Bolt vs FlutterFlow:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, FlutterFlow had more branded searches than Bolt among AI app builders worldwide. FlutterFlow had about 294,000 branded searches, while Bolt had 110,000. FlutterFlow made up 8% of all AI app builder searches we track, and Bolt accounted for 3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI app builders, Bolt appeared in three of the five answers and FlutterFlow in two. Bolt and FlutterFlow were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
FlutterFlow, about 3 searches for every 1 for Bolt
Who does AI mention more?
Bolt, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, FlutterFlow in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top AI app builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bolt was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. FlutterFlow was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Bolt and FlutterFlow were each listed first in two of the four answers 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.
Replit4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bubble4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Bolt3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lovable3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Base442 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- FlutterFlow2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
v02 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Emergent0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about AI app builders
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI app builder should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI app builders?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI app builder for a web app?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai app builder”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“no code app builder”
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 Bolt or FlutterFlow more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bolt and FlutterFlow by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight AI app builders we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for FlutterFlow, Bolt. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Replit | Base44 | FlutterFlow | Bolt | Lovable | Emergent | v0 | Bubble |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.1% | 34.2% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 38% | 37.7% | 7.9% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.9% | 34.7% | 8.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.4% | 35.7% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.2% | 40.6% | 6.6% | 2% | 3% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.3% | 41.7% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.75% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.8% | 41.2% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.74% |
| May 2026 | 41.6% | 41% | 6.5% | 2% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.61% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.6% | 40.1% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.59% |
| Jul 2026 | 40% | 39.5% | 7.8% | 3.6% | 4.3% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.59% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.6% | 45.1% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.45% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.8% | 41% | 8% | 3% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
How has the Bolt and FlutterFlow comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- FlutterFlow was ahead of Bolt in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bolt’s share of searches among AI app builders worldwide moved from 3.8% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FlutterFlow’s share of searches among AI app builders worldwide moved from 6.9% to 8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 294K.
How did search popularity change for AI app builders worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, FlutterFlow gained share of searches among AI app builders worldwide, from 7.3% to 8%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bolt’s and FlutterFlow’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.
Bolt
2 branded search terms
- bolt new
- bolt.new
FlutterFlow
4 branded search terms
- flutter flow
- flutterflow
- flutterflow app builder
- flutterflow io
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