Algolia vs Klevu:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Algolia had more branded searches than Klevu among product recommendation platforms worldwide. Algolia had about 40,500 branded searches, while Klevu had 1,000. Algolia made up 58.4% of all product recommendation platform searches we track, and Klevu accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about product recommendation platforms, Algolia appeared in three of the five answers and Klevu in none.
Who do people search for more?
Algolia, about 41 searches for every 1 for Klevu
Who does AI mention more?
Algolia, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Klevu in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Algolia, the only one of the two named
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Top product recommendation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Algolia was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Klevu 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.
Nosto1st- Algolia2nd
Rebuy2nd
Bloomreach4th
Constructor5th
Searchspring–
Klevu–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Nosto4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Rebuy4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Algolia3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Bloomreach3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Constructor1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Searchspring0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Klevu0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about product recommendation platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which product recommendation platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best product recommendation platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best product recommendation platform for an online store?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“product recommendation platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ecommerce recommendation software”
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 Algolia or Klevu more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Algolia and Klevu by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven product recommendation platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Algolia, Klevu. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Algolia | Bloomreach | Nosto | Searchspring | Constructor | Klevu | Rebuy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.3% | 22.4% | 8.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.9% | 19.4% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.77% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.1% | 18.9% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.75% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.1% | 22.7% | 8.4% | 2% | 1.9% | 2% | 0.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.2% | 25.6% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 62% | 22.7% | 8.4% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 0.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.8% | 23% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.75% |
| May 2026 | 61.1% | 22.3% | 10.2% | 2% | 1.6% | 2% | 0.89% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.9% | 22.2% | 10.1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 0.89% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.4% | 22.5% | 10.2% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.73% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.8% | 22.6% | 10.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.73% |
| Sep 2026 | 58.4% | 26.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.85% |
How has the Algolia and Klevu comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Algolia was ahead of Klevu in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Algolia’s share of searches among product recommendation platforms worldwide moved from 61.3% to 58.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Klevu’s share of searches among product recommendation platforms worldwide moved from 2.4% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1K.
How did search popularity change for product recommendation platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Algolia lost share of searches among product recommendation platforms worldwide, from 61.8% to 58.4%.
In September 2026, Klevu fell from 5th to 6th among product recommendation platforms worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Algolia’s and Klevu’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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