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Looker Studio vs Mixpanel:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Looker Studio had more branded searches than Mixpanel among marketing analytics platforms worldwide. Looker Studio had about 477,000 branded searches, while Mixpanel had 61,100. Looker Studio made up 18.2% of all marketing analytics platform searches we track, and Mixpanel accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about marketing analytics platforms, Looker Studio appeared in four of the five answers and Mixpanel in two. Looker Studio was mentioned before Mixpanel in three out of five answers.

Among marketing analytics platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Looker Studio, about 8 searches for every 1 for Mixpanel

Looker Studio 477K searchesMixpanel 61.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Looker Studio, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Mixpanel in 2

Looker Studio in 4 of 5Mixpanel in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Looker Studio, named ahead of Mixpanel in 3 of 5 answers

Looker Studio first in 3Mixpanel first in 2

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Top marketing analytics platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Looker Studio was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Mixpanel was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Looker Studio was listed before Mixpanel in three out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Google Analytics1st
  2. HubSpot2nd
  3. AgencyAnalytics3rd
  4. Supermetrics4th
  5. Triple Whale5th
  6. Looker Studio6th
  7. Funnel7th
  8. Mixpanel8th
  9. Adverity–
  10. Dataslayer–
  11. +2 more

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Looker Studio4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • HubSpot3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Google Analytics3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Supermetrics3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Triple Whale3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Mixpanel2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • AgencyAnalytics2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Funnel2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Adverity0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Dataslayer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+2 more

See every answer about marketing analytics platforms

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 Looker Studio or Mixpanel more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Looker Studio and Mixpanel by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 marketing analytics platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Looker Studio and Mixpanel among marketing analytics platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Looker Studio, Mixpanel. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHubSpotLooker StudioGoogle AnalyticsMixpanelSupermetricsTriple WhaleAgencyAnalyticsAdverityFunnelDataslayerTapClicksClarisights
Oct 202557.1%26.6%10.3%2.8%1%1.2%0.55%0.2%0.13%0.09%0.07%0.03%
Nov 202553.3%25.3%11.8%5.8%1.2%1.4%0.63%0.23%0.12%0.1%0.07%0.04%
Dec 202551.1%29.2%11.3%4.6%1.1%1.5%0.61%0.22%0.12%0.12%0.08%0.04%
Jan 202659.5%23.3%10.7%2.9%1.1%1.4%0.58%0.17%0.11%0.11%0.07%0.03%
Feb 202655.5%26.7%12.2%1.8%1.2%1.3%0.66%0.2%0.13%0.13%0.08%0.04%
Mar 202657.6%22.5%14.3%1.9%1.2%1.4%0.56%0.17%0.11%0.11%0.06%0.03%
Apr 202657.9%22.4%14.5%1.9%1.1%1.3%0.56%0.17%0.09%0.09%0.06%0.03%
May 202654.1%25.4%14.6%1.8%1.5%1.5%0.53%0.19%0.1%0.1%0.13%0.03%
Jun 202657.6%22.1%14.4%2.3%1.4%1.3%0.46%0.17%0.09%0.09%0.06%0.03%
Jul 202652.2%24.3%17.3%2.1%1.9%1.3%0.51%0.15%0.08%0.1%0.05%0.03%
Aug 202654.9%21.2%18.2%1.8%1.6%1.3%0.44%0.16%0.08%0.08%0.06%0.03%
Sep 202658%18.2%17.8%2.3%1.4%1.3%0.46%0.17%0.07%0.07%0.05%0.03%

How has the Looker Studio and Mixpanel comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

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

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Mixpanel gained share of searches among marketing analytics platforms worldwide, from 1.8% to 2.3%.

  2. In September 2026, Looker Studio lost share of searches among marketing analytics platforms worldwide, from 21.2% to 18.2%.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Looker Studio’s and Mixpanel’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.

Looker Studio

2 branded search terms

  • looker studio
  • lookerstudio

Mixpanel

2 branded search terms

  • mixpanel
  • mixpanel analytics

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