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How popular isMindNode?

In September 2026, people searched for MindNode by name about 8,100 times worldwide, a 45.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.29% of all global mind mapping tool searches, placing MindNode sixth out of six tools. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mind mapping tools, MindNode appeared in all answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

MindNode is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. MiroShare of searches 66%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. LucidchartShare of searches 19.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. XMindShare of searches 7.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  4. MindMeisterShare of searches 4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  5. MindNodeShare of searches 0.29%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top mind mapping tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MindNode appeared in all five answers. MindNode 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.

  1. XMind1st
  2. MindMeister2nd
  3. Miro3rd
  4. MindNode4th
  5. Coggle5th
  6. Lucidchart–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Miro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • XMind5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • MindMeister5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • MindNode5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Coggle2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Lucidchart0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Which mind mapping tools compete with MindNode?

MindNode against mind mapping tools worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Miro, Lucidchart, XMind, MindMeister, Coggle, MindNode. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthMiroLucidchartXMindMindMeisterCoggleMindNode
Oct 202560.3%22.2%8.1%5.4%3.6%0.4%
Nov 202559.2%21.8%9.7%5.3%3.6%0.39%
Dec 202562.7%18.8%10.3%4.6%3.1%0.51%
Jan 202661.6%18.5%10.1%5.5%3.7%0.5%
Feb 202659.6%21.9%8%6.6%3.6%0.39%
Mar 202660.7%22.3%8.2%5.5%3%0.4%
Apr 202661%22.4%8.2%5.5%2.5%0.33%
May 202660.7%22.3%8.1%5.5%3%0.4%
Jun 202664.7%19.4%8.7%4.7%2.1%0.35%
Jul 202665.4%19.7%8.8%4%1.8%0.35%
Aug 202664.5%19.4%8.7%4.8%2.1%0.43%
Sep 202666%19.8%7.2%4%2.7%0.29%

  1. 1.Miro

    66%

    Held 1st. 1.8M estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.

  2. 2.Lucidchart

    19.8%

    Held 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, +49.5% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  3. 3.XMind

    7.2%

    Held 3rd. 201K estimated branded searches, +21.8% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.

  4. 4.MindMeister

    4%

    Held 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, +21.5% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  5. 5.Coggle

    2.7%

    Held 5th. 74K estimated branded searches, +82.7% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  6. 6.MindNode

    0.29%

    Held 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

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How has branded search demand for MindNode changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for MindNode worldwide fell from 14.8K to 8.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MindNode’s share of searches among mind mapping tools worldwide held steady, from 0.4% to 0.29%.

How did search popularity change for mind mapping tools worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Miro gained share of searches among mind mapping tools worldwide, from 64.5% to 66%.

  2. In September 2026, Coggle gained share of searches among mind mapping tools worldwide, from 2.1% to 2.7%.

  3. In September 2026, XMind lost share of searches among mind mapping tools worldwide, from 8.7% to 7.2%.

  4. In September 2026, MindMeister lost share of searches among mind mapping tools worldwide, from 4.8% to 4%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for MindNode worldwide fell 45.3% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 8.1K in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Lucidchart worldwide fell 33.2% over 12 measured months, from 823K to 550K in September 2026.

How are MindNode’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MindNode’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.

  • mindnode

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