How popular isSuperwhisper?
In September 2026, people searched for Superwhisper by name about 40,500 times worldwide, an 82.4% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 3.9% of all global AI dictation tool searches, placing Superwhisper fifth out of seven tools. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI dictation tools, Superwhisper appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the seven.
Superwhisper is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Wispr FlowShare of searches 43.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
OtterShare of searches 37.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
WhisperShare of searches 8.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
MacWhisperShare of searches 4.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
SuperwhisperShare of searches 3.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top AI dictation tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Superwhisper was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Superwhisper is the third most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Wispr Flow1st
Willow2nd
Superwhisper3rd
Otter4th
Dragon5th
MacWhisper6th
Whisper7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Wispr Flow5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Superwhisper4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Otter3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Willow3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Whisper1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
MacWhisper1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dragon1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about AI dictation tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI dictation tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI dictation tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI dictation tool for fast typing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai dictation tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“speech to text app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which AI dictation tools compete with Superwhisper?
Share of searches by month for Wispr Flow, Otter, Whisper, MacWhisper, Superwhisper. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Wispr Flow | Otter | Whisper | MacWhisper | Superwhisper | Dragon | Willow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 7.7% | 72.2% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.57% |
| Nov 2025 | 12.6% | 65.2% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 17.2% | 59.8% | 11.6% | 3.5% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 0.68% |
| Jan 2026 | 19.6% | 56.1% | 10.8% | 3.9% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 0.76% |
| Feb 2026 | 22.6% | 53.6% | 10.2% | 4.5% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 0.84% |
| Mar 2026 | 22.3% | 52.5% | 12.3% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 0.66% |
| Apr 2026 | 25.5% | 48.6% | 14% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 0.52% |
| May 2026 | 33% | 42.4% | 12.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 0.53% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.4% | 41.7% | 14.5% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 0.53% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.2% | 42.5% | 12.1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.6% | 37.1% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.6% | 37.1% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.56% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43.6% | 450K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 37.1% | 382K | -0.02% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.8% | 90.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.8% | 49.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.9% | 40.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.2% | 12.4K | +10.8% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.56% | 5.8K | -19.5% | -0.1 points |
43.6%
Held 1st. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
Otter37.1%
Held 2nd. 382K estimated branded searches, -0.02% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Whisper8.8%
Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.8%
Held 4th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.9%
Held 5th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Dragon1.2%
Held 6th. 12.4K estimated branded searches, +10.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.
Willow0.56%
Held 7th. 5.8K estimated branded searches, -19.5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Superwhisper changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Superwhisper worldwide rose from 22.2K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Superwhisper’s share of searches among AI dictation tools worldwide increased from 2.8% to 3.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Superwhisper’s share of searches among AI dictation tools worldwide peaked at 7.2% in January 2026 and was lowest at 2.8% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for AI dictation tools worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

Wispr Flow’s share of searches among AI dictation tools worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 32.4% to 43.6% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for MacWhisper worldwide rose 123% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 49.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Superwhisper worldwide rose 82.4% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 40.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Willow worldwide rose 29.2% over 12 measured months, from 4.5K to 5.8K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Dragon worldwide fell 35% over 12 measured months, from 19.1K to 12.4K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Otter worldwide fell 32.8% over 12 measured months, from 569K to 382K in September 2026.
How are Superwhisper’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Superwhisper’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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