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How popular isProof?

In October 2026, people searched for Proof by name about 780 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 17.6% of all global social proof notification tool searches, placing Proof second out of six tools. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about social proof notification tools, Proof appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in October 2026

Proof is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in the AI answers we collected.

  1. ProveSourceShare of searches 54.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. ProofShare of searches 17.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. NudgifyShare of searches 10.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  4. TrustPulseShare of searches 7.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  5. WiserNotifyShare of searches 7.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top social proof notification tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Proof was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Proof is the third most recommended of the six.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. ProveSource1st
  2. TrustPulse2nd
  3. Proof3rd
  4. WiserNotify4th
  5. Nudgify5th
  6. Fomo6th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Proof4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • ProveSource3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • WiserNotify3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Nudgify2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • TrustPulse2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Fomo2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about social proof notification tools

5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.

How often do people search for Proof compared with other social proof notification tools worldwide?

Proof against social proof notification tools worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for ProveSource, Proof, Nudgify, TrustPulse, WiserNotify, Fomo. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthProveSourceProofNudgifyTrustPulseWiserNotifyFomo
Nov 202539.9%16.8%15.1%12.4%15.1%0.63%
Dec 202541.6%21.4%12.9%10.5%12.9%0.66%
Jan 202636.2%21.1%13.7%16.8%11.2%0.95%
Feb 202639.7%18.2%10%20.9%10%1%
Mar 202644.1%18%10.8%18.4%7.2%1.5%
Apr 202646%23%11.3%11.3%7.5%0.96%
May 202647.1%25.7%9.4%9.4%7.6%0.78%
Jun 202652.4%21%8.5%10.5%7%0.66%
Jul 202652.3%20.9%10.5%7%8.5%0.87%
Aug 202654.5%21.8%8.9%5.9%7.3%1.6%
Sep 202655%20%8.9%7.3%6%2.8%
Oct 202654.1%17.6%10.8%7.2%7.2%3.2%

  1. 1.ProveSource

    54.1%

    Held 1st. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

  2. 2.Proof

    17.6%

    Held 2nd. 780 estimated branded searches, -10.3% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.

  3. 3.Nudgify

    10.8%

    Held 3rd. 480 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.

  4. 4.TrustPulse

    7.2%

    Held 4th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  5. 5.WiserNotify

    7.2%

    Held 5th. 320 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.

  6. 6.Fomo

    3.2%

    Held 6th. 140 estimated branded searches, +16.7% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

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Every comparison with Proof

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Proof worldwide held steady, from 800 to 780.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Proof’s share of searches among social proof notification tools worldwide increased from 16.8% to 17.6%.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Proof’s share of searches among social proof notification tools worldwide peaked at 25.7% in May 2026 and was lowest at 16.8% in November 2025.

How did search popularity change for social proof notification tools worldwide in October 2026?

6 changes

  1. In October 2026, Nudgify gained share of searches among social proof notification tools worldwide, from 8.9% to 10.8%.

  2. In October 2026, WiserNotify gained share of searches among social proof notification tools worldwide, from 6% to 7.2%.

  3. In October 2026, Proof lost share of searches among social proof notification tools worldwide, from 20% to 17.6%.

  4. In October 2026, ProveSource lost share of searches among social proof notification tools worldwide, from 55% to 54.1%.

  5. Fomo’s share of searches among social proof notification tools worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 0.87% to 3.2% in October 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for TrustPulse worldwide fell 45.8% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 320 in October 2026.

How are Proof’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

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

  • proof social proof
  • useproof

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