How popular isScite in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 33.1K branded searches for Scite worldwide which is down 45.3% over the last 11 months. Scite holds 0.28% estimated Share of Search among AI research tools worldwide and is ranked 4th of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Perplexity93.5%Consensus3.1%
Elicit3.1%
Scite0.28%
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Which AI research tools compete with Scite?
Share of Search by month for Perplexity, Consensus, Elicit, Scite. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Perplexity | Consensus | Elicit | Scite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 97.6% | 0.78% | 1.4% | 0.16% |
| Nov 2025 | 97.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 96.7% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.23% |
| Jan 2026 | 95.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.26% |
| Feb 2026 | 95.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.26% |
| Mar 2026 | 94.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.24% |
| Apr 2026 | 94.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.25% |
| May 2026 | 94.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 93.8% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.24% |
| Jul 2026 | 93.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 93.5% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.28% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 93.5% | 11.1M | -0.33% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 3.1% | 368K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.1% | 368K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.28% | 33.1K | +22.1% | +0.1 points |
93.5%
Held 1st. 11.1M estimated branded searches, -0.33% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
3.1%
Held 2nd. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Elicit3.1%
Held 3rd. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Scite0.28%
Held 4th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Scite and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Scite changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Scite worldwide fell from 60.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Scite’s estimated Share of Search among AI research tools worldwide held steady, from 0.16% to 0.28%.
How did search popularity change for AI research tools worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
Perplexity’s estimated Share of Search among AI research tools worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 94.3% to 93.5% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Consensus worldwide rose 22.3% over 11 measured months, from 301K to 368K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Scite worldwide fell 45.3% over 11 measured months, from 60.5K to 33.1K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Elicit worldwide fell 33.1% over 11 measured months, from 550K to 368K in August 2026.
Where does Scite compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI research assistants | 5th of 5 | 0.27% | Show ranking |
| AI research tools | 4th of 4 | 0.28% | Shown above |
How is Scite measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Scite’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.
1 branded search term
- scite
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