Shared inbox platforms:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, Front was the most searched among shared inbox platforms worldwide, with an estimated 2.9K branded searches and 36.2% estimated Share of Search within this set. Worldwide · English terms: these are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Compare services and tools used to manage customer email collaboratively in a shared inbox. 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 Front, Missive, Gmelius, Helpwise, Hiver. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Front | Missive | Gmelius | Helpwise | Hiver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.6% | 16.6% | 38.5% | 13.7% | 2.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.7% | 16.9% | 39% | 13.9% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.8% | 12.9% | 37.3% | 15.5% | 3.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.1% | 9.8% | 37.6% | 17.4% | 4.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.8% | 14.2% | 33.9% | 19.3% | 4.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.8% | 19% | 30.2% | 15.1% | 4.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 27% | 20.8% | 38.1% | 10.9% | 3.3% |
| May 2026 | 28.2% | 26.3% | 27% | 13.8% | 4.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.7% | 19.5% | 43.6% | 10.4% | 3.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.5% | 26% | 25.6% | 13.9% | 4.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.2% | 24.6% | 21.4% | 12.8% | 5% |
| 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 | 36.2% | 2.9K | 0% | +6.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.6% | 2K | -22.8% | -1.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 21.4% | 1.7K | -32% | -4.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.8% | 1K | -25% | -1.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5% | 400 | -16.7% | +0.1 points |
1.
Front36.2%
held 1st · 2.9K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +6.7 points
2.
Missive24.6%
held 2nd · 2K estimated branded searches · -22.8% vs prior month · -1.4 points
3.
Gmelius21.4%
held 3rd · 1.7K estimated branded searches · -32% vs prior month · -4.3 points
4.
Helpwise12.8%
held 4th · 1K estimated branded searches · -25% vs prior month · -1.1 points
5.
Hiver5%
held 5th · 400 estimated branded searches · -16.7% vs prior month · +0.1 points
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Which brand is most popular in search among shared inbox platforms worldwide?
5 brands
In August 2026, Front was the most searched among shared inbox platforms worldwide, with an estimated 2.9K branded searches and 36.2% estimated Share of Search within this set. Missive is in 2nd place, 11.6 percentage points behind at 24.6% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.6% → 36.2% | 36.2%Aug 2026 | 22.7%Jun 2026 | 2nd → 1st | |
| 16.6% → 24.6% | 26.3%May 2026 | 9.8%Jan 2026 | 3rd → 2nd | |
| 38.5% → 21.4% | 43.6%Jun 2026 | 21.4%Aug 2026 | 1st → 3rd | |
| 13.7% → 12.8% | 19.3%Feb 2026 | 10.4%Jun 2026 | 4th | |
| 2.5% → 5% | 5%Aug 2026 | 2.4%Nov 2025 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Front’s estimated Share of Search among shared inbox platforms worldwide increased from 28.6% to 36.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Missive’s estimated Share of Search among shared inbox platforms worldwide increased from 16.6% to 24.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Gmelius’ estimated Share of Search among shared inbox platforms worldwide decreased from 38.5% to 21.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Helpwise’s estimated Share of Search among shared inbox platforms worldwide decreased from 13.7% to 12.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Hiver’s estimated Share of Search among shared inbox platforms worldwide increased from 2.5% to 5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Front’s estimated Share of Search among shared inbox platforms worldwide peaked at 36.2% in August 2026 and was lowest at 22.7% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Missive’s estimated Share of Search among shared inbox platforms worldwide peaked at 26.3% in May 2026 and was lowest at 9.8% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Gmelius’ estimated Share of Search among shared inbox platforms worldwide peaked at 43.6% in June 2026 and was lowest at 21.4% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Helpwise’s estimated Share of Search among shared inbox platforms worldwide peaked at 19.3% in February 2026 and was lowest at 10.4% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Hiver’s estimated Share of Search among shared inbox platforms worldwide peaked at 5% in August 2026 and was lowest at 2.4% in November 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Front rose from 2nd to 1st among shared inbox platforms worldwide.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Missive rose from 3rd to 2nd among shared inbox platforms worldwide.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Gmelius fell from 1st to 3rd among shared inbox platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for shared inbox platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Front gained estimated Share of Search among shared inbox platforms worldwide, from 29.5% to 36.2%.

In August 2026, Gmelius lost estimated Share of Search among shared inbox platforms worldwide, from 25.6% to 21.4%.

In August 2026, Missive lost estimated Share of Search among shared inbox platforms worldwide, from 26% to 24.6%.

In August 2026, Helpwise lost estimated Share of Search among shared inbox platforms worldwide, from 13.9% to 12.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Hiver worldwide rose 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 300 to 400 in August 2026.

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