AppsFlyer vs Kantar:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kantar had more branded searches than AppsFlyer among media measurement platforms worldwide. Kantar had about 90,500 branded searches, while AppsFlyer had 74,000. Kantar made up 16.8% of all media measurement platform searches we track, and AppsFlyer accounted for 13.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about media measurement platforms, AppsFlyer appeared in two of the five answers and Kantar in one. AppsFlyer was mentioned before Kantar in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Kantar, about 22% more searches than AppsFlyer
Who does AI mention more?
AppsFlyer, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Kantar in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
AppsFlyer, named ahead of Kantar in 2 of 2 answers
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Top media measurement platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, AppsFlyer was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Kantar was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. AppsFlyer was listed before Kantar in every answer that named either.
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.
Nielsen4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Comscore3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rockerbox3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- AppsFlyer2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DoubleVerify2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
VideoAmp2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Measured2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Kantar1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ipsos0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
GfK0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about media measurement platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which media measurement platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best media measurement platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best media measurement platform for audience measurement?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“media measurement platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“audience measurement software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is AppsFlyer or Kantar more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AppsFlyer and Kantar by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten media measurement platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Kantar, AppsFlyer. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ipsos | GfK | Kantar | AppsFlyer | Comscore | Nielsen | DoubleVerify | VideoAmp | Measured | Rockerbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.2% | 16.5% | 20.3% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.44% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.4% | 20.5% | 20.5% | 13.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.45% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.3% | 19% | 19% | 12.7% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.51% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.1% | 18% | 18% | 14.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2% | 0.58% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.7% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.2% | 18.4% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.49% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.1% | 14.8% | 17.9% | 12.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.47% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 45.3% | 13.6% | 20.2% | 13.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.44% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.5% | 10.4% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.41% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.2% | 13% | 19.5% | 15.9% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.41% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 46% | 13.8% | 16.9% | 13.8% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.54% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.7% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 13.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.36% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
How has the AppsFlyer and Kantar comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kantar was ahead of AppsFlyer in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AppsFlyer’s share of searches among media measurement platforms worldwide moved from 11.1% to 13.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kantar’s share of searches among media measurement platforms worldwide moved from 20.3% to 16.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 90.5K.
How did search popularity change for media measurement platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, GfK overtook Kantar and AppsFlyer to rank 2nd among media measurement platforms worldwide, with 16.8% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Kantar worldwide fell 33% over 12 measured months, from 135K to 90.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AppsFlyer’s and Kantar’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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