How popular isStyleSeat?
In September 2026, people searched for StyleSeat by name about 90,500 times worldwide, a 17.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 13.9% of all global barbershop software searches, placing StyleSeat second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about barbershop software, StyleSeat did not appear in any of the answers.
StyleSeat is the second most searched of 5 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
BooksyShare of searches 84.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
StyleSeatShare of searches 13.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
theCutShare of searches 0.68%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SquireShare of searches 0.66%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
BarberlyShare of searches 0.09%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top barbershop software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, StyleSeat did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Booksy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Squire5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
theCut3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Barberly2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
StyleSeat0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about barbershop software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which barbershop software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best barbershop booking systems?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best barbershop software for a shop with several barbers?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“barber app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“barber booking app”
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 barbershop software compete with StyleSeat?
Share of searches by month for Booksy, StyleSeat. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Booksy | StyleSeat | theCut | Squire | Barberly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82.1% | 16.4% | 0.81% | 0.52% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 84.9% | 14% | 0.45% | 0.54% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 84.7% | 13.9% | 0.55% | 0.66% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 84.6% | 13.9% | 0.68% | 0.66% | 0.11% |
| Feb 2026 | 84.7% | 13.9% | 0.68% | 0.54% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 85% | 13.9% | 0.45% | 0.54% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 85% | 13.9% | 0.45% | 0.54% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 85% | 13.9% | 0.45% | 0.54% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 85.1% | 13.9% | 0.37% | 0.51% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 85.1% | 13.9% | 0.46% | 0.51% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 84.9% | 13.9% | 0.56% | 0.61% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 84.6% | 13.9% | 0.68% | 0.66% | 0.09% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 84.6% | 550K | -18.3% | -0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.9% | 90.5K | -17.7% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 0.68% | 4.4K | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 0.66% | 4.3K | -10.4% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.09% | 590 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Booksy84.6%
Held 1st. 550K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
13.9%
Held 2nd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
theCut0.68%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.
Squire0.66%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 4.3K estimated branded searches, -10.4% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
Barberly0.09%
Held 5th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between StyleSeat and its closest rivals
Every comparison with StyleSeat
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for StyleSeat changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for StyleSeat worldwide fell from 110K to 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, StyleSeat’s share of searches among barbershop software worldwide decreased from 16.4% to 13.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, StyleSeat’s share of searches among barbershop software worldwide peaked at 16.4% in October 2025 and was lowest at 13.9% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for barbershop software worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, theCut rose from 4th to 3rd among barbershop software worldwide.

In September 2026, Squire fell from 3rd to 4th among barbershop software worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Barberly worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 590 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for StyleSeat worldwide fell 17.7% over 12 measured months, from 110K to 90.5K in September 2026.
How are StyleSeat’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using StyleSeat’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.
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