How popular isPostHog?
In September 2026, people searched for PostHog by name about 247,000 times worldwide, a 123% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 75.4% of all global product LED growth platform searches, placing PostHog first out of nine platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about product LED growth platforms, PostHog appeared in three of the five answers and was the most recommended of the nine.
PostHog is the most searched of 9 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
PostHogShare of searches 75.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- WhatfixShare of searches 10.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
PendoShare of searches 9.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
AppcuesShare of searches 1.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
UserpilotShare of searches 1.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top product LED growth platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PostHog was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. PostHog is the most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
PostHog1st
Pendo2nd
Userpilot3rd
Appcues4th
Chameleon5th
UserGuiding6th- Whatfix–
Product Fruits–
Amplitude–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Pendo4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
PostHog3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Appcues3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Userpilot3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
UserGuiding1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Chameleon1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Whatfix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Product Fruits0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Amplitude0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about product LED growth platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which product LED growth platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best product LED growth platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best product LED growth platform for self serve growth?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“product led growth platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“product led growth 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 product LED growth platforms compete with PostHog?
Share of searches by month for PostHog, Whatfix, Pendo. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PostHog | Whatfix | Pendo | Appcues | Userpilot | Product Fruits | UserGuiding | Chameleon | Amplitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.3% | 7.7% | 23.4% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.17% | — |
| Nov 2025 | 60.4% | 8.1% | 20.1% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2% | 2% | 0.15% | — |
| Dec 2025 | 62.6% | 6.9% | 20.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.15% | — |
| Jan 2026 | 63.7% | 5.7% | 21.2% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.11% | — |
| Feb 2026 | 59.2% | 7.9% | 20.6% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.18% | — |
| Mar 2026 | 70% | 5.1% | 16.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.09% | — |
| Apr 2026 | 62.5% | 6.9% | 21.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.1% | — |
| May 2026 | 69.6% | 6.2% | 15.8% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.98% | 0.09% | — |
| Jun 2026 | 75.1% | 4.5% | 14% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.08% | — |
| Jul 2026 | 76% | 5.6% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 0.1% | — |
| Aug 2026 | 74.6% | 5.5% | 13.9% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.89% | 0.59% | 0.07% | — |
| Sep 2026 | 75.4% | 10.1% | 9.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.89% | 0.49% | 0.05% | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 75.4% | 246K | +22.4% | +0.8 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 10.1% | 33.1K | +123.6% | +4.7 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 9.7% | 31.5K | -16% | -4.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.7% | 5.6K | -16.4% | -0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.7% | 5.4K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.89% | 2.9K | +20.8% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.49% | 1.6K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.05% | 150 | -16.7% | 0 points | |
| —, not measured this month | — | — | — | — |
1.
PostHog75.4%
Held 1st. 246K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
2.Whatfix
10.1%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +123.6% vs prior month. Share +4.7 points.
3.
Pendo9.7%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 31.5K estimated branded searches, -16% vs prior month. Share -4.3 points.
4.
Appcues1.7%
Held 4th. 5.6K estimated branded searches, -16.4% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
1.7%
Held 5th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.89%
Held 6th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.49%
Held 7th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.05%
Held 8th. 150 estimated branded searches, -16.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
—
Not measured this month. — estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share —.
Compare popularity between PostHog and its closest rivals
Every comparison with PostHog
42 comparisons
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- Microsoft Clarity vs PostHog
- Hotjar vs PostHog
- Mixpanel vs PostHog
- Eppo vs PostHog
- LaunchDarkly vs PostHog
- Matomo vs PostHog
- PostHog vs VWO
- PostHog vs Whatfix
- Pendo vs PostHog
- PostHog vs Statsig
- Contentsquare vs PostHog
- GrowthBook vs PostHog
- PostHog vs Smartlook
- Adobe Analytics vs PostHog
- PostHog vs Umami
- Fullstory vs PostHog
- Crazy Egg vs PostHog
- Plausible vs PostHog
- LogRocket vs PostHog
- OpenReplay vs PostHog
- AB Tasty vs PostHog
- Appcues vs PostHog
- PostHog vs Userpilot
- Lucky Orange vs PostHog
- Flagsmith vs PostHog
- Mouseflow vs PostHog
- Mode Analytics vs PostHog
- ConfigCat vs PostHog
- Amplitude vs PostHog
- PostHog vs Twilio Segment
- PostHog vs Split
- PostHog vs Simple Analytics
- PostHog vs Product Fruits
- Fathom Analytics vs PostHog
- PostHog vs Unleash
- PostHog vs UserGuiding
- Heap vs PostHog
- Convert Experiences vs PostHog
- Chameleon vs PostHog
How has branded search demand for PostHog changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for PostHog worldwide rose from 111K to 247K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PostHog’s share of searches among product LED growth platforms worldwide increased from 57.3% to 75.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PostHog’s share of searches among product LED growth platforms worldwide peaked at 76% in July 2026 and was lowest at 57.3% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for product LED growth platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Whatfix overtook Pendo to rank 2nd among product LED growth platforms worldwide, with 10.1% of the searches.

In September 2026, PostHog gained share of searches among product LED growth platforms worldwide, from 74.6% to 75.4%.

In September 2026, Pendo lost share of searches among product LED growth platforms worldwide, from 13.9% to 9.7%.

In September 2026, Appcues lost share of searches among product LED growth platforms worldwide, from 2.5% to 1.7%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for UserGuiding worldwide fell 55.6% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 1.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Chameleon worldwide fell 54.5% over 12 measured months, from 330 to 150 in September 2026.
How are PostHog’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PostHog’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.
- posthog
- posthog analytics
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Where does PostHog compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web analytics tools | 3rd of 13 | 6.4% | Show ranking |
| A/B testing platforms | 2nd of 10 | 37.8% | Show ranking |
| Heatmap tools | 1st of 9 | 41.8% | Show ranking |
| Session replay tools | 1st of 9 | 42.2% | Show ranking |
| Feature flag tools | 2nd of 9 | 42.4% | Show ranking |
| Product analytics platforms | 1st of 7 | 66.4% | Show ranking |
| Customer analytics platforms | 1st of 6 | 71.2% | Show ranking |
| Product LED growth platforms | 1st of 9 | 75.4% | Shown above |
| Privacy analytics platforms | 1st of 6 | 80% | Show ranking |

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