How popular isSuperhuman in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 110K branded searches for Superhuman worldwide which is up 21.5% over the last 11 months. Superhuman holds 78.9% estimated Share of Search among AI email assistants worldwide and is ranked 1st of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Superhuman78.9%
Shortwave10.6%
SaneBox5.8%
Mailbutler4.7%
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Which AI email assistants compete with Superhuman?
Share of Search by month for Superhuman, Shortwave, SaneBox, Mailbutler. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Superhuman | Shortwave | SaneBox | Mailbutler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.2% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 3.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 82.2% | 9% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 79.7% | 10.7% | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 80.6% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 2.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.7% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 2.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.9% | 11% | 4.9% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.8% | 12.9% | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 79.2% | 13% | 5.8% | 2% |
| Jun 2026 | 77.2% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 80.1% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.9% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 78.9% | 110K | +48.6% | -1.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10.6% | 14.8K | +22.3% | -2.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.8% | 8.1K | +84.1% | +1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.7% | 6.6K | +247.4% | +2.7 points |
78.9%
Held 1st. 110K estimated branded searches, +48.6% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
10.6%
Held 2nd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
3.
SaneBox5.8%
Held 3rd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +84.1% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
4.7%
Held 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +247.4% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
Compare search popularity between Superhuman and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Superhuman changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Superhuman worldwide rose from 90.5K to 110K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Superhuman’s estimated Share of Search among AI email assistants worldwide peaked at 82.2% in November 2025 and was lowest at 77.2% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for AI email assistants worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes

In August 2026, Mailbutler gained estimated Share of Search among AI email assistants worldwide, from 2.1% to 4.7%.

In August 2026, SaneBox gained estimated Share of Search among AI email assistants worldwide, from 4.8% to 5.8%.

In August 2026, Shortwave lost estimated Share of Search among AI email assistants worldwide, from 13.1% to 10.6%.

In August 2026, Superhuman lost estimated Share of Search among AI email assistants worldwide, from 80.1% to 78.9%.
Where does Superhuman compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email clients | 2nd of 5 | 11.3% | Show ranking |
| AI email assistants | 1st of 4 | 78.9% | Shown above |
How is Superhuman measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Superhuman’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
- superhuman
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