Aspire vs Viral Nation:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Viral Nation had more branded searches than Aspire among creator network platforms worldwide. Viral Nation had about 6,600 branded searches, while Aspire had 30. Viral Nation made up 3.2% of all creator network platform searches we track, and Aspire accounted for 0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about creator network platforms, Aspire appeared in three of the five answers and Viral Nation in none.
Who do people search for more?
Viral Nation, about 220 searches for every 1 for Aspire
Who does AI mention more?
Aspire, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Viral Nation in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Aspire, the only one of the two named
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Top creator network platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Aspire was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Viral Nation 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.
Collabstr4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Aspire3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LTK2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AnyMind Group0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Viral Nation0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
The Influencer Marketing Factory0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Onalytica0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Find Your Influence0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about creator network platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which creator network should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best creator networks?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best creator network for many creators?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“creator network”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“influencer network platform”
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 20, 2026.
Is Aspire or Viral Nation more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Aspire and Viral Nation by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight creator network platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Viral Nation, Aspire. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | LTK | Collabstr | AnyMind Group | Viral Nation | The Influencer Marketing Factory | Onalytica | Find Your Influence | Aspire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 80.4% | 10.1% | 6.7% | 2% | 0.58% | 0.12% | 0.1% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 82.7% | 8.4% | 6.2% | 2% | 0.49% | 0.08% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.6% | 10.1% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 0.49% | 0.08% | 0.1% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 73.6% | 13.3% | 8.1% | 4% | 0.76% | 0.1% | 0.13% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 71% | 15.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 0.62% | 0.18% | 0.15% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.6% | 13.4% | 10% | 3.3% | 0.53% | 0.13% | 0.11% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 74% | 13.6% | 8.3% | 3.3% | 0.53% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 81.9% | 8.6% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 0.41% | 0.07% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 81.8% | 8.6% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 0.51% | 0.07% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.7% | 15.6% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 0.76% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 70.7% | 15.6% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.8% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.2% | 0.78% | 0.16% | 0.08% | 0.01% |
How has the Aspire and Viral Nation comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Viral Nation was ahead of Aspire in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aspire’s share of searches among creator network platforms worldwide moved from <0.01% to 0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 30.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Viral Nation’s share of searches among creator network platforms worldwide moved from 2% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 6.6K.
How did search popularity change for creator network platforms worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Aspire nor Viral Nation moved beyond provider rounding among creator network platforms in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aspire’s and Viral Nation’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.
Aspire
1 branded search term
- aspire deal
Viral Nation
1 branded search term
- viral nation
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