How popular isWorkday Workforce Management?
In September 2026, people searched for Workday Workforce Management by name about 210 times worldwide, a 23.5% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.03% of all global workforce management platform searches, placing Workday Workforce Management seventh out of seven platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about workforce management platforms, Workday Workforce Management appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the seven.
Workday Workforce Management is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
UKGShare of searches 63.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
When I WorkShare of searches 19%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
7shiftsShare of searches 12.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
PlandayShare of searches 4.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- Workday Workforce ManagementShare of searches 0.03%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top workforce management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Workday Workforce Management was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Workday Workforce Management is the fifth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Deputy1st- UKG2nd
- When I Work3rd
- 7shifts4th
- Workday Workforce Management5th
- Planday–
Sling–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Deputy4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- UKG3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- When I Work2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- 7shifts2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Workday Workforce Management2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Planday0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Sling0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about workforce management platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which workforce management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best workforce management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best workforce management platform for hourly teams?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“employee scheduling software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“time tracking software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which workforce management platforms compete with Workday Workforce Management?
Share of searches by month for UKG, When I Work, 7shifts, Planday, Workday Workforce Management. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | UKG | When I Work | 7shifts | Planday | Sling | Deputy | Workday Workforce Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60% | 22% | 12.1% | 5.4% | 0.34% | 0.13% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.8% | 19.4% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 0.19% | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.7% | 22.3% | 12.2% | 4.5% | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.8% | 19.4% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 0.18% | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.9% | 19.4% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 0.18% | 0.11% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.7% | 19.4% | 10.6% | 4.8% | 0.39% | 0.14% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.8% | 19.4% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 0.22% | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 56.1% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 5% | 0.25% | 4.2% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.6% | 21.1% | 11.6% | 5.2% | 0.16% | 4.3% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.3% | 18.9% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 0.17% | 0.11% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.8% | 19.5% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 0.16% | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.3% | 19% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 0.03% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 63.3% | 450K | 0% | -1.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19% | 135K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.7% | 90.5K | +22.3% | +2.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.7% | 33.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.14% | 980 | -14% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.09% | 630 | +1.6% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.03% | 210 | +23.5% | 0 points |
1.
UKG63.3%
Held 1st. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
19%
Held 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
3.
7shifts12.7%
Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
4.
Planday4.7%
Held 4th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Sling0.14%
Held 5th. 980 estimated branded searches, -14% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Deputy0.09%
Held 6th. 630 estimated branded searches, +1.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.Workday Workforce Management
0.03%
Held 7th. 210 estimated branded searches, +23.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Workday Workforce Management changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Workday Workforce Management worldwide rose from 170 to 210.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Workday Workforce Management’s share of searches among workforce management platforms worldwide held steady at 0.03%.
How did search popularity change for workforce management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, 7shifts gained share of searches among workforce management platforms worldwide, from 10.7% to 12.7%.
In September 2026, UKG lost share of searches among workforce management platforms worldwide, from 64.8% to 63.3%.
Deputy’s share of searches among workforce management platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.3% to 0.09% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Workday Workforce Management worldwide rose 23.5% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 210 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sling worldwide fell 52.9% over 12 measured months, from 2.1K to 980 in September 2026.
How are Workday Workforce Management’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Workday Workforce Management’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.
- workday workforce management
Who owns Workday Workforce Management?
Workday Workforce Management is owned by Workday. Brandwave also tracks Workday, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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