CreatorIQ vs Modash:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Modash had more branded searches than CreatorIQ among creator database platforms worldwide. Modash had about 41,200 branded searches, while CreatorIQ had 18,100. Modash made up 26.9% of all creator database platform searches we track, and CreatorIQ accounted for 11.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about creator database platforms, Modash appeared in all four answers and CreatorIQ in three. Modash was mentioned before CreatorIQ in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Modash, about 2 searches for every 1 for CreatorIQ
Who does AI mention more?
Modash, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Modash, named ahead of CreatorIQ in every answer
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Top creator database platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Modash appeared in all four answers. CreatorIQ was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Modash was listed before CreatorIQ in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Modash1st
HypeAuditor2nd
CreatorIQ3rd
Collabstr4th
Upfluence5th
Heepsy6th
Fohr–
SocialBook–
CreatorDB–
Roster–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Modash4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- HypeAuditor4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Collabstr3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- CreatorIQ3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Upfluence2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Heepsy2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Fohr0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- SocialBook0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- CreatorDB0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Roster0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about creator database platforms
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which creator database should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best creator databases?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best creator database for finding creators?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“creator database”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“influencer database”
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 CreatorIQ or Modash more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CreatorIQ and Modash by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten creator database platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Modash, CreatorIQ. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Modash | HypeAuditor | Collabstr | CreatorIQ | Upfluence | Fohr | Heepsy | SocialBook | CreatorDB | Roster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 17.3% | 25.5% | 17% | 14% | 14% | 2.8% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 0.67% | 0.25% |
| Nov 2025 | 19.3% | 28.3% | 15.5% | 10.3% | 15.6% | 2.1% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 0.57% | 0.22% |
| Dec 2025 | 21.5% | 25.8% | 17.3% | 9.4% | 14.3% | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 0.56% | 0.31% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.1% | 24.8% | 16.6% | 9.1% | 13.9% | 2.7% | 5% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 21.7% | 26.1% | 17.4% | 9.5% | 14.8% | 2.8% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 0.46% | 0.31% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.2% | 24.7% | 16.5% | 9% | 14% | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.9% | 24.3% | 16.3% | 8.9% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 0.49% | 0.35% |
| May 2026 | 27.7% | 27.1% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 10.6% | 3% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 0.55% | 0.32% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.8% | 21.4% | 17.5% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 0.84% | 0.31% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.6% | 19.5% | 19.5% | 10.6% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.94% | 0.35% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.1% | 20.9% | 20.9% | 11.4% | 9.5% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.63% |
| Sep 2026 | 26.9% | 21.6% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.65% |
How has the CreatorIQ and Modash comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Modash was ahead of CreatorIQ in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CreatorIQ’s share of searches among creator database platforms worldwide moved from 14% to 11.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Modash’s share of searches among creator database platforms worldwide moved from 17.3% to 26.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.6K to 41.2K.
How did search popularity change for creator database platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Modash gained share of searches among creator database platforms worldwide, from 26.1% to 26.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for CreatorIQ worldwide fell 33.2% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 18.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CreatorIQ’s and Modash’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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