How popular isPumble?
In September 2026, people searched for Pumble by name about 22,200 times worldwide, a 22.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.05% of all global team chat app searches, placing Pumble fifth out of five apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about team chat apps, Pumble appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the five.
Pumble is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
DiscordShare of searches 72.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Microsoft TeamsShare of searches 9.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SlackShare of searches 9.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Google ChatShare of searches 8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
PumbleShare of searches 0.05%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top team chat apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pumble was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Pumble is the fifth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Slack1st
Microsoft Teams2nd
Google Chat3rd
Discord4th
Pumble5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Microsoft Teams5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Slack5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Google Chat5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Discord3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pumble2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about team chat apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which team chat app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best team chat apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best team chat app for workplace messaging?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“team chat apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“business chat app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Which team chat apps compete with Pumble?
Share of searches by month for Discord, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Chat, Pumble. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Discord | Microsoft Teams | Slack | Google Chat | Pumble |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.3% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 78.5% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.8% | 6% | 7.3% | 6% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 79.7% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 76.3% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 76.3% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 75.1% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 79.7% | 5.9% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 77.5% | 7% | 8.5% | 7% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 77.4% | 7% | 8.5% | 7% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 80.8% | 6% | 7.3% | 6% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.5% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 8% | 0.05% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 72.5% | 30.4M | -18.3% | -8.3 points | |
| 2, moved from 4th to 2nd | 9.7% | 4.1M | +49.3% | +3.8 pointsmoved from 4th to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 9.7% | 4.1M | +22.1% | +2.5 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 8% | 3.4M | +22.3% | +2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.05% | 22.2K | +22.7% | 0 points |
1.
Discord72.5%
Held 1st. 30.4M estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -8.3 points.
9.7%
Moved from 4th to 2nd. 4.1M estimated branded searches, +49.3% vs prior month. Share +3.8 points.
3.
Slack9.7%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 4.1M estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.
8%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 3.4M estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
5.
Pumble0.05%
Held 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Pumble changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Pumble worldwide rose from 18.1K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pumble’s share of searches among team chat apps worldwide held steady, from 0.04% to 0.05%.
How did search popularity change for team chat apps worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Microsoft Teams overtook Slack and Google Chat to rank 2nd among team chat apps worldwide, with 9.7% of the searches.

In September 2026, Slack gained share of searches among team chat apps worldwide, from 7.3% to 9.7%.

In September 2026, Google Chat gained share of searches among team chat apps worldwide, from 6% to 8%.

In September 2026, Discord lost share of searches among team chat apps worldwide, from 80.8% to 72.5%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Pumble worldwide rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.
How are Pumble’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pumble’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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