Monica vs Sider:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Monica had more branded searches than Sider among AI browser extensions worldwide. Monica had about 90,500 branded searches, while Sider had 33,100. Monica made up 34.6% of all AI browser extension searches we track, and Sider accounted for 12.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI browser extensions, Monica appeared in three of the five answers and Sider in two. Sider was mentioned before Monica in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Monica, about 3 searches for every 1 for Sider
Who does AI mention more?
Monica, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Sider in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Sider, named ahead of Monica in 2 of 3 answers
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Top AI browser extensions in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Monica was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Sider was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Sider was listed before Monica in two out of three answers that named either.
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.
- Monica3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Grammarly3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Perplexity3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Merlin2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Sider2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Harpa2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
MaxAI1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI browser extension should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI browser extensions?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI browser extension for browser help?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai browser extension”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chatgpt browser extension”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Monica or Sider more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Monica and Sider by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven AI browser extensions we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Monica, Sider. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Monica | Grammarly | Merlin | Sider | Harpa | MaxAI | Perplexity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.4% | 27.8% | 20.4% | 16.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.43% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.1% | 24.8% | 20.9% | 17.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.37% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.4% | 37.9% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.31% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.4% | 33.7% | 19% | 12.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.28% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.8% | 32.1% | 16.1% | 10.8% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.23% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.4% | 28.9% | 14.5% | 11.8% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.21% |
| Apr 2026 | 31% | 34.2% | 17.1% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 0.25% |
| May 2026 | 30.1% | 33.8% | 16.5% | 13.5% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.9% | 29.1% | 21.3% | 11.7% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.21% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.1% | 30.2% | 22.1% | 9.9% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.18% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.5% | 27.3% | 23% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.15% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.6% | 24.6% | 23.1% | 12.7% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.18% |
How has the Monica and Sider comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Monica was ahead of Sider in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Monica’s share of searches among AI browser extensions worldwide moved from 30.4% to 34.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sider’s share of searches among AI browser extensions worldwide moved from 16.7% to 12.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for AI browser extensions worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sider gained share of searches among AI browser extensions worldwide, from 10.3% to 12.7%.
Monica’s share of searches among AI browser extensions worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 31.9% to 34.6% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Monica’s and Sider’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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