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6sense vs G2:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, G2 had more branded searches than 6sense among B2B intent data platforms worldwide. G2 had about 458,000 branded searches, while 6sense had 110,000. G2 made up 58.3% of all B2B intent data platform searches we track, and 6sense accounted for 14%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about B2B intent data platforms, G2 appeared in all five answers and 6sense in four. 6sense was mentioned before G2 in four out of five answers.

Among B2B intent data platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

G2, about 4 searches for every 1 for 6sense

G2 458K searches6sense 110K searches

Who does AI mention more?

G2, mentioned in every answer we collected

G2 in 5 of 56sense in 4 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

6sense, named ahead of G2 in 4 of 5 answers

6sense first in 4G2 first in 1

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Top B2B intent data platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, G2 appeared in all five answers. 6sense was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. 6sense was listed before G2 in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Bombora1st
  2. 6sense2nd
  3. G23rd
  4. Demandbase4th
  5. ZoomInfo5th
  6. Informa TechTarget6th
  7. Intentsify–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • G25 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Bombora5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • ZoomInfo4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • 6sense4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Demandbase3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Informa TechTarget2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Intentsify0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 20, 2026.

Is 6sense or G2 more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for 6sense and G2 by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven B2B intent data platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

6sense and G2 among B2B intent data platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for G2, 6sense. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthG2ZoomInfo6senseDemandbaseInforma TechTargetIntentsifyBombora
Oct 202548.4%31.6%17.4%2%0.48%0.14%0.07%
Nov 202548.4%31.6%17.3%2%0.47%0.17%0.08%
Dec 202548.6%31.7%17.4%1.6%0.48%0.14%0.07%
Jan 202645.3%36%16.1%1.8%0.55%0.15%0.08%
Feb 202641.7%40.4%14.9%2%0.65%0.17%0.09%
Mar 202646.5%37.2%13.6%1.9%0.56%0.13%0.1%
Apr 202646.9%37.3%13.7%1.5%0.4%0.13%0.1%
May 202655.3%29.5%13.2%1.5%0.36%0.11%0.09%
Jun 202656.3%30.2%11.1%1.8%0.39%0.11%0.08%
Jul 202655.1%29.6%13.2%1.5%0.37%0.11%0.06%
Aug 202653.4%28.6%15.6%1.7%0.43%0.15%0.06%
Sep 202658.3%25.6%14%1.6%0.45%0.13%0.06%

How has the 6sense and G2 comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • G2 was ahead of 6sense in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 6sense’s share of searches among B2B intent data platforms worldwide moved from 17.4% to 14%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 110K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, G2’s share of searches among B2B intent data platforms worldwide moved from 48.4% to 58.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 376K to 458K.

How did search popularity change for B2B intent data platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, G2 gained share of searches among B2B intent data platforms worldwide, from 53.4% to 58.3%.

  2. In September 2026, 6sense lost share of searches among B2B intent data platforms worldwide, from 15.6% to 14%.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 6sense’s and G2’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.

6sense

2 branded search terms

  • 6sense
  • 6sense intent data

G2

2 branded search terms

  • g2
  • g2 reviews

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