2026.

Typeform’s estimated Share of Search among form builders worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.2% to 1.5% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Tally worldwide rose 106.6% over 12 measured months, from 38K to 78.5K in September 2026.
Where does Microsoft Forms compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Survey and form tools | 2nd of 6 | 11.5% | Show ranking |
| Online form and survey builders | 2nd of 8 | 11.5% | Show ranking |
| Form builders | 2nd of 4 | 12.2% | Shown above |
How is Microsoft Forms measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Microsoft Forms’ 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.
11 branded search terms
- creating microsoft forms
- forms microsoft
- forms office
- microsoft form
- Microsoft Forms
- microsoft forms app
- microsoft forms quiz
- microsoft forms survey
- microsoftforms
- MS Forms
- office forms
Who owns Microsoft Forms?
Microsoft Forms is owned by Microsoft. Brandwave also tracks Microsoft Copilot,
GitHub Actions,
GitHub Copilot, LinkedIn,
LinkedIn Ads,
Microsoft 365, Microsoft Advertising,
Microsoft Authenticator, Microsoft Azure,
Microsoft Bookings, Microsoft Clarity,
Microsoft Designer,
Microsoft Dynamics 365,
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central,
Microsoft Edge,
Microsoft Entra,
Microsoft Power BI,
Microsoft PowerPoint,
Microsoft Surface,
Microsoft Teams,
Microsoft Translator,
Microsoft Visio,
Minecraft,
OneDrive,
OneNote,
Outlook,
Power Automate, Power BI,
SharePoint,
Xbox and
Xbox Game Pass, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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