SEO rank tracking platforms:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, SE Ranking was the most searched among SEO rank tracking platforms worldwide, with an estimated 40.5K branded searches and 91.3% estimated Share of Search within this set. Worldwide · English terms: these are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
SE Ranking91.3%AccuRanker5.5%
ProRankTracker1.8%Nightwatch0.83%
Wincher0.56%
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Compare dedicated tools for tracking keyword positions over time. 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.
Share of Search by month for SE Ranking, AccuRanker. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | SE Ranking | AccuRanker | ProRankTracker | Nightwatch | Wincher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 87.3% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.66% |
| Nov 2025 | 88.1% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 3.8% | 0.58% |
| Dec 2025 | 89.2% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3% | 0.59% |
| Jan 2026 | 90% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.55% |
| Feb 2026 | 79.2% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 0.97% | 0.75% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.1% | 5.4% | 13.9% | 1% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 90.8% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 0.74% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 95.5% | 2.4% | 1% | 0.37% | 0.77% |
| Jun 2026 | 92.7% | 4.8% | 0.97% | 0.66% | 0.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 92.3% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.76% |
| Aug 2026 | 91.3% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 0.83% | 0.56% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 91.3% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -0.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 5.5% | 2.5K | -3.5% | +0.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.8% | 780 | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.83% | 370 | -14% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.56% | 250 | -39% | -0.2 points |
91.3%
held 1st · 40.5K estimated branded searches · -18.2% vs prior month · -0.9 points
5.5%
held 2nd · 2.5K estimated branded searches · -3.5% vs prior month · +0.8 points
1.8%
held 3rd · 780 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +0.3 points
0.83%
held 4th · 370 estimated branded searches · -14% vs prior month · 0 points
5.
Wincher0.56%
held 5th · 250 estimated branded searches · -39% vs prior month · -0.2 points
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Which brand is most popular in search among SEO rank tracking platforms worldwide?
5 brands
In August 2026, SE Ranking was the most searched among SEO rank tracking platforms worldwide, with an estimated 40.5K branded searches and 91.3% estimated Share of Search within this set. AccuRanker is in 2nd place, 85.8 percentage points behind at 5.5% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87.3% → 91.3% | 95.5%May 2026 | 78.1%Mar 2026 | 1st | |
| 6.8% → 5.5% | 6.8%Oct 2025 | 2.4%May 2026 | 2nd | |
| 2.1% → 1.8% | 14.1%Feb 2026 | 0.97%Jun 2026 | 4th → 3rd | |
| 3.1% → 0.83% | 3.8%Nov 2025 | 0.37%May 2026 | 3rd → 4th | |
| 0.66% → 0.56% | 1.5%Mar 2026 | 0.55%Jan 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SE Ranking’s estimated Share of Search among SEO rank tracking platforms worldwide increased from 87.3% to 91.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AccuRanker’s estimated Share of Search among SEO rank tracking platforms worldwide decreased from 6.8% to 5.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Nightwatch’s estimated Share of Search among SEO rank tracking platforms worldwide decreased from 3.1% to 0.83%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SE Ranking’s estimated Share of Search among SEO rank tracking platforms worldwide peaked at 95.5% in May 2026 and was lowest at 78.1% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AccuRanker’s estimated Share of Search among SEO rank tracking platforms worldwide peaked at 6.8% in October 2025 and was lowest at 2.4% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ProRankTracker’s estimated Share of Search among SEO rank tracking platforms worldwide peaked at 14.1% in February 2026 and was lowest at 0.97% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Nightwatch’s estimated Share of Search among SEO rank tracking platforms worldwide peaked at 3.8% in November 2025 and was lowest at 0.37% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ProRankTracker rose from 4th to 3rd among SEO rank tracking platforms worldwide.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Nightwatch fell from 3rd to 4th among SEO rank tracking platforms worldwide.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Wincher held steady: its estimated Share of Search among SEO rank tracking platforms worldwide moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for SEO rank tracking platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, AccuRanker gained estimated Share of Search among SEO rank tracking platforms worldwide, from 4.7% to 5.5%.

In August 2026, SE Ranking lost estimated Share of Search among SEO rank tracking platforms worldwide, from 92.3% to 91.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Nightwatch worldwide fell 85.9% over 11 measured months, from 2.6K to 370 in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for ProRankTracker worldwide fell 55.7% over 11 measured months, from 1.8K to 780 in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Wincher worldwide fell 55.4% over 11 measured months, from 560 to 250 in August 2026.

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