Amplitude vs Plausible:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Plausible had more branded searches than Amplitude among web analytics tools worldwide. Plausible had about 8,260 branded searches, while Amplitude had 3,380. Plausible made up 0.21% of all web analytics tool searches we track, and Amplitude accounted for 0.09%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about web analytics tools, Plausible appeared in all five answers and Amplitude in none.
Who do people search for more?
Plausible, about 2 searches for every 1 for Amplitude
Who does AI mention more?
Plausible, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Plausible, the only one of the two named
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Top web analytics tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Plausible appeared in all five answers. Amplitude 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Google Analytics5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Clarity5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Plausible5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Matomo4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
PostHog3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Adobe Analytics2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mixpanel1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fathom Analytics1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Similarweb0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Amplitude0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about web analytics tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which web analytics tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best web analytics tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best web analytics tool for a small website?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“web analytics tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“website analytics tool”
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 Amplitude or Plausible more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Amplitude and Plausible by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 13 web analytics tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Plausible, Amplitude. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Analytics | Similarweb | PostHog | Microsoft Clarity | Hotjar | Mixpanel | Matomo | Adobe Analytics | Umami | Plausible | Mode Analytics | Amplitude | Fathom Analytics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 68.5% | 13% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.64% | 0.2% | 0.29% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.16% |
| Nov 2025 | 67.7% | 12.8% | 3.9% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 0.63% | 0.2% | 0.29% | 0.2% | 0.17% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 71.1% | 11.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 0.55% | 0.26% | 0.25% | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 67.9% | 12.9% | 4.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.63% | 0.24% | 0.29% | 0.2% | 0.17% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 72.9% | 11.3% | 3.4% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.56% | 0.26% | 0.31% | 0.27% | 0.24% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 71.5% | 13.5% | 5% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.98% | 0.54% | 0.25% | 0.3% | 0.22% | 0.19% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.7% | 11.6% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.99% | 0.47% | 0.26% | 0.31% | 0.23% | 0.17% | 0.11% |
| May 2026 | 78.9% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.73% | 0.41% | 0.23% | 0.34% | 0.16% | 0.15% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.5% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 5% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.45% | 0.26% | 0.37% | 0.18% | 0.16% | 0.13% |
| Jul 2026 | 74% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.97% | 0.37% | 0.32% | 0.31% | 0.15% | 0.16% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 75.6% | 7.7% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.97% | 0.38% | 0.27% | 0.26% | 0.12% | 0.13% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 75.1% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.97% | 0.31% | 0.27% | 0.21% | 0.1% | 0.09% | 0.06% |
How has the Amplitude and Plausible comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Plausible was ahead of Amplitude in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Amplitude’s share of searches among web analytics tools worldwide moved from 0.2% to 0.09%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.8K to 3.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Plausible’s share of searches among web analytics tools worldwide moved from 0.29% to 0.21%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.2K to 8.3K.
How did search popularity change for web analytics tools worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Amplitude fell from 11th to 12th among web analytics tools worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Amplitude’s and Plausible’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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