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How popular isWaitwhile?

In September 2026, people searched for Waitwhile by name about 12,100 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 29.4% of all global queue management software searches, placing Waitwhile second out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about queue management software, Waitwhile appeared in three of the five answers and was the most recommended of the eight.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Waitwhile is the second most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. QLessShare of searches 29.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  2. WaitwhileShare of searches 29.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. QmaticShare of searches 16.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. QminderShare of searches 10.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  5. WavetecShare of searches 5.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th

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Top queue management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Waitwhile was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Waitwhile is the most recommended of the eight.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Waitwhile1st
  2. Qminder2nd
  3. Qmatic3rd
  4. WaitWell4th
  5. Wavetec5th
  6. QLess6th
  7. Skiplino7th
  8. Qtrac–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Waitwhile3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Qmatic3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Qminder3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • QLess2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Wavetec2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • WaitWell2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Skiplino1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Qtrac0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.

Which queue management software compete with Waitwhile?

Waitwhile against queue management software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for QLess, Waitwhile, Qmatic, Qminder, Wavetec, Qtrac, Skiplino. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthQLessWaitwhileQmaticQminderWavetecQtracSkiplinoWaitWell
Oct 202528.9%28.9%19.4%8.6%5.7%4.5%3.8%0%
Nov 202535.1%28.7%15.6%8.5%4.5%4.5%3.1%0%
Dec 202539.3%26.3%14.3%7.8%4.1%5.2%2.8%0%
Jan 202638%25.4%13.9%9.2%5%5%3.4%0%
Feb 202634.3%28%15.3%8.3%5.6%5.6%3%0%
Mar 202628.6%28.6%15.6%12.8%5.7%5.7%3.1%0%
Apr 202629.4%29.4%16.1%10.7%5.8%4.6%3.9%0%
May 202629.7%29.7%16.2%10.8%5.9%4.7%3.2%0%
Jun 202626.3%32.1%14.3%11.7%6.4%5%4.2%0%
Jul 202630.1%30.1%13.4%10.9%6%4.7%4.7%0%
Aug 202630.1%30.1%13.4%10.9%6%4.7%4.7%0%
Sep 202629.4%29.4%16.1%10.7%5.8%4.6%3.9%0.05%

  1. 1.QLess

    29.4%

    Held 1st. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

  2. 2.Waitwhile

    29.4%

    Held 2nd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

  3. 3.Qmatic

    16.1%

    Held 3rd. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.

  4. 4.Qminder

    10.7%

    Held 4th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  5. 5.Wavetec

    5.8%

    Held 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  6. 6.Qtrac

    4.6%

    Held 6th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  7. 7.Skiplino

    3.9%

    Held 7th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -15.8% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  8. 8.WaitWell

    0.05%

    Held 8th. 20 estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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How has branded search demand for Waitwhile changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Waitwhile worldwide held steady at 12.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Waitwhile’s share of searches among queue management software worldwide peaked at 32.1% in June 2026 and was lowest at 25.4% in January 2026.

How did search popularity change for queue management software worldwide in September 2026?

5 changes

  1. In September 2026, Qmatic gained share of searches among queue management software worldwide, from 13.4% to 16.1%.

  2. In September 2026, Skiplino lost share of searches among queue management software worldwide, from 4.7% to 3.9%.

  3. In September 2026, QLess lost share of searches among queue management software worldwide, from 30.1% to 29.4%.

  4. In September 2026, Waitwhile lost share of searches among queue management software worldwide, from 30.1% to 29.4%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Qminder worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 4.4K in September 2026.

How are Waitwhile’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Waitwhile’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.

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