How popular isReplit?
In September 2026, people searched for Replit by name about 1.5 million times worldwide, a 24.2% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 21.4% of all global AI coding assistant searches, placing Replit second out of eight assistants. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI coding assistants, Replit appeared in one of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Replit is the second most searched of 8 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
Claude CodeShare of searches 43.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ReplitShare of searches 21.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
OpenAI CodexShare of searches 13.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
CursorShare of searches 8.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
GitHub CopilotShare of searches 8.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top AI coding assistants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Replit was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Replit 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.
- Cursor1st
- Claude Code2nd
- GitHub Copilot3rd
- OpenAI Codex4th
- Replit5th
Windsurf6th
Lovable7th
Bolt8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Claude Code5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Cursor5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- GitHub Copilot5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- OpenAI Codex3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Windsurf2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Replit1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Bolt1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Lovable1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about AI coding assistants
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI coding assistant should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI coding assistants?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI coding assistant for help coding?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai coding assistant”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“programming ai assistant”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which AI coding assistants compete with Replit?
Share of searches by month for Claude Code, Replit, OpenAI Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Claude Code | Replit | OpenAI Codex | Cursor | GitHub Copilot | Bolt | Lovable | Windsurf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.9% | 25.2% | 7.9% | 17.7% | 17.1% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 28% | 22.9% | 6.5% | 19.5% | 15.6% | 2% | 2% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.4% | 26.8% | 5.3% | 15.6% | 14.7% | 1.6% | 2% | 2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.9% | 19.9% | 4.1% | 11.7% | 9.3% | 0.97% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.2% | 16.2% | 11.5% | 9.6% | 9.1% | 0.79% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.8% | 14.8% | 7% | 8.7% | 10% | 0.59% | 0.88% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 55% | 14.3% | 8% | 8.1% | 11.6% | 0.57% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 48.7% | 15.6% | 14.5% | 7.6% | 10.2% | 0.76% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.2% | 15.7% | 11% | 10.9% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.2% | 18.3% | 14.6% | 9% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 2% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.2% | 20.9% | 13.1% | 10.1% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.7% | 21.4% | 13.9% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43.7% | 3.1M | -0.96% | +0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.4% | 1.5M | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.9% | 992K | +3.3% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.6% | 616K | -16.8% | -1.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.2% | 583K | +1.4% | +0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.5% | 110K | -18.5% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.5% | 110K | -18.5% | -0.3 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.2% | 87.4K | +6.5% | +0.1 points |
43.7%
Held 1st. 3.1M estimated branded searches, -0.96% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
2.
Replit21.4%
Held 2nd. 1.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
13.9%
Held 3rd. 992K estimated branded searches, +3.3% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
4.
Cursor8.6%
Held 4th. 616K estimated branded searches, -16.8% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
8.2%
Held 5th. 583K estimated branded searches, +1.4% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
6.
Bolt1.5%
Held 6th. 110K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
7.
Lovable1.5%
Held 7th. 110K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
8.
Windsurf1.2%
Held 8th. 87.4K estimated branded searches, +6.5% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Replit and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Replit
13 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Replit changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Replit worldwide rose from 1.2M to 1.5M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Replit’s share of searches among AI coding assistants worldwide decreased from 25.2% to 21.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Replit’s share of searches among AI coding assistants worldwide peaked at 26.8% in December 2025 and was lowest at 14.3% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Replit fell from 1st to 2nd among AI coding assistants worldwide.
How did search popularity change for AI coding assistants worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, OpenAI Codex gained share of searches among AI coding assistants worldwide, from 13.1% to 13.9%.
In September 2026, Claude Code gained share of searches among AI coding assistants worldwide, from 43.2% to 43.7%.
In September 2026, Cursor lost share of searches among AI coding assistants worldwide, from 10.1% to 8.6%.
Replit’s share of searches among AI coding assistants worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 15.7% to 21.4% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Lovable worldwide rose 21.5% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 110K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Windsurf worldwide fell 42.4% over 12 measured months, from 152K to 87.4K in September 2026.
How are Replit’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Replit’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.
- replit
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Where does Replit compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI coding agents | 2nd of 7 | 21.1% | Show ranking |
| AI coding assistants | 2nd of 8 | 21.4% | Shown above |
| AI app builders | 1st of 8 | 41.8% | Show ranking |
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