How popular isStaffbase?
In September 2026, people searched for Staffbase by name about 6,800 times worldwide, a 32.9% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.2% of all global employee intranet platform searches, placing Staffbase fourth out of six platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about employee intranet platforms, Staffbase appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the six.
Staffbase is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
ConnecteamShare of searches 53.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
WorkvivoShare of searches 35.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
LumAppsShare of searches 4.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
StaffbaseShare of searches 3.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SimpplrShare of searches 2.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top employee intranet platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Staffbase appeared in all five answers. Staffbase is the most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Workvivo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Staffbase5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- LumApps4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Simpplr4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Connecteam3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Interact0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about employee intranet platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which employee intranet platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best employee intranet platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best employee intranet platform for internal communications?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“employee intranet platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“company intranet software”
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 20, 2026.
Which employee intranet platforms compete with Staffbase?
Share of searches by month for Connecteam, Workvivo, LumApps, Staffbase, Simpplr. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Connecteam | Workvivo | LumApps | Staffbase | Simpplr | Interact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48% | 40% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 0.22% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.3% | 35.9% | 4.6% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 0.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.3% | 36.5% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.3% | 31.6% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 0.21% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.9% | 35.9% | 4.6% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.9% | 39.6% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 0.15% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.2% | 35.2% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 3% | 0.16% |
| May 2026 | 52.4% | 35% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.7% | 35.9% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.4% | 36.4% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.14% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.9% | 36.6% | 3.2% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.15% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.7% | 35.9% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.15% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 53.7% | 114K | -0.38% | -1.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 35.9% | 76K | 0% | -0.7 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 4.7% | 10K | +49.4% | +1.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 3.2% | 6.8K | -0.29% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.3% | 4.9K | +26.2% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.15% | 310 | 0% | 0 points |
53.7%
Held 1st. 114K estimated branded searches, -0.38% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
2.
Workvivo35.9%
Held 2nd. 76K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
3.
LumApps4.7%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 10K estimated branded searches, +49.4% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
3.2%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 6.8K estimated branded searches, -0.29% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Simpplr2.3%
Held 5th. 4.9K estimated branded searches, +26.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
6.
Interact0.15%
Held 6th. 310 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Staffbase and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Staffbase
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Staffbase changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Staffbase worldwide fell from 10.1K to 6.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Staffbase’s share of searches among employee intranet platforms worldwide decreased from 4.3% to 3.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Staffbase’s share of searches among employee intranet platforms worldwide peaked at 4.7% in November 2025 and was lowest at 3.2% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Staffbase fell from 3rd to 4th among employee intranet platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for employee intranet platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, LumApps overtook Staffbase to rank 3rd among employee intranet platforms worldwide, with 4.7% of the searches.
In September 2026, Connecteam lost share of searches among employee intranet platforms worldwide, from 54.9% to 53.7%.
In September 2026, Workvivo lost share of searches among employee intranet platforms worldwide, from 36.6% to 35.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Interact worldwide fell 40.4% over 12 measured months, from 520 to 310 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Simpplr worldwide fell 34.1% over 12 measured months, from 7.4K to 4.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Staffbase worldwide fell 32.9% over 12 measured months, from 10.1K to 6.8K in September 2026.
How are Staffbase’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Staffbase’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.
- staffbase
- staffbase app
- staffbase intranet
- staffbase software
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Where does Staffbase compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee intranet platforms | 4th of 6 | 3.2% | Shown above |
| Employee communication platforms | 4th of 6 | 3.2% | Show ranking |
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