How popular isUser Interviews?
In September 2026, people searched for User Interviews by name about 165,000 times worldwide, a 123% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 23.1% of all global panel research platform searches, placing User Interviews third out of seven platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about panel research platforms, User Interviews appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.
User Interviews is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
QualtricsShare of searches 34.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
RespondentShare of searches 28.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
User InterviewsShare of searches 23.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Amazon Mechanical TurkShare of searches 11.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
CloudResearchShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top panel research platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, User Interviews appeared in all five answers. User Interviews is the second most recommended of the seven.
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.
- User Interviews5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Respondent4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Prolific4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Qualtrics3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- CloudResearch3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Amazon Mechanical Turk0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
UserTesting0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about panel research platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which panel research platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best panel research platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best panel research platform for a research team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“panel research platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“research participant platform”
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 panel research platforms compete with User Interviews?
Share of searches by month for Qualtrics, Respondent, User Interviews, Amazon Mechanical Turk, CloudResearch. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Qualtrics | Respondent | User Interviews | Amazon Mechanical Turk | CloudResearch | Prolific | UserTesting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.2% | 19.7% | 8.7% | 26.5% | 1.7% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 39.3% | 17.9% | 11.8% | 29.4% | 1.6% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.6% | 20.9% | 11.3% | 28.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.5% | 26.1% | 11.6% | 28.9% | 1.9% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.2% | 19.3% | 10.4% | 25.9% | 2.1% | 0.09% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.3% | 18.9% | 12.4% | 25.3% | 2% | 0.09% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.1% | 18.6% | 15.1% | 20.6% | 4.5% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 38.6% | 21.2% | 17.3% | 19.3% | 3.5% | 0.1% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.2% | 23.7% | 19.3% | 17.7% | 3.9% | 0.09% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.2% | 26.7% | 17.6% | 19.8% | 3.6% | 0.11% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.1% | 26.6% | 21.5% | 16.1% | 3.5% | 0.1% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.4% | 28.3% | 23.1% | 11.6% | 2.5% | 0.09% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 34.4% | 246K | +22.4% | +2.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.3% | 203K | +21.6% | +1.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 23.1% | 165K | +22.2% | +1.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.6% | 82.7K | -18.2% | -4.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.5% | 18.1K | -18.5% | -1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.09% | 660 | +3.1% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | <0.01% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
34.4%
Held 1st. 246K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
28.3%
Held 2nd. 203K estimated branded searches, +21.6% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
23.1%
Held 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
11.6%
Held 4th. 82.7K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -4.6 points.
2.5%
Held 5th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
6.
Prolific0.09%
Held 6th. 660 estimated branded searches, +3.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
<0.01%
Held 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between User Interviews and its closest rivals
Every comparison with User Interviews
13 comparisons
- Qualtrics vs User Interviews
- Respondent vs User Interviews
- Hotjar vs User Interviews
- Amazon Mechanical Turk vs User Interviews
- dscout vs User Interviews
- CloudResearch vs User Interviews
- Lyssna vs User Interviews
- Optimal Workshop vs User Interviews
- Great Question vs User Interviews
- User Interviews vs UXtweak
- Maze vs User Interviews
- Prolific vs User Interviews
- Dovetail vs User Interviews
How has branded search demand for User Interviews changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for User Interviews worldwide rose from 74K to 165K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, User Interviews’ share of searches among panel research platforms worldwide increased from 8.7% to 23.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, User Interviews rose from 4th to 3rd among panel research platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for panel research platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Qualtrics gained share of searches among panel research platforms worldwide, from 32.1% to 34.4%.
In September 2026, Respondent gained share of searches among panel research platforms worldwide, from 26.6% to 28.3%.
In September 2026, User Interviews gained share of searches among panel research platforms worldwide, from 21.5% to 23.1%.
In September 2026, Amazon Mechanical Turk lost share of searches among panel research platforms worldwide, from 16.1% to 11.6%.
In September 2026, CloudResearch lost share of searches among panel research platforms worldwide, from 3.5% to 2.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for UserTesting worldwide fell 66.7% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 10 in September 2026.
How are User Interviews’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using User Interviews’ 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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Where does User Interviews compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel research platforms | 3rd of 7 | 23.1% | Shown above |
| UX research tools | 2nd of 9 | 30.7% | Show ranking |
| User research platforms | 1st of 8 | 76.8% | Show ranking |
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