7shifts vs Planday:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, 7shifts had more branded searches than Planday among workforce management platforms worldwide. 7shifts had about 90,500 branded searches, while Planday had 33,100. 7shifts made up 12.7% of all workforce management platform searches we track, and Planday accounted for 4.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about workforce management platforms, 7shifts appeared in two of the five answers and Planday in none.
Who do people search for more?
7shifts, about 3 searches for every 1 for Planday
Who does AI mention more?
7shifts, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Planday in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
7shifts, the only one of the two named
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Top workforce management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, 7shifts was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Planday 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.
Deputy1st
UKG2nd
When I Work3rd- 7shifts4th
- Workday Workforce Management5th
Planday–
Sling–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Deputy4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- UKG3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- When I Work2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- 7shifts2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Workday Workforce Management2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Planday0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Sling0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about workforce management platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which workforce management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best workforce management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best workforce management platform for hourly teams?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“employee scheduling software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“time tracking software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is 7shifts or Planday more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for 7shifts and Planday by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven workforce management platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for 7shifts, Planday. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | UKG | When I Work | 7shifts | Planday | Sling | Deputy | Workday Workforce Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60% | 22% | 12.1% | 5.4% | 0.34% | 0.13% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.8% | 19.4% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 0.19% | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.7% | 22.3% | 12.2% | 4.5% | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.8% | 19.4% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 0.18% | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.9% | 19.4% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 0.18% | 0.11% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.7% | 19.4% | 10.6% | 4.8% | 0.39% | 0.14% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.8% | 19.4% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 0.22% | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 56.1% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 5% | 0.25% | 4.2% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.6% | 21.1% | 11.6% | 5.2% | 0.16% | 4.3% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.3% | 18.9% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 0.17% | 0.11% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.8% | 19.5% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 0.16% | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.3% | 19% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 0.03% |
How has the 7shifts and Planday comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- 7shifts was ahead of Planday in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 7shifts’ share of searches among workforce management platforms worldwide moved from 12.1% to 12.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Planday’s share of searches among workforce management platforms worldwide moved from 5.4% to 4.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for workforce management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, 7shifts gained share of searches among workforce management platforms worldwide, from 10.7% to 12.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 7shifts’ and Planday’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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