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How popular isSurveyMonkey?

In September 2026, people searched for SurveyMonkey by name about 372,000 times worldwide, a 32.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 35.8% of all global customer feedback software searches, placing SurveyMonkey first out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about customer feedback software, SurveyMonkey appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the 11.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

SurveyMonkey is the most searched of 11 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. SurveyMonkeyShare of searches 35.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. TypeformShare of searches 24.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. QualtricsShare of searches 23.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  4. HotjarShare of searches 10.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  5. MedalliaShare of searches 3.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th

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Top customer feedback software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SurveyMonkey appeared in all five answers. SurveyMonkey is the most recommended of the 11.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. SurveyMonkey1st
  2. Typeform2nd
  3. Canny3rd
  4. Qualtrics4th
  5. Hotjar5th
  6. Survicate6th
  7. Zonka Feedback7th
  8. Medallia8th
  9. Delighted9th
  10. AskNicely–
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Mentioned by AI

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

  • SurveyMonkey5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Typeform4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Qualtrics4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Hotjar4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Survicate3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Canny3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Zonka Feedback3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Medallia2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Delighted1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • AskNicely0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Which customer feedback software compete with SurveyMonkey?

SurveyMonkey against customer feedback software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for SurveyMonkey, Typeform, Qualtrics, Hotjar, Medallia. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSurveyMonkeyTypeformQualtricsHotjarMedalliaAskNicelySurvicateDelightedCannyNicereplyZonka Feedback
Oct 202536.9%25%24.7%9.1%3.3%0.24%0.36%0.16%0.07%0.06%0.07%
Nov 202539.4%26.7%21.5%7.9%3.5%0.26%0.32%0.17%0.08%0.06%0.06%
Dec 202534.7%28.8%23.2%8.5%3.8%0.27%0.34%0.18%0.09%0.07%0.08%
Jan 202636.3%30.1%19.8%8.8%4%0.29%0.36%0.16%0.1%0.07%0.08%
Feb 202635.7%29.7%23.8%5.9%3.9%0.23%0.35%0.15%0.09%0.06%0.07%
Mar 202638.8%26.5%25.9%4.3%3.5%0.25%0.38%0.14%0.08%0.06%0.06%
Apr 202633.6%27.9%27.4%4.5%5.5%0.27%0.33%0.14%0.07%0.07%0.07%
May 202638.1%26.1%25.5%4.2%5.1%0.37%0.31%0.14%0.08%0.07%0.06%
Jun 202639.1%26.8%21.3%6.4%5.2%0.38%0.38%0.14%0.1%0.06%0.06%
Jul 202639.6%27%21.5%5.3%5.3%0.47%0.39%0.18%0.11%0.08%0.08%
Aug 202640%27.2%21.7%5.3%4.4%0.48%0.39%0.18%0.1%0.08%0.06%
Sep 202635.8%24.6%23.8%10.7%3.9%0.43%0.35%0.16%0.11%0.09%0.06%

  1. 1.SurveyMonkey

    35.8%

    Held 1st. 369K estimated branded searches, -0.24% vs prior month. Share -4.2 points.

  2. 2.Typeform

    24.6%

    Held 2nd. 254K estimated branded searches, +0.84% vs prior month. Share -2.6 points.

  3. 3.Qualtrics

    23.8%

    Held 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.

  4. 4.Hotjar

    10.7%

    Held 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, +122.2% vs prior month. Share +5.3 points.

  5. 5.Medallia

    3.9%

    Held 5th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +0.05% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  6. 6.AskNicely

    0.43%

    Held 6th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. 7.Survicate

    0.35%

    Held 7th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  8. 8.Delighted

    0.16%

    Held 8th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  9. 9.Canny

    0.11%

    Held 9th. 1.2K estimated branded searches, +33% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  10. 10.Nicereply

    0.09%

    Held 10th. 880 estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  11. 11.Zonka Feedback

    0.06%

    Held 11th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for SurveyMonkey worldwide fell from 552K to 372K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SurveyMonkey’s share of searches among customer feedback software worldwide decreased from 36.9% to 35.8%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SurveyMonkey’s share of searches among customer feedback software worldwide peaked at 40% in August 2026 and was lowest at 33.6% in April 2026.

How did search popularity change for customer feedback software worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Hotjar gained share of searches among customer feedback software worldwide, from 5.3% to 10.7%.

  2. In September 2026, Qualtrics gained share of searches among customer feedback software worldwide, from 21.7% to 23.8%.

  3. In September 2026, SurveyMonkey lost share of searches among customer feedback software worldwide, from 40% to 35.8%.

  4. In September 2026, Typeform lost share of searches among customer feedback software worldwide, from 27.2% to 24.6%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for AskNicely worldwide rose 21.8% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 4.4K in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Canny worldwide rose 10.4% over 12 measured months, from 1.1K to 1.2K in September 2026.

How are SurveyMonkey’s branded searches counted?

7 search terms

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

  • survey monkey
  • survey monkey survey
  • SurveyMonkey
  • surveymonkey audience
  • surveymonkey market research
  • surveymonkey nps
  • surveymonkey questionnaire

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does SurveyMonkey compete?

SurveyMonkey is ranked in eight competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Online form and survey builders4th of 92%Show ranking
Survey platforms3rd of 52.3%Show ranking
Market research platforms1st of 1122.8%Show ranking
Customer feedback software1st of 1135.8%Shown above
Voice of customer platforms1st of 1044.7%Show ranking
Experience management platforms1st of 645.6%Show ranking
Employee survey platforms1st of 852.8%Show ranking
NPS feedback platforms1st of 855.5%Show ranking
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