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How popular isSTACK?

In September 2026, people searched for STACK by name about 1,720 times worldwide, a 14.9% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 2.1% of all global construction bid management software searches, placing STACK fifth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction bid management software, STACK appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

STACK is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. ConstructConnectShare of searches 33.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  2. PlanHubShare of searches 33.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. SmartBidShare of searches 18.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  4. BuildingConnectedShare of searches 12.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. STACKShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top construction bid management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, STACK was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. STACK is the fourth most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. BuildingConnected1st
  2. Procore2nd
  3. PlanHub3rd
  4. STACK4th
  5. SmartBid5th
  6. ConstructConnect6th
  7. PreconSuite–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • PlanHub5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • BuildingConnected5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Procore5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • ConstructConnect3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • SmartBid3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • STACK3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • PreconSuite0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 22, 2026.

Which construction bid management software compete with STACK?

STACK against construction bid management software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for ConstructConnect, PlanHub, SmartBid, BuildingConnected, STACK. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthConstructConnectPlanHubSmartBidBuildingConnectedSTACKPreconSuiteProcore
Oct 202535.3%35.3%15.8%10.6%2.2%0.64%0.26%
Nov 202531.6%38.6%17.3%9.5%2%0.76%0.21%
Dec 202534.1%34.1%18.6%10.2%2.2%0.67%0.23%
Jan 202634.4%34.4%15.4%12.6%2.3%0.77%0.22%
Feb 202634.4%34.4%15.4%12.6%2.3%0.74%0.27%
Mar 202635.4%35.4%12.9%12.9%2.5%0.64%0.3%
Apr 202635.2%35.2%15.8%10.5%2.3%0.69%0.22%
May 202633.3%33.3%18.2%12.2%2.1%0.65%0.26%
Jun 202630.9%37.8%16.9%11.3%2.3%0.57%0.21%
Jul 202632.4%32.4%17.7%14.5%2.1%0.6%0.3%
Aug 202634.4%34.4%15.4%12.6%2.2%0.75%0.23%
Sep 202633.3%33.3%18.2%12.2%2.1%0.6%0.2%

  1. 1.ConstructConnect

    33.3%

    Held 1st. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.

  2. 2.PlanHub

    33.3%

    Held 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.

  3. 3.SmartBid

    18.2%

    Held 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.

  4. 4.BuildingConnected

    12.2%

    Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  5. 5.STACK

    2.1%

    Held 5th. 1.7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  6. 6.PreconSuite

    0.6%

    Held 6th. 490 estimated branded searches, -16.9% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  7. 7.Procore

    0.2%

    Held 7th. 160 estimated branded searches, -11.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between STACK and its closest rivals

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How has branded search demand for STACK changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for STACK worldwide fell from 2K to 1.7K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, STACK’s share of searches among construction bid management software worldwide held steady, from 2.2% to 2.1%.

How did search popularity change for construction bid management software worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, SmartBid gained share of searches among construction bid management software worldwide, from 15.4% to 18.2%.

  2. In September 2026, ConstructConnect lost share of searches among construction bid management software worldwide, from 34.4% to 33.3%.

  3. In September 2026, PlanHub lost share of searches among construction bid management software worldwide, from 34.4% to 33.3%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Procore worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 240 to 160 in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for PreconSuite worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 600 to 490 in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for STACK worldwide fell 14.9% over 12 measured months, from 2K to 1.7K in September 2026.

How are STACK’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using STACK’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.

  • stack estimating
  • stack takeoff

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does STACK compete?

STACK is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Construction estimating software9th of 110.32%Show ranking
Construction bid management software5th of 72.1%Shown above
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