How popular isVerifone?
In September 2026, people searched for Verifone by name about 90,800 times worldwide, a 21.8% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 19.5% of all global POS terminal brand searches, placing Verifone second out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about POS terminal brands, Verifone appeared in one of the four answers and was the sixth most recommended of the nine.
Verifone is the second most searched of 9 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
AdyenShare of searches 36.1%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
VerifoneShare of searches 19.5%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
ToastShare of searches 8.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
NewlandShare of searches 8.7%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
CloverShare of searches 8.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top POS terminal brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Verifone was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Verifone is the sixth most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Square1st- Clover2nd
- Toast3rd
Shopify POS4th
Lightspeed5th- Verifone6th
Ingenico7th- Adyen–
- Newland–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Square4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Toast3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Clover3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Shopify POS3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Verifone1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Ingenico1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Lightspeed1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Adyen0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Newland0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about POS terminal brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which POS terminal brand should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best POS terminal brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best POS terminal brand for a checkout counter?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wireless pos terminal”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mobile pos terminal”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which POS terminal brands compete with Verifone?
Share of searches by month for Adyen, Verifone, Toast, Newland, Clover, Ingenico, Lightspeed, Shopify POS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Adyen | Verifone | Toast | Newland | Clover | Ingenico | Lightspeed | Shopify POS | Square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.6% | 15% | 10% | 9.9% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 9% | 5.4% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.1% | 16.9% | 9.3% | 9.2% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 9% | 6.1% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.2% | 16.1% | 9% | 10.7% | 7.3% | 8.8% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.9% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 8.6% | 8% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.7% | 17.3% | 9.2% | 7.7% | 8.4% | 6.3% | 7.3% | 5.2% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.5% | 20.8% | 9.5% | 7.6% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 8.8% | 5.1% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.3% | 18% | 10% | 8% | 8.9% | 8% | 8.4% | 5.4% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 32.5% | 21.5% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 8.5% | 6.4% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.4% | 20.3% | 9% | 7.5% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.4% | 23.6% | 9.2% | 8.7% | 9% | 7.1% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.1% | 22.4% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 8.5% | 6.7% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.1% | 19.5% | 8.9% | 8.7% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 7% | 3.9% | 0.03% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.1% | 168K | +0.04% | +2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.5% | 90.8K | -17.6% | -2.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.9% | 41.5K | -0.81% | +0.4 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 8.7% | 40.5K | 0% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 8.6% | 40K | -4.4% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 7.1% | 33.1K | 0% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 7% | 32.7K | -14.4% | -0.7 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 3.9% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.03% | 140 | +27.3% | 0 points |
1.
Adyen36.1%
Held 1st. 168K estimated branded searches, +0.04% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
2.
Verifone19.5%
Held 2nd. 90.8K estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -2.9 points.
3.
Toast8.9%
Held 3rd. 41.5K estimated branded searches, -0.81% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
4.
Newland8.7%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
5.
Clover8.6%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 40K estimated branded searches, -4.4% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
Ingenico7.1%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
7%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 32.7K estimated branded searches, -14.4% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
3.9%
Held 8th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
9.
Square0.03%
Held 9th. 140 estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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Every comparison with Verifone
10 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Verifone changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Verifone worldwide rose from 74.6K to 90.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Verifone’s share of searches among POS terminal brands worldwide increased from 15% to 19.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Verifone’s share of searches among POS terminal brands worldwide peaked at 23.6% in July 2026 and was lowest at 15% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for POS terminal brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Adyen gained share of searches among POS terminal brands worldwide, from 34.1% to 36.1%.
In September 2026, Verifone lost share of searches among POS terminal brands worldwide, from 22.4% to 19.5%.
In September 2026, Lightspeed lost share of searches among POS terminal brands worldwide, from 7.8% to 7%.
In September 2026, Ingenico rose from 7th to 6th among POS terminal brands worldwide.
In September 2026, Newland rose from 5th to 4th among POS terminal brands worldwide.
In September 2026, Clover fell from 4th to 5th among POS terminal brands worldwide.
How are Verifone’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Verifone’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.
- verifone
- verifone eftpos
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Where does Verifone compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receipt printer brands | 2nd of 5 | 11.2% | Show ranking |
| POS terminal brands | 2nd of 9 | 19.5% | Shown above |
| Point of sale hardware | 1st of 6 | 36.9% | Show ranking |
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