How popular isVirtuous?
In September 2026, people searched for Virtuous by name about 1,000 times worldwide, a 23.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.75% of all global fundraising CRM platform searches, placing Virtuous ninth out of nine platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fundraising CRM platforms, Virtuous appeared in three of the five answers and was the seventh most recommended of the nine.
Virtuous is the ninth most searched of 9 competitors and the seventh most recommended in AI answers.
GivebutterShare of searches 45.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
KeelaShare of searches 20.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Raiser's EdgeShare of searches 13.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
Little Green LightShare of searches 9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
VirtuousShare of searches 0.75%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top fundraising CRM platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Virtuous was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Virtuous is the seventh most recommended of the nine.
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.
Little Green Light5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bloomerang5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Givebutter4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DonorPerfect4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Raiser's Edge3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Neon CRM3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Virtuous3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Keela0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which fundraising CRM should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best fundraising CRMs?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best fundraising CRM for a nonprofit team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fundraising crm”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“nonprofit crm software”
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 fundraising CRM platforms compete with Virtuous?
Share of searches by month for Givebutter, Keela, Raiser's Edge, Little Green Light, DonorPerfect, Neon CRM, Bloomerang, Virtuous. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Givebutter | Keela | Raiser's Edge | Little Green Light | DonorPerfect | Neon CRM | Bloomerang | Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud | Virtuous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.4% | 17% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.5% | 19.5% | 13% | 10.6% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.4% | 0.88% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.8% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.93% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.6% | 18.2% | 14.8% | 12.1% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 2% | 2.4% | 0.82% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.1% | 18.9% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2% | 2.2% | 0.85% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.6% | 17.1% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.6% | 14.8% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2% | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 35.6% | 35.6% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.93% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.2% | 23.1% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.6% | 25.1% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 5% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.93% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.5% | 22.7% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.84% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.1% | 20.2% | 13.5% | 9% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.75% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 45.1% | 60.5K | +22.2% | +3.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.2% | 27.1K | 0% | -2.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.5% | 18.1K | +22.3% | +1.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9% | 12.1K | 0% | -1.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4% | 5.4K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.3% | 4.4K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.7% | 3.6K | +24.1% | +0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.5% | 2K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.75% | 1K | 0% | -0.1 points |
45.1%
Held 1st. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +3.6 points.
2.
Keela20.2%
Held 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
13.5%
Held 3rd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
4%
Held 5th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
6.
Neon CRM3.3%
Held 6th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
2.7%
Held 7th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Held 8th. 2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
9.
Virtuous0.75%
Held 9th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Virtuous and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Virtuous changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Virtuous worldwide fell from 1.3K to 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Virtuous’ share of searches among fundraising CRM platforms worldwide held steady, from 1% to 0.75%.
How did search popularity change for fundraising CRM platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Givebutter gained share of searches among fundraising CRM platforms worldwide, from 41.5% to 45.1%.

In September 2026, Raiser's Edge gained share of searches among fundraising CRM platforms worldwide, from 12.4% to 13.5%.

In September 2026, Keela lost share of searches among fundraising CRM platforms worldwide, from 22.7% to 20.2%.

In September 2026, Little Green Light lost share of searches among fundraising CRM platforms worldwide, from 10.1% to 9%.

In September 2026, DonorPerfect lost share of searches among fundraising CRM platforms worldwide, from 4.5% to 4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Bloomerang worldwide rose 89.5% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are Virtuous’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Virtuous’ 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 Virtuous compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising CRM platforms | 9th of 9 | 0.75% | Shown above |
| Donor CRM platforms | 8th of 9 | 1.1% | Show ranking |

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