How popular isOpenReplay?
In September 2026, people searched for OpenReplay by name about 6,600 times worldwide, a 50% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 1.1% of all global session replay tool searches, placing OpenReplay eighth out of nine tools. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about session replay tools, OpenReplay appeared in three of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the nine.
OpenReplay is the eighth most searched of 9 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
PostHogShare of searches 42.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Microsoft ClarityShare of searches 28.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
HotjarShare of searches 19.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th- ContentsquareShare of searches 3.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
OpenReplayShare of searches 1.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top session replay tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, OpenReplay was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. OpenReplay 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.
Fullstory1st- PostHog2nd
LogRocket3rd- Microsoft Clarity4th
- Contentsquare5th
- OpenReplay6th
- Hotjar7th
Smartlook–
Glassbox–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- PostHog5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Fullstory5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Microsoft Clarity4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- LogRocket4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Contentsquare3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- OpenReplay3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Hotjar1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Smartlook0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Glassbox0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about session replay tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which session replay tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best session replay tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best session replay tool for support team insights?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“session replay tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“user session recording”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which session replay tools compete with OpenReplay?
Share of searches by month for PostHog, Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar, Contentsquare, Smartlook, OpenReplay. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PostHog | Microsoft Clarity | Hotjar | Contentsquare | Smartlook | Fullstory | LogRocket | OpenReplay | Glassbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.2% | 25.2% | 31.6% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 1% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.5% | 27.5% | 28.2% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3% | 0.9% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.4% | 29.4% | 25% | 4% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 3.2% | 0.96% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.9% | 29.9% | 25.1% | 4.9% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.7% | 36.9% | 21.4% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.98% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.4% | 31.4% | 15.1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.2% | 35.8% | 17.5% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 0.95% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 33.1% | 40.5% | 13.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.88% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.3% | 32.2% | 15.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.4% | 34.8% | 11.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.93% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.7% | 34.3% | 10.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.2% | 28.3% | 19.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42.2% | 246K | +22.4% | +0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.3% | 165K | 0% | -5.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.8% | 115K | +120.2% | +8.9 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 3.1% | 18.1K | +22.3% | 0 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 2.5% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.5 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 4th to 6th | 1.7% | 10K | -33% | -1.4 pointsmoved from 4th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.1% | 6.6K | -45.5% | -1.4 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.1% | 6.6K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 9, held 9th | <0.01% | 20 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
PostHog42.2%
Held 1st. 246K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
28.3%
Held 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -5.9 points.
3.
Hotjar19.8%
Held 3rd. 115K estimated branded searches, +120.2% vs prior month. Share +8.9 points.
3.1%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.5%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
1.7%
Moved from 4th to 6th. 10K estimated branded searches, -33% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
1.1%
Held 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -45.5% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
1.1%
Held 8th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
9.
Glassbox<0.01%
Held 9th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between OpenReplay and its closest rivals
Every comparison with OpenReplay
7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for OpenReplay changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for OpenReplay worldwide rose from 4.4K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OpenReplay’s share of searches among session replay tools worldwide held steady, from 1% to 1.1%.
How did search popularity change for session replay tools worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Hotjar gained share of searches among session replay tools worldwide, from 10.9% to 19.8%.
In September 2026, Microsoft Clarity lost share of searches among session replay tools worldwide, from 34.3% to 28.3%.
In September 2026, Fullstory lost share of searches among session replay tools worldwide, from 3.1% to 1.7%.
In September 2026, LogRocket lost share of searches among session replay tools worldwide, from 2.5% to 1.1%.
In September 2026, Smartlook lost share of searches among session replay tools worldwide, from 3.1% to 2.5%.
In September 2026, Contentsquare rose from 5th to 4th among session replay tools worldwide.
How are OpenReplay’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OpenReplay’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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