How popular isVidIQ in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 550K branded searches for VidIQ worldwide which is up 22.2% over the last 11 months. VidIQ holds 34.7% estimated Share of Search among YouTube growth tools worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Social Blade63.1%
VidIQ34.7%
TubeBuddy2.1%
Morningfame0.05%
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Which YouTube growth tools compete with VidIQ?
Share of Search by month for Social Blade, VidIQ, TubeBuddy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Social Blade | VidIQ | TubeBuddy | Morningfame |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 70.9% | 26.2% | 2.9% | 0.08% |
| Nov 2025 | 66.6% | 30% | 3.3% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 66.6% | 30% | 3.3% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 67% | 30.2% | 2.7% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 67% | 30.2% | 2.7% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.6% | 30% | 3.3% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 67.1% | 30.2% | 2.7% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 67.4% | 30.3% | 2.2% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.4% | 30.3% | 2.2% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.1% | 34.7% | 2.1% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.1% | 34.7% | 2.1% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 63.1% | 1M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 34.7% | 550K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.1% | 33.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.05% | 720 | 0% | 0 points |
63.1%
Held 1st. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
VidIQ34.7%
Held 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.1%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.05%
Held 4th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between VidIQ and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for VidIQ changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for VidIQ worldwide rose from 450K to 550K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, VidIQ’s estimated Share of Search among YouTube growth tools worldwide increased from 26.2% to 34.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, VidIQ’s estimated Share of Search among YouTube growth tools worldwide peaked at 34.7% in July 2026 and was lowest at 26.2% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for YouTube growth tools worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for VidIQ worldwide rose 22.2% over 11 measured months, from 450K to 550K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Morningfame worldwide fell 44.6% over 11 measured months, from 1.3K to 720 in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for TubeBuddy worldwide fell 33.1% over 11 measured months, from 49.5K to 33.1K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Social Blade worldwide fell 18% over 11 measured months, from 1.2M to 1M in August 2026.
Where does VidIQ compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube growth tools | 2nd of 4 | 34.7% | Shown above |
| YouTube SEO tools | 2nd of 3 | 34.7% | Show ranking |
How is VidIQ measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using VidIQ’s 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.
1 branded search term
- vidiq
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