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CreatorIQ vs HypeAuditor:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, HypeAuditor had more branded searches than CreatorIQ among influencer analytics platforms worldwide. HypeAuditor had about 33,100 branded searches, while CreatorIQ had 18,100. HypeAuditor made up 24.5% of all influencer analytics platform searches we track, and CreatorIQ accounted for 13.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about influencer analytics platforms, HypeAuditor appeared in all five answers and CreatorIQ in three. HypeAuditor was mentioned before CreatorIQ in every answer.

Among influencer analytics platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

HypeAuditor, about 83% more searches than CreatorIQ

HypeAuditor 33.1K searchesCreatorIQ 18.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

HypeAuditor, mentioned in every answer we collected

HypeAuditor in 5 of 5CreatorIQ in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

HypeAuditor, named ahead of CreatorIQ in every answer

HypeAuditor first in 5CreatorIQ never first

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Top influencer analytics platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, HypeAuditor appeared in all five answers. CreatorIQ was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. HypeAuditor was listed before CreatorIQ in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. HypeAuditor1st
  2. Modash2nd
  3. Upfluence3rd
  4. CreatorIQ4th
  5. GRIN5th
  6. Kolsquare–
  7. Socialinsider–
  8. Dash Social–
  9. Storyclash–
  10. Keyhole–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Modash5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • HypeAuditor5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Upfluence5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • CreatorIQ3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • GRIN2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kolsquare0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Socialinsider0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Dash Social0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Storyclash0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Keyhole0 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 21, 2026.

Is CreatorIQ or HypeAuditor more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for CreatorIQ and HypeAuditor by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten influencer analytics platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

CreatorIQ and HypeAuditor among influencer analytics platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for HypeAuditor, CreatorIQ. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthModashHypeAuditorCreatorIQUpfluenceKolsquareSocialinsiderDash SocialStoryclashGRINKeyhole
Oct 202519.5%29.1%16%16%7.1%5.8%4.2%1.7%0.42%0.06%
Nov 202520.6%30.8%11.3%16.9%7.5%6.2%4.4%1.8%0.45%0.04%
Dec 202524%29.4%10.8%16.3%7.2%5.9%4.2%1.7%0.43%0.04%
Jan 202627.8%27.8%10.1%15.5%6.8%5.6%4%2%0.4%0.03%
Feb 202624.2%29.6%10.8%16.8%7.2%5.9%3.5%1.4%0.43%0.02%
Mar 202627.9%27.9%10.2%15.8%6.8%5.6%4%1.4%0.41%0.03%
Apr 202627.5%27.5%10.1%17.5%6.7%5.5%3.3%1.3%0.4%0.02%
May 202630.4%30.4%11.1%11.9%6.1%5%3.7%0.98%0.44%0.02%
Jun 202629.3%23.9%13.1%13.1%8.7%5.9%4.3%1.2%0.52%0.01%
Jul 202634.1%22.8%12.5%12.5%6.8%5.6%4.1%1.1%0.5%0.01%
Aug 202631.2%25.5%13.9%11.6%6.2%6.2%3.8%1%0.55%0.02%
Sep 202630%24.5%13.4%11%9%6%4.4%1.2%0.53%0.01%

How has the CreatorIQ and HypeAuditor comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for influencer analytics platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, HypeAuditor lost share of searches among influencer analytics platforms worldwide, from 25.5% to 24.5%.

  2. In September 2026, CreatorIQ lost share of searches among influencer analytics platforms worldwide, from 13.9% to 13.4%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CreatorIQ’s and HypeAuditor’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.

CreatorIQ

1 branded search term

  • creatoriq

HypeAuditor

2 branded search terms

  • hype auditor
  • hypeauditor

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