Firebase Cloud Messaging vs OneSignal:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, OneSignal had more branded searches than Firebase Cloud Messaging among web push notification platforms worldwide. OneSignal had about 56,100 branded searches, while Firebase Cloud Messaging had 8,100. OneSignal made up 55.8% of all web push notification platform searches we track, and Firebase Cloud Messaging accounted for 8.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about web push notification platforms, OneSignal appeared in three of the five answers and Firebase Cloud Messaging in two. OneSignal was mentioned before Firebase Cloud Messaging in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
OneSignal, about 7 searches for every 1 for Firebase Cloud Messaging
Who does AI mention more?
OneSignal, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Firebase Cloud Messaging in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
OneSignal, named ahead of Firebase Cloud Messaging in every answer
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Top web push notification platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, OneSignal was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Firebase Cloud Messaging was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. OneSignal was listed before Firebase Cloud Messaging in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- OneSignal3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Webpushr3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
PushEngage3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Firebase Cloud Messaging2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
WonderPush1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
PushAlert0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Subscribers0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about web push notification platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which web push notification platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best web push notification platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best web push notification platform for website visitors?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“web push notifications”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“browser push notifications”
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 Firebase Cloud Messaging or OneSignal more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Firebase Cloud Messaging and OneSignal by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven web push notification platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for OneSignal, Firebase Cloud Messaging. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | OneSignal | PushAlert | Firebase Cloud Messaging | WonderPush | Webpushr | PushEngage | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52% | 34.7% | 10.3% | 0.91% | 1.1% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.4% | 31.1% | 9.2% | 0.99% | 1.2% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.8% | 34.5% | 10.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.6% | 30.7% | 9.1% | 0.96% | 1.5% | 1% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.8% | 34.5% | 10.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.2% | 34.6% | 10.2% | 0.92% | 1.1% | 0.86% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.8% | 30.9% | 9.1% | 1.3% | 0.96% | 0.94% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 57.2% | 31.1% | 9.2% | 0.99% | 0.86% | 0.65% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.9% | 31.5% | 9.3% | 1.3% | 0.87% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.8% | 32.8% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.8% | 32.7% | 9.7% | 1% | 1% | 0.68% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.8% | 33.2% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 0.91% | 0.7% | 0% |
How has the Firebase Cloud Messaging and OneSignal comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- OneSignal was ahead of Firebase Cloud Messaging in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Firebase Cloud Messaging’s share of searches among web push notification platforms worldwide moved from 10.3% to 8.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OneSignal’s share of searches among web push notification platforms worldwide moved from 52% to 55.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 61.3K to 56.1K.
How did search popularity change for web push notification platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, OneSignal gained share of searches among web push notification platforms worldwide, from 54.8% to 55.8%.
In September 2026, Firebase Cloud Messaging lost share of searches among web push notification platforms worldwide, from 9.7% to 8.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Firebase Cloud Messaging’s and OneSignal’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.
Firebase Cloud Messaging
1 branded search term
- firebase cloud messaging
OneSignal
6 branded search terms
- one signal
- one signal notifications
- OneSignal
- onesignal app
- onesignal push
- onesignal push notification
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