How popular isViewStats?
In September 2026, people searched for ViewStats by name about 74,000 times worldwide, a 32.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.83% of all global YouTube growth tool searches, placing ViewStats fourth out of eight tools. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about YouTube growth tools, ViewStats appeared in one of the five answers and was the joint fourth most recommended of the eight.
ViewStats is the fourth most searched of 8 competitors and the joint fourth most recommended in AI answers.
- YouTube StudioShare of searches 83.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Social BladeShare of searches 9.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
VidIQShare of searches 6.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ViewStatsShare of searches 0.83%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
TubeBuddyShare of searches 0.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top YouTube growth tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ViewStats was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. ViewStats is the joint fourth most recommended of the eight.
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.
- YouTube Studio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
VidIQ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
TubeBuddy4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Social Blade1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ViewStats1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
1of100 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Spotter Studio0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Morningfame0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about YouTube growth tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which YouTube growth tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best YouTube growth tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best YouTube growth tool for a small channel?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“youtube growth tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“grow youtube channel”
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 YouTube growth tools compete with ViewStats?
Share of searches by month for YouTube Studio, Social Blade, VidIQ, ViewStats. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | YouTube Studio | Social Blade | VidIQ | ViewStats | TubeBuddy | 1of10 | Spotter Studio | Morningfame |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.9% | 15.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 0.62% | 0.08% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.1% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 0.64% | 0.1% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 79.1% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 0.64% | 0.1% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 79.4% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.11% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 79.4% | 13% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.11% | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.2% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 0.64% | 0.16% | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 79.3% | 13% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 0.52% | 0.16% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 79.4% | 13% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 0.43% | 0.16% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 79.4% | 13% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 0.43% | 0.16% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.4% | 10.9% | 6% | 1.2% | 0.36% | 0.13% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.6% | 10.9% | 6% | 0.99% | 0.36% | 0.16% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 83.4% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 0.83% | 0.3% | 0.13% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 83.4% | 7.5M | 0% | +1.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 9.2% | 823K | -17.7% | -1.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.1% | 550K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.83% | 74K | -18.2% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.3% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.13% | 12.1K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 0.01% | 1K | +38.9% | 0 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | <0.01% | 590 | -18.1% | 0 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th |
83.4%
Held 1st. 7.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
9.2%
Held 2nd. 823K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
3.
VidIQ6.1%
Held 3rd. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.83%
Held 4th. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.3%
Held 5th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
1of100.13%
Held 6th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.01%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 1K estimated branded searches, +38.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
<0.01%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 590 estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between ViewStats and its closest rivals
Every comparison with ViewStats
7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for ViewStats changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ViewStats worldwide fell from 110K to 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ViewStats’ share of searches among YouTube growth tools worldwide decreased from 1.4% to 0.83%.
How did search popularity change for YouTube growth tools worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, YouTube Studio gained share of searches among YouTube growth tools worldwide, from 81.6% to 83.4%.

In September 2026, Social Blade lost share of searches among YouTube growth tools worldwide, from 10.9% to 9.2%.

In September 2026, Spotter Studio rose from 8th to 7th among YouTube growth tools worldwide.

In September 2026, Morningfame fell from 7th to 8th among YouTube growth tools worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for 1of10 worldwide rose 83.3% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 12.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for VidIQ worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 450K to 550K in September 2026.
How are ViewStats’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ViewStats’ 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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