How popular isTraceGains?
In September 2026, people searched for TraceGains by name about 9,900 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 44.2% of all global food safety software searches, placing TraceGains first out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about food safety software, TraceGains did not appear in any of the answers.
TraceGains is the most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
TraceGainsShare of searches 44.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SafetyChainShare of searches 29.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Safefood 360Share of searches 10.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
FoodLogiQShare of searches 7.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
FoodReadyShare of searches 5.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top food safety software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, TraceGains 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.
FoodReady4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
FoodDocs4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SafetyChain3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Safefood 3603 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TraceGains0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
FoodLogiQ0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about food safety software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which food safety software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best food safety software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best food safety software for a small food manufacturer?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“food safety management system”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“food safety software”
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 food safety software compete with TraceGains?
Share of searches by month for TraceGains, SafetyChain, Safefood 360, FoodLogiQ, FoodReady, FoodDocs. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | TraceGains | SafetyChain | Safefood 360 | FoodLogiQ | FoodReady | FoodDocs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.3% | 27.5% | 12.1% | 10% | 5.4% | 3.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.1% | 28.7% | 10.4% | 8.3% | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.5% | 31.4% | 11.4% | 9% | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 41% | 27.4% | 12% | 10% | 6.6% | 3% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.9% | 27.9% | 12.3% | 8% | 6.8% | 3% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.7% | 24.9% | 11% | 9.1% | 6% | 3.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.8% | 26.1% | 9.5% | 7.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% |
| May 2026 | 47.8% | 26.1% | 9.5% | 7.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.7% | 26% | 11.4% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.6% | 29.1% | 10.6% | 8.4% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.2% | 29.5% | 10.7% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.2% | 29.5% | 10.7% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 44.2% | 9.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.5% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.7% | 2.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.1% | 1.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.8% | 1.3K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.6% | 590 | 0% | 0 points |
44.2%
Held 1st. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
29.5%
Held 2nd. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.7%
Held 3rd. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.1%
Held 4th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.8%
Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
FoodDocs2.6%
Held 6th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between TraceGains and its closest rivals
Every comparison with TraceGains
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for TraceGains changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for TraceGains worldwide held steady at 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TraceGains’ share of searches among food safety software worldwide increased from 41.3% to 44.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TraceGains’ share of searches among food safety software worldwide peaked at 47.8% in April 2026 and was lowest at 38.5% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for food safety software worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for FoodLogiQ worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for FoodDocs worldwide fell 33% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 590 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Safefood 360 worldwide fell 17.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.4K in September 2026.
How are TraceGains’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using TraceGains’ 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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