How popular isPayPro Global?
In September 2026, people searched for PayPro Global by name about 6,600 times, an 18.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.81% of all global merchant of record platform searches, placing PayPro Global sixth out of eight platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about merchant of record platforms, PayPro Global appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the eight.
PayPro Global is the sixth most searched of 8 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
GumroadShare of searches 82.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Lemon SqueezyShare of searches 11.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
CleverbridgeShare of searches 2.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
FastSpringShare of searches 1.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
PayPro GlobalShare of searches 0.81%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top merchant of record platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PayPro Global was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. PayPro Global is the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Paddle1st
Lemon Squeezy2nd
FastSpring3rd
Polar4th
PayPro Global5th
Cleverbridge6th
Gumroad–- Digital River–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Lemon Squeezy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
FastSpring5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Paddle5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cleverbridge2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Polar2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
PayPro Global2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Gumroad0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Digital River0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about merchant of record platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which merchant of record platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best merchant of record platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best merchant of record platform for software sales?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“merchant of record platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best merchant of record”
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 21, 2026.
Which merchant of record platforms compete with PayPro Global?
Share of searches by month for Gumroad, Lemon Squeezy, Cleverbridge, PayPro Global. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Gumroad | Lemon Squeezy | Cleverbridge | FastSpring | Polar | PayPro Global | Digital River | Paddle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 84.2% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.68% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 83.7% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.55% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.6% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.85% | 0.46% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 87% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.38% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 85.2% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.37% | 0.13% |
| Mar 2026 | 83.4% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.45% | 0.19% |
| Apr 2026 | 84.1% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.83% | 0.37% | 0.13% |
| May 2026 | 84.6% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.83% | 0.3% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 84.6% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.83% | 0.3% | 0.16% |
| Jul 2026 | 84.8% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.83% | 0.83% | 0.3% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 84.6% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.83% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 82.2% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.99% | 0.81% | 0.35% | 0.11% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 82.2% | 673K | -18.2% | -2.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11.1% | 90.5K | 0% | +1.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.7% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.8% | 14.8K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.99% | 8.1K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.81% | 6.6K | -18.5% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.35% | 2.9K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.11% | 880 | -12% | 0 points |
1.
Gumroad82.2%
Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
11.1%
Held 2nd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
2.7%
Held 3rd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
1.8%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
5.
Polar0.99%
Held 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.81%
Held 6th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.35%
Held 7th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
8.
Paddle0.11%
Held 8th. 880 estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for PayPro Global changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for PayPro Global worldwide fell from 8.1K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PayPro Global’s share of searches among merchant of record platforms worldwide held steady, from 1% to 0.81%.
How did search popularity change for merchant of record platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Lemon Squeezy gained share of searches among merchant of record platforms worldwide, from 9.3% to 11.1%.

In September 2026, Gumroad lost share of searches among merchant of record platforms worldwide, from 84.6% to 82.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Paddle worldwide rose 175% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 880 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Digital River worldwide fell 46.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 2.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Polar worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 8.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Cleverbridge worldwide fell 32.9% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.
How are PayPro Global’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PayPro Global’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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