How popular isTimely?
In September 2026, people searched for Timely by name about 7,080 times worldwide, a 21.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.3% of all global time tracking platform searches, placing Timely ninth out of nine platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about time tracking platforms, Timely appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the nine.
Timely is the ninth most searched of 9 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
ClockifyShare of searches 49.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
HubstaffShare of searches 21.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Toggl TrackShare of searches 12.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
QuickBooks TimeShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
TimelyShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top time tracking platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Timely was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Timely is the fifth most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Toggl Track1st
Clockify2nd
Harvest3rd
QuickBooks Time4th
Timely5th
Hubstaff6th
Everhour7th
Time Doctor–
RescueTime–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Clockify5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Toggl Track5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Harvest4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
QuickBooks Time2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Timely2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hubstaff1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Everhour1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Time Doctor0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
RescueTime0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about time tracking platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which time tracking platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best time tracking platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best time tracking platform for projects and billing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best time tracking app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“project time tracking”
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 21, 2026.
Which time tracking platforms compete with Timely?
Share of searches by month for Clockify, Hubstaff, Toggl Track, QuickBooks Time, Time Doctor, Timely. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Clockify | Hubstaff | Toggl Track | QuickBooks Time | Time Doctor | Everhour | Harvest | RescueTime | Timely |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.9% | 19.4% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.1% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.1% | 22.4% | 10.1% | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.6% | 26.1% | 9.6% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.5% | 19.5% | 10.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.94% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.6% | 22.3% | 10% | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 49% | 25.8% | 9.5% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.3% | 26% | 9.6% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 51.9% | 22.4% | 10.1% | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.6% | 22.5% | 10.2% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.2% | 21.3% | 11.8% | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.3% | 21.4% | 11.8% | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.8% | 21.8% | 12.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49.8% | 255K | -0.9% | +0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.8% | 112K | +0.02% | +0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.1% | 61.7K | -0.11% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 5.3% | 27.1K | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 5.3% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -1 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.6% | 8.3K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.6% | 8.2K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.3% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -0.3 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.3% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Clockify49.8%
Held 1st. 255K estimated branded searches, -0.9% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
2.
Hubstaff21.8%
Held 2nd. 112K estimated branded searches, +0.02% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
12.1%
Held 3rd. 61.7K estimated branded searches, -0.11% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.3%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.3%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
6.
Everhour1.6%
Held 6th. 8.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Harvest1.6%
Held 7th. 8.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.3%
Held 8th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
9.
Timely1.3%
Held 9th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Timely and its closest rivals
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- Mindbody vs Timely
- QuickBooks Time vs Timely
- RescueTime vs Timely
- Time Doctor vs Timely
- Timely vs Toggl Track
- Boulevard vs Timely
How has branded search demand for Timely changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Timely worldwide fell from 9K to 7.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Timely’s share of searches among time tracking platforms worldwide held steady, from 1.2% to 1.3%.
How did search popularity change for time tracking platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Time Doctor lost share of searches among time tracking platforms worldwide, from 6.3% to 5.3%.

Toggl Track’s share of searches among time tracking platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 10.2% to 12.1% in September 2026.

QuickBooks Time’s share of searches among time tracking platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.5% to 5.3% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for RescueTime worldwide fell 55.4% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 6.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Clockify worldwide fell 34.1% over 12 measured months, from 386K to 255K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Everhour worldwide fell 32.9% over 12 measured months, from 12.3K to 8.3K in September 2026.
How are Timely’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Timely’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.
- gettimely
- timely booking
- timely salon
- timely salon software
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Where does Timely compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salon booking platforms | 7th of 8 | 0.67% | Show ranking |
| Salon and clinic booking software | 9th of 10 | 1% | Show ranking |
| Time tracking platforms | 9th of 9 | 1.3% | Shown above |

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