How popular isone sec?
In September 2026, people searched for one sec by name about 3,600 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 4.3% of all global focus app searches, placing one sec fifth out of six apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about focus apps, one sec appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
one sec is the fifth most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
ForestShare of searches 39.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
OpalShare of searches 26.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
FreedomShare of searches 17.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ScreenZenShare of searches 11.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
one secShare of searches 4.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top focus apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, one sec was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. one sec 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.
Opal4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Freedom4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Forest3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ScreenZen3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
one sec3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Clearspace0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about focus apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which focus app should I use to cut my screen time?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best app blockers and focus apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best app for blocking social media on my phone?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“focus app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“app blocker”
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 22, 2026.
Which focus apps compete with one sec?
Share of searches by month for Forest, Opal, Freedom, ScreenZen, one sec. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Forest | Opal | Freedom | ScreenZen | one sec | Clearspace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.4% | 20.3% | 20.3% | 9.1% | 4% | 0.99% |
| Nov 2025 | 47% | 21% | 17.2% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 39% | 26.1% | 17.4% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.6% | 25.9% | 17.3% | 11.5% | 5.2% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.7% | 25.3% | 20.6% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.6% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.4% | 25.1% | 20.5% | 11.2% | 5% | 0.81% |
| May 2026 | 40.9% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 12.2% | 5.4% | 0.73% |
| Jun 2026 | 38% | 25.4% | 16.9% | 13.9% | 5% | 0.83% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.1% | 26.2% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 0.85% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.3% | 26.4% | 17.6% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 0.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.3% | 26.3% | 17.6% | 11.7% | 4.3% | 0.85% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.3% | 33.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.3% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.6% | 14.8K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.7% | 9.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.3% | 3.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.85% | 720 | +22% | +0.2 points |
1.
Forest39.3%
Held 1st. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.
Opal26.3%
Held 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Freedom17.6%
Held 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.7%
Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
one sec4.3%
Held 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.85%
Held 6th. 720 estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare popularity between one sec and its closest rivals
Every comparison with one sec
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for one sec changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for one sec worldwide held steady at 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, one sec’s share of searches among focus apps worldwide peaked at 6.4% in December 2025 and was lowest at 4% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for focus apps worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Opal worldwide rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for ScreenZen worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Forest worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Freedom worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Clearspace worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in September 2026.
How are one sec’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using one sec’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.
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