How popular isViral Loops?
In October 2026, people searched for Viral Loops by name about 1,000 times worldwide, a 58.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 21.6% of all global waitlist tool searches, placing Viral Loops second out of six tools. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about waitlist tools, Viral Loops appeared in two of the four answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Viral Loops is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
WaitlisterShare of searches 36.5%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Viral LoopsShare of searches 21.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
LaunchListShare of searches 19%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
KickoffLabsShare of searches 12.7%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
GetWaitlistShare of searches 5.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top waitlist tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Viral Loops was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Viral Loops is the fourth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Waitlister1st
- LaunchList2nd
- GetWaitlist3rd
- Viral Loops4th
Prefinery5th- KickoffLabs–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Waitlister4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- LaunchList3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Viral Loops2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- GetWaitlist2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Prefinery1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- KickoffLabs0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about waitlist tools
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tool for building a waitlist for a product launch?”
Asked ChatGPT
“How do I set up a waitlist with referral rewards?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which waitlist tool do startups use?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“waitlist app”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“waitlist page”
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 27, 2026.
How often do people search for Viral Loops compared with other waitlist tools worldwide?
Share of searches by month for Waitlister, Viral Loops, LaunchList, KickoffLabs, GetWaitlist, Prefinery. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Waitlister | Viral Loops | LaunchList | KickoffLabs | GetWaitlist | Prefinery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 29.2% | 36.5% | 9% | 13.4% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.3% | 31.8% | 9.9% | 12% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.5% | 35.2% | 8.7% | 12.9% | 7% | 5.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.3% | 37.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 4% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.2% | 37.8% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 3.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.3% | 29.7% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 7.5% | 4.1% |
| May 2026 | 36.3% | 26.5% | 14.6% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.9% | 27.9% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.9% | 29.3% | 16.1% | 13.2% | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.9% | 26.1% | 17.6% | 11.8% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.6% | 30.2% | 16.7% | 13.7% | 4.9% | 3.9% |
| Oct 2026 | 36.5% | 21.6% | 19% | 12.7% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.5% | 1.7K | +28% | +5.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.6% | 1K | -23.1% | -8.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19% | 880 | +22.2% | +2.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.7% | 590 | 0% | -0.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.6% | 260 | +23.8% | +0.7 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.5% | 210 | +23.5% | +0.6 points |
36.5%
Held 1st. 1.7K estimated branded searches, +28% vs prior month. Share +5.9 points.
21.6%
Held 2nd. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -8.6 points.
19%
Held 3rd. 880 estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
12.7%
Held 4th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
5.6%
Held 5th. 260 estimated branded searches, +23.8% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
4.5%
Held 6th. 210 estimated branded searches, +23.5% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
Compare popularity between Viral Loops and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Viral Loops
16 comparisons
- Ambassador vs Viral Loops
- Extole vs Viral Loops
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- Mention Me vs Viral Loops
- ReferralCandy vs Viral Loops
- Smile.io vs Viral Loops
- Talkable vs Viral Loops
- Viral Loops vs Waitlister
- LaunchList vs Viral Loops
- GrowSurf vs Viral Loops
- Referral Factory vs Viral Loops
- Referral Rock vs Viral Loops
- KickoffLabs vs Viral Loops
- GetWaitlist vs Viral Loops
- Prefinery vs Viral Loops
- Viral Loops vs Yotpo
How has branded search demand for Viral Loops changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Viral Loops worldwide fell from 2.4K to 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Viral Loops’ share of searches among waitlist tools worldwide decreased from 36.5% to 21.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Viral Loops’ share of searches among waitlist tools worldwide peaked at 37.8% in March 2026 and was lowest at 21.6% in October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Viral Loops fell from 1st to 2nd among waitlist tools worldwide.
How did search popularity change for waitlist tools worldwide in October 2026?
6 changes
In October 2026, Waitlister gained share of searches among waitlist tools worldwide, from 30.6% to 36.5%.
In October 2026, LaunchList gained share of searches among waitlist tools worldwide, from 16.7% to 19%.
In October 2026, GetWaitlist gained share of searches among waitlist tools worldwide, from 4.9% to 5.6%.
In October 2026, Prefinery gained share of searches among waitlist tools worldwide, from 3.9% to 4.5%.
In October 2026, Viral Loops lost share of searches among waitlist tools worldwide, from 30.2% to 21.6%.
In October 2026, KickoffLabs lost share of searches among waitlist tools worldwide, from 13.7% to 12.7%.
How are Viral Loops’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Viral Loops’ 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 Viral Loops compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral marketing platforms | 8th of 12 | 5.1% | Show ranking |
| Waitlist tools | 2nd of 6 | 21.6% | Shown above |
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