How popular isPerformYard?
In September 2026, people searched for PerformYard by name about 10,000 times worldwide, a 17.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 11.7% of all global performance review software searches, placing PerformYard third out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about performance review software, PerformYard appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the eight.
PerformYard is the third most searched of 8 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Culture AmpShare of searches 57.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
LeapsomeShare of searches 14.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
PerformYardShare of searches 11.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
15FiveShare of searches 7.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
BetterworksShare of searches 6.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top performance review software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PerformYard appeared in all five answers. PerformYard is the second most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Lattice1st- PerformYard2nd
- 15Five3rd
BambooHR4th- Leapsome5th
- Culture Amp6th
- Betterworks7th
Reflektive–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- PerformYard5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- BambooHR5 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
- Leapsome4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Culture Amp3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- 15Five3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Betterworks1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Reflektive0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about performance review software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which performance review software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best performance review software tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best performance review software for employee reviews?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“performance review software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“employee review 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 21, 2026.
Which performance review software compete with PerformYard?
Share of searches by month for Culture Amp, Leapsome, PerformYard, 15Five, Betterworks. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Culture Amp | Leapsome | PerformYard | 15Five | Betterworks | Reflektive | BambooHR | Lattice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.8% | 14.6% | 11.9% | 14.6% | 8% | 1.9% | 0.14% | 0.12% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 8.4% | 2% | 0.14% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.5% | 13.9% | 13.9% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.11% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.4% | 14.8% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 1.5% | 0.14% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.2% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 1.2% | 0.13% | 0.12% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.1% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 11% | 9% | 1.4% | 0.27% | 0.13% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.5% | 15.5% | 15.6% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 3.1% | 0.17% | 0.13% |
| May 2026 | 45.7% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 0.25% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.3% | 14.4% | 11.9% | 14.4% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 0.15% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.4% | 17% | 13.9% | 11.3% | 9.3% | 1.8% | 0.19% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.5% | 13.9% | 13.9% | 17% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.8% | 14.2% | 11.7% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.15% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 57.8% | 49.5K | +22.2% | +11.4 points | |
| 2, moved from 4th to 2nd | 14.2% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 4th to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.7% | 10K | -17.7% | -2.3 points | |
| 4, moved from 2nd to 4th | 7.7% | 6.6K | -55.4% | -9.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.3% | 5.4K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 1.2% | 1K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 1% | 860 | -22.5% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.15% | 130 | +30% | 0 points |
57.8%
Held 1st. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +11.4 points.
2.
Leapsome14.2%
Moved from 4th to 2nd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
11.7%
Held 3rd. 10K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
4.
15Five7.7%
Moved from 2nd to 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -55.4% vs prior month. Share -9.3 points.
6.3%
Held 5th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.2%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
BambooHR1%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 860 estimated branded searches, -22.5% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
8.
Lattice0.15%
Held 8th. 130 estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between PerformYard and its closest rivals
Every comparison with PerformYard
8 comparisons
How has branded search demand for PerformYard changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for PerformYard worldwide fell from 12.2K to 10K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PerformYard’s share of searches among performance review software worldwide peaked at 16.7% in May 2026 and was lowest at 11.7% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PerformYard rose from 4th to 3rd among performance review software worldwide.
How did search popularity change for performance review software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Culture Amp gained share of searches among performance review software worldwide, from 46.5% to 57.8%.
In September 2026, 15Five lost share of searches among performance review software worldwide, from 17% to 7.7%.
In September 2026, PerformYard lost share of searches among performance review software worldwide, from 13.9% to 11.7%.
In September 2026, Leapsome rose from 4th to 2nd among performance review software worldwide.
In September 2026, Reflektive rose from 7th to 6th among performance review software worldwide.
In September 2026, BambooHR fell from 6th to 7th among performance review software worldwide.
How are PerformYard’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PerformYard’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- performyard
- performyard app
- performyard performance management
- performyard software
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Where does PerformYard compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance review software | 3rd of 8 | 11.7% | Shown above |
| Employee performance management platforms | 2nd of 7 | 13.3% | Show ranking |
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