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title: "Queue management software: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare the virtual queue and waitlist software businesses use to manage walk-in customers. Share of Search among QLess, Waitwhile, Qmatic, Qminder, Wavetec, Qtrac, Skiplino and WaitWell, the queue management software Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/categories/queue-management-software"
publisher: "Brandwave"
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# Queue management software: Which are searched most?

Compare the virtual queue and waitlist software businesses use to manage walk-in customers. Share of Search among QLess, Waitwhile, Qmatic, Qminder, Wavetec, Qtrac, Skiplino and WaitWell, the queue management software Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Queue management software
- **Market**: Global
- **Brands compared**: 8
- **Month measured**: Sep 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: QLess, 29.4%

## Which brand is most popular in search among queue management software worldwide?

- QLess and Waitwhile share the highest share of searches among queue management software worldwide, at 29.4% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qmatic’s share of searches among queue management software worldwide decreased from 19.4% to 16.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qminder’s share of searches among queue management software worldwide increased from 8.6% to 10.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QLess’ share of searches among queue management software worldwide peaked at 39.3% in December 2025 and was lowest at 26.3% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Waitwhile’s share of searches among queue management software worldwide peaked at 32.1% in June 2026 and was lowest at 25.4% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qmatic’s share of searches among queue management software worldwide peaked at 19.4% in October 2025 and was lowest at 13.4% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qminder’s share of searches among queue management software worldwide peaked at 12.8% in March 2026 and was lowest at 7.8% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wavetec’s share of searches among queue management software worldwide peaked at 6.4% in June 2026 and was lowest at 4.1% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qtrac’s share of searches among queue management software worldwide peaked at 5.7% in March 2026 and was lowest at 4.5% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Skiplino’s share of searches among queue management software worldwide peaked at 4.7% in July 2026 and was lowest at 2.8% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QLess, Waitwhile, Wavetec, Qtrac, Skiplino and WaitWell held steady: their share of searches among queue management software worldwide each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Top queue management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Waitwhile, Qmatic and Qminder were mentioned most often, in three of the five answers. Waitwhile was recommended most often, coming first in two out of four answers that gave a list. Qminder was second, and Qmatic was third. Qtrac, which ranked sixth in searches, was not mentioned at all.

Brands get a higher AI rank if they are mentioned earlier in the answers that list options.

| Brand | AI rank | ChatGPT answers that named it | Google AI Overviews that named it | All answers that named it |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Waitwhile | 1st | 3 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| Qminder | 2nd | 3 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| Qmatic | 3rd | 2 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| WaitWell | 4th | 2 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| Wavetec | 5th | 1 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| QLess | 6th | 2 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| Skiplino | 7th | 1 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 5 |
| Qtrac | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |

## Every AI answer about queue management software

- Asked ChatGPT "Which queue management system should I use?": 1. Waitwhile, 2. Qminder, 3. Qmatic
- Asked ChatGPT "What are the best queue management systems?": 1. Qminder, 2. Waitwhile, 3. WaitWell, 4. Qmatic, 5. QLess, 6. Skiplino, 7. Wavetec
- Asked ChatGPT "What's the best queue management system for a walk-in service business?": 1. Waitwhile, 2. Qminder, 3. WaitWell, 4. QLess
- Searched Google, AI Overview "queue management system": 1. Wavetec, 2. Qmatic
- Searched Google, AI Overview "virtual queue": named none of the brands we track

Not named in any answer: Qtrac.

Brands are listed in the order each answer named them. The answers were collected in the United States on October 22, 2026.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [QLess vs Waitwhile: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/qless-vs-waitwhile): 29.4% Share of Search each.
- [QLess vs Qmatic: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/qless-vs-qmatic): 29.4% against 16.1% Share of Search.
- [QLess vs Qminder: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/qless-vs-qminder): 29.4% against 10.7% Share of Search.
- [QLess vs Wavetec: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/qless-vs-wavetec): 29.4% against 5.8% Share of Search.
- [Waitwhile vs Qmatic: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/qmatic-vs-waitwhile): 29.4% against 16.1% Share of Search.
- [Waitwhile vs Qminder: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/qminder-vs-waitwhile): 29.4% against 10.7% Share of Search.
- [Waitwhile vs Wavetec: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/waitwhile-vs-wavetec): 29.4% against 5.8% Share of Search.
- [Qmatic vs Qminder: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/qmatic-vs-qminder): 16.1% against 10.7% Share of Search.
- [Qmatic vs Wavetec: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/qmatic-vs-wavetec): 16.1% against 5.8% Share of Search.
- [Qminder vs Wavetec: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/qminder-vs-wavetec): 10.7% against 5.8% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for queue management software worldwide in September 2026?

- In September 2026, Qmatic gained share of searches among queue management software worldwide, from 13.4% to 16.1%.
- In September 2026, Skiplino lost share of searches among queue management software worldwide, from 4.7% to 3.9%.
- In September 2026, QLess lost share of searches among queue management software worldwide, from 30.1% to 29.4%.
- In September 2026, Waitwhile lost share of searches among queue management software worldwide, from 30.1% to 29.4%.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Qminder worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 4.4K in September 2026.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | QLess | 29.4% | 12.1K | 0.0% | QLess |
| 2 | Waitwhile | 29.4% | 12.1K | 0.0% | Waitwhile |
| 3 | Qmatic | 16.1% | 6.6K | +22.2% | Qmatic |
| 4 | Qminder | 10.7% | 4.4K | 0.0% | Qminder |
| 5 | Wavetec | 5.8% | 2.4K | 0.0% | Wavetec |
| 6 | Qtrac | 4.6% | 1.9K | 0.0% | Lavi Industries |
| 7 | Skiplino | 3.9% | 1.6K | -15.8% | Skiplino |
| 8 | WaitWell | 0.05% | 20 | — | WaitWell |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | QLess | 12.1K | 28.9% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Waitwhile | 12.1K | 28.9% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Qmatic | 8.1K | 19.4% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Qminder | 3.6K | 8.6% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Wavetec | 2.4K | 5.7% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | Qtrac | 1.9K | 4.5% | 6 |
| Oct 2025 | Skiplino | 1.6K | 3.8% | 7 |
| Oct 2025 | WaitWell | 0 | 0% | 8 |
| Nov 2025 | QLess | 14.8K | 35.1% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Waitwhile | 12.1K | 28.7% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Qmatic | 6.6K | 15.6% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Qminder | 3.6K | 8.5% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Qtrac | 1.9K | 4.5% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Wavetec | 1.9K | 4.5% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | Skiplino | 1.3K | 3.1% | 7 |
| Nov 2025 | WaitWell | 0 | 0% | 8 |
| Dec 2025 | QLess | 18.1K | 39.3% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Waitwhile | 12.1K | 26.3% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Qmatic | 6.6K | 14.3% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Qminder | 3.6K | 7.8% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Qtrac | 2.4K | 5.2% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Wavetec | 1.9K | 4.1% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | Skiplino | 1.3K | 2.8% | 7 |
| Dec 2025 | WaitWell | 0 | 0% | 8 |
| Jan 2026 | QLess | 18.1K | 38% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Waitwhile | 12.1K | 25.4% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Qmatic | 6.6K | 13.9% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Qminder | 4.4K | 9.2% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Qtrac | 2.4K | 5% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Wavetec | 2.4K | 5% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | Skiplino | 1.6K | 3.4% | 7 |
| Jan 2026 | WaitWell | 0 | 0% | 8 |
| Feb 2026 | QLess | 14.8K | 34.3% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Waitwhile | 12.1K | 28% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Qmatic | 6.6K | 15.3% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Qminder | 3.6K | 8.3% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Qtrac | 2.4K | 5.6% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Wavetec | 2.4K | 5.6% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | Skiplino | 1.3K | 3% | 7 |
| Feb 2026 | WaitWell | 0 | 0% | 8 |
| Mar 2026 | QLess | 12.1K | 28.6% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Waitwhile | 12.1K | 28.6% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Qmatic | 6.6K | 15.6% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Qminder | 5.4K | 12.8% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Qtrac | 2.4K | 5.7% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Wavetec | 2.4K | 5.7% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | Skiplino | 1.3K | 3.1% | 7 |
| Mar 2026 | WaitWell | 0 | 0% | 8 |
| Apr 2026 | QLess | 12.1K | 29.4% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Waitwhile | 12.1K | 29.4% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Qmatic | 6.6K | 16.1% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Qminder | 4.4K | 10.7% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Wavetec | 2.4K | 5.8% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Qtrac | 1.9K | 4.6% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | Skiplino | 1.6K | 3.9% | 7 |
| Apr 2026 | WaitWell | 0 | 0% | 8 |
| May 2026 | QLess | 12.1K | 29.7% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Waitwhile | 12.1K | 29.7% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Qmatic | 6.6K | 16.2% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Qminder | 4.4K | 10.8% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Wavetec | 2.4K | 5.9% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Qtrac | 1.9K | 4.7% | 6 |
| May 2026 | Skiplino | 1.3K | 3.2% | 7 |
| May 2026 | WaitWell | 0 | 0% | 8 |
| Jun 2026 | Waitwhile | 12.1K | 32.1% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | QLess | 9.9K | 26.3% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Qmatic | 5.4K | 14.3% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Qminder | 4.4K | 11.7% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Wavetec | 2.4K | 6.4% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Qtrac | 1.9K | 5% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | Skiplino | 1.6K | 4.2% | 7 |
| Jun 2026 | WaitWell | 0 | 0% | 8 |
| Jul 2026 | QLess | 12.1K | 30.1% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Waitwhile | 12.1K | 30.1% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Qmatic | 5.4K | 13.4% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Qminder | 4.4K | 10.9% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Wavetec | 2.4K | 6% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Qtrac | 1.9K | 4.7% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | Skiplino | 1.9K | 4.7% | 7 |
| Jul 2026 | WaitWell | 0 | 0% | 8 |
| Aug 2026 | QLess | 12.1K | 30.1% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Waitwhile | 12.1K | 30.1% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Qmatic | 5.4K | 13.4% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Qminder | 4.4K | 10.9% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Wavetec | 2.4K | 6% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Qtrac | 1.9K | 4.7% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | Skiplino | 1.9K | 4.7% | 7 |
| Aug 2026 | WaitWell | 0 | 0% | 8 |
| Sep 2026 | QLess | 12.1K | 29.4% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | Waitwhile | 12.1K | 29.4% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | Qmatic | 6.6K | 16.1% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | Qminder | 4.4K | 10.7% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Wavetec | 2.4K | 5.8% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Qtrac | 1.9K | 4.6% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | Skiplino | 1.6K | 3.9% | 7 |
| Sep 2026 | WaitWell | 20 | 0.05% | 8 |

## What is being compared

- **QLess**: Measured on the search term “qless”.
- **Qmatic**: Measured on the search term “qmatic”.
- **Qminder**: Measured on the search term “qminder”.
- **Qtrac**: Measured on the search term “qtrac”.
- **Skiplino**: Measured on the search term “skiplino”.
- **WaitWell**: Measured on the search term “waitwell software”.
- **Waitwhile**: Measured on the search term “waitwhile”.
- **Wavetec**: Measured on the search term “wavetec”.

- [QLess](/demand/global-en/brands/qless)
- [Qmatic](/demand/global-en/brands/qmatic)
- [Qminder](/demand/global-en/brands/qminder)
- [Qtrac](/demand/global-en/brands/qtrac)
- [Skiplino](/demand/global-en/brands/skiplino)
- [WaitWell](/demand/global-en/brands/waitwell)
- [Waitwhile](/demand/global-en/brands/waitwhile)
- [Wavetec](/demand/global-en/brands/wavetec)

## Methodology

- [How is the Brand Demand Index measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among queue management software worldwide?

QLess and Waitwhile share the highest share of searches among queue management software worldwide, at 29.4% in September 2026. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

## Cite this page

Brandwave. "Queue management software: Which are searched most?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/categories/queue-management-software

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