How popular isSE Ranking in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 49.5K branded searches for SE Ranking worldwide which is down 33.1% over the last 12 months. SE Ranking holds 3.3% estimated Share of Search among SEO tools worldwide and is ranked 5th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Semrush56.6%
Ahrefs23.7%
Ubersuggest11.2%
Screaming Frog5%
SE Ranking3.3%
Moz Pro0.11%
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Which SEO tools compete with SE Ranking?
Share of Search by month for Semrush, Ahrefs, Ubersuggest, Screaming Frog, SE Ranking. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Semrush | Ahrefs | Ubersuggest | Screaming Frog | SE Ranking | Moz Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.1% | 29% | 14.2% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.4% | 25.2% | 15% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.1% | 21.8% | 15.5% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 0.19% |
| Jan 2026 | 46% | 28.2% | 16.5% | 5% | 4.1% | 0.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.6% | 29% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 0.22% |
| Mar 2026 | 63.8% | 19% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.16% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.8% | 27.4% | 14% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 0.17% |
| May 2026 | 45.3% | 30.3% | 12.6% | 4.7% | 6.9% | 0.19% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.2% | 27.8% | 13.5% | 5% | 3.3% | 0.16% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.4% | 33.4% | 10.9% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 0.16% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.1% | 27.9% | 11.7% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.6% | 23.7% | 11.2% | 5% | 3.3% | 0.11% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 56.6% | 838K | +14.2% | +4.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.7% | 352K | -10.7% | -4.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.2% | 165K | -0.02% | -0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5% | 74.5K | +0.04% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.3% | 49.5K | +22.2% | +0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.11% | 1.6K | -16.1% | 0 points |
1.
Semrush
56.6%
Held 1st. 838K estimated branded searches, +14.2% vs prior month. Share +4.6 points.
2.
Ahrefs
23.7%
Held 2nd. 352K estimated branded searches, -10.7% vs prior month. Share -4.2 points.
11.2%
Held 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, -0.02% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
5%
Held 4th. 74.5K estimated branded searches, +0.04% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
3.3%
Held 5th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
6.
Moz Pro0.11%
Held 6th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -16.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for SE Ranking changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for SE Ranking worldwide fell from 74K to 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SE Ranking’s estimated Share of Search among SEO tools worldwide decreased from 4.3% to 3.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SE Ranking’s estimated Share of Search among SEO tools worldwide peaked at 6.9% in May 2026 and was lowest at 2.6% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for SEO tools worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Semrush gained estimated Share of Search among SEO tools worldwide, from 52.1% to 56.6%.
In September 2026, Ahrefs lost estimated Share of Search among SEO tools worldwide, from 27.9% to 23.7%.

In September 2026, Ubersuggest lost estimated Share of Search among SEO tools worldwide, from 11.7% to 11.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Moz Pro worldwide fell 45.8% over 12 measured months, from 3K to 1.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for SE Ranking worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 49.5K in September 2026.
Where does SE Ranking compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEO tools | 5th of 6 | 3.3% | Shown above |
| SEO software platforms | 4th of 7 | 3.5% | Show ranking |
| SEO rank tracking platforms | 1st of 5 | 92.1% | Show ranking |
How is SE Ranking measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SE Ranking’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
- se ranking
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