Optmyzr vs WordStream:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, WordStream had more branded searches than Optmyzr among paid search management platforms worldwide. WordStream had about 6,600 branded searches, while Optmyzr had 4,400. WordStream made up 37.5% of all paid search management platform searches we track, and Optmyzr accounted for 25%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about paid search management platforms, Optmyzr appeared in all five answers and WordStream in none.
Who do people search for more?
WordStream, about 50% more searches than Optmyzr
Who does AI mention more?
Optmyzr, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Optmyzr, the only one of the two named
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Top paid search management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Optmyzr appeared in all five answers. WordStream did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Optmyzr1st
Adalysis2nd
Skai3rd
Opteo4th
Adzooma5th
WordStream–
AdEspresso–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Optmyzr5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Adalysis4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Skai3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Opteo1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Adzooma1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
WordStream0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AdEspresso0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about paid search management platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which paid search management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best paid search management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best paid search management platform for ad campaign optimisation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ppc management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“paid search management platforms”
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 Optmyzr or WordStream more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Optmyzr and WordStream by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven paid search management platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for WordStream, Optmyzr. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | WordStream | Optmyzr | Opteo | Adzooma | AdEspresso | Adalysis | Skai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.7% | 15.4% | 8.4% | 7% | 12.6% | 4.5% | 0.49% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.1% | 15.8% | 8.6% | 6.9% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 0.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.2% | 18.3% | 7.9% | 6.9% | 12% | 4.2% | 0.46% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.2% | 20.6% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 11.1% | 5% | 0.53% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.4% | 23.1% | 10.2% | 8.9% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 0.67% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.7% | 22.2% | 12.1% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 0.54% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.8% | 22.2% | 11.9% | 10.3% | 9.9% | 4.1% | 0.66% |
| May 2026 | 44.4% | 19.7% | 13% | 9% | 8.5% | 4.5% | 0.81% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.9% | 19.5% | 13% | 7.2% | 10.3% | 5.4% | 0.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 45% | 20% | 13.3% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 0.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.1% | 20.9% | 11% | 5.9% | 9.3% | 5.1% | 0.58% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.5% | 25% | 13.6% | 10.1% | 7.4% | 5.7% | 0.63% |
How has the Optmyzr and WordStream comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- WordStream was ahead of Optmyzr in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Optmyzr’s share of searches among paid search management platforms worldwide moved from 15.4% to 25%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WordStream’s share of searches among paid search management platforms worldwide moved from 51.7% to 37.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 6.6K.
How did search popularity change for paid search management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Optmyzr gained share of searches among paid search management platforms worldwide, from 20.9% to 25%.

In September 2026, WordStream lost share of searches among paid search management platforms worldwide, from 47.1% to 37.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Optmyzr’s and WordStream’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.
Optmyzr
1 branded search term
- optmyzr
WordStream
1 branded search term
- wordstream
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