How popular isZeroGPT?
In September 2026, people searched for ZeroGPT by name about 1.8 million times worldwide, a 33.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 29.8% of all global AI content detector searches, placing ZeroGPT second out of seven detectors. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI content detectors, ZeroGPT appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the seven.
ZeroGPT is the second most searched of 7 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
TurnitinShare of searches 36.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
ZeroGPTShare of searches 29.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
GPTZeroShare of searches 24.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
CopyleaksShare of searches 4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Originality.aiShare of searches 2.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top AI content detectors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ZeroGPT was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. ZeroGPT is the sixth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
GPTZero1st
Originality.ai2nd
Copyleaks3rd
Pangram4th
Winston AI5th
ZeroGPT6th
Turnitin7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
GPTZero5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Copyleaks5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Originality.ai4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pangram3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ZeroGPT2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Turnitin1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Winston AI1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about AI content detectors
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI content detector should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI content detectors?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI content detector for written text checked?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai content detector”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best ai detector”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which AI content detectors compete with ZeroGPT?
Share of searches by month for Turnitin, ZeroGPT, GPTZero, Copyleaks, Originality.ai. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Turnitin | ZeroGPT | GPTZero | Copyleaks | Originality.ai | Pangram | Winston AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.3% | 34.3% | 22.9% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 0.06% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.7% | 31.7% | 21.2% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.08% | 2% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.3% | 29.7% | 24.3% | 3.3% | 4% | 0.11% | 2.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.7% | 33.7% | 22.5% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.19% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.2% | 33.2% | 22.1% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 0.22% | 3.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.5% | 31.5% | 25.7% | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.7% | 29.2% | 23.8% | 4.8% | 4% | 0.31% | 2.2% |
| May 2026 | 38.1% | 31.1% | 20.9% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 0.34% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 40% | 32.7% | 17.9% | 4.4% | 3% | 0.71% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.7% | 30.7% | 20.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 0.85% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.8% | 33.8% | 22.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.4% | 29.8% | 24.4% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.4% | 2.2M | +49.3% | +2.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.8% | 1.8M | +22% | -4.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 24.4% | 1.5M | +50% | +1.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4% | 246K | +22.4% | -0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.2% | 137K | +22.7% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 1.7% | 105K | +70.9% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 1.5% | 92.4K | +48.8% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th |
1.
Turnitin36.4%
Held 1st. 2.2M estimated branded searches, +49.3% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.
2.
ZeroGPT29.8%
Held 2nd. 1.8M estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share -4.1 points.
3.
GPTZero24.4%
Held 3rd. 1.5M estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
4%
Held 4th. 246K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
2.2%
Held 5th. 137K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
6.
Pangram1.7%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 105K estimated branded searches, +70.9% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
1.5%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 92.4K estimated branded searches, +48.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between ZeroGPT and its closest rivals
Every comparison with ZeroGPT
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for ZeroGPT changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ZeroGPT worldwide fell from 2.7M to 1.8M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ZeroGPT’s share of searches among AI content detectors worldwide decreased from 34.3% to 29.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ZeroGPT’s share of searches among AI content detectors worldwide peaked at 34.3% in October 2025 and was lowest at 29.2% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for AI content detectors worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Turnitin gained share of searches among AI content detectors worldwide, from 33.8% to 36.4%.

In September 2026, GPTZero gained share of searches among AI content detectors worldwide, from 22.5% to 24.4%.

In September 2026, ZeroGPT lost share of searches among AI content detectors worldwide, from 33.8% to 29.8%.

In September 2026, Copyleaks lost share of searches among AI content detectors worldwide, from 4.5% to 4%.

Pangram’s share of searches among AI content detectors worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 0.71% to 1.7% in September 2026.

In September 2026, Winston AI fell from 6th to 7th among AI content detectors worldwide.
How are ZeroGPT’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ZeroGPT’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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