How popular isPeakon?
In September 2026, people searched for Peakon by name about 8,100 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.9% of all global employee engagement platform searches, placing Peakon sixth out of nine platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about employee engagement platforms, Peakon appeared in one of the five answers and was the seventh most recommended of the nine.
Peakon is the sixth most searched of 9 competitors and the seventh most recommended in AI answers.
QualtricsShare of searches 58.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
WorkvivoShare of searches 17.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Culture AmpShare of searches 11.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
BonuslyShare of searches 4.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
PeakonShare of searches 1.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top employee engagement platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Peakon was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Peakon is the seventh most recommended of the nine.
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.
- Culture Amp5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Bonusly5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Lattice5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
15Five3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Workleap3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Workvivo1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Leapsome1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Peakon1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Qualtrics0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about employee engagement platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which employee engagement platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best employee engagement platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best employee engagement platform for better staff morale?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“employee engagement platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“employee engagement software”
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 20, 2026.
Which employee engagement platforms compete with Peakon?
Share of searches by month for Qualtrics, Workvivo, Culture Amp, Bonusly, Leapsome, Peakon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Qualtrics | Workvivo | Culture Amp | Bonusly | Leapsome | Peakon | 15Five | Workleap | Lattice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.1% | 15.5% | 8.5% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.4% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.7% | 15.2% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.8% | 17.4% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.6% | 16.4% | 13.4% | 4.9% | 4% | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 61% | 15% | 12.3% | 3.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2% | 1.6% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 65.9% | 16.2% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 69.2% | 13.9% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 65.3% | 16% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.4% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.8% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.3% | 20% | 10.9% | 4.9% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.5% | 19.7% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 58.4% | 17.6% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.02% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 58.4% | 246K | +22.4% | +4.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.6% | 74K | 0% | -2.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.8% | 49.5K | +22.2% | +1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.3% | 18.1K | -18.5% | -1.6 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 2.9% | 12.1K | 0% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 1.9% | 8.1K | +50% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 5th to 7th | 1.6% | 6.6K | -55.4% | -2.4 pointsmoved from 5th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.6% | 6.6K | +22.2% | +0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.02% | 90 | +80% | 0 points |
58.4%
Held 1st. 246K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +4.9 points.
2.
Workvivo17.6%
Held 2nd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
11.8%
Held 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
4.
Bonusly4.3%
Held 4th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
5.
Leapsome2.9%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
6.
Peakon1.9%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
7.
15Five1.6%
Moved from 5th to 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -55.4% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
8.
Workleap1.6%
Held 8th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
9.
Lattice0.02%
Held 9th. 90 estimated branded searches, +80% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Peakon and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Peakon
7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Peakon changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Peakon worldwide fell from 9.9K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Peakon rose from 7th to 6th among employee engagement platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for employee engagement platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Qualtrics gained share of searches among employee engagement platforms worldwide, from 53.5% to 58.4%.
In September 2026, Culture Amp gained share of searches among employee engagement platforms worldwide, from 10.8% to 11.8%.
In September 2026, 15Five lost share of searches among employee engagement platforms worldwide, from 3.9% to 1.6%.
In September 2026, Workvivo lost share of searches among employee engagement platforms worldwide, from 19.7% to 17.6%.
In September 2026, Bonusly lost share of searches among employee engagement platforms worldwide, from 5.9% to 4.3%.
In September 2026, Leapsome rose from 6th to 5th among employee engagement platforms worldwide.
How are Peakon’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Peakon’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.
- peakon
Who owns Peakon?
Peakon is owned by Workday. Brandwave also tracks Workday and Workday Workforce Management, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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