Buffer vs Supergrow:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Supergrow had more branded searches than Buffer among LinkedIn content tools worldwide. Supergrow had about 1,710 branded searches, while Buffer had 480. Supergrow made up 8.1% of all LinkedIn content tool searches we track, and Buffer accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about LinkedIn content tools, Buffer appeared in three of the five answers and Supergrow in one. Buffer was mentioned before Supergrow in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Supergrow, about 4 searches for every 1 for Buffer
Who does AI mention more?
Buffer, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Supergrow in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Buffer, named ahead of Supergrow in every answer
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Top LinkedIn content tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Buffer was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Supergrow was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Buffer was listed before Supergrow in every answer.
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.
- Buffer3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Taplio2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hootsuite2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
AuthoredUp1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Supergrow1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TypeGrow0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
aiCarousels0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
PostNitro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kleo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Shield0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about LinkedIn content tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tool for writing LinkedIn posts?”
Asked ChatGPT
“How can I schedule LinkedIn posts and see how they perform?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI tool should I use to grow on LinkedIn?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“linkedin post scheduler”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“linkedin post generator”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Buffer or Supergrow more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Buffer and Supergrow by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 LinkedIn content tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Supergrow, Buffer. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Taplio | TypeGrow | AuthoredUp | Supergrow | aiCarousels | PostNitro | Buffer | Kleo | Shield | EasyGen | RedactAI | Hootsuite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 47.9% | 9.5% | 7.7% | 8.1% | 11.7% | 5% | 1% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.45% | 3.4% | 0.69% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.6% | 10.1% | 8.1% | 7.2% | 10.1% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.98% | 3.3% | 0.73% | 3.6% | 0.73% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.5% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 8.3% | 9.4% | 5% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 3.9% | 0.45% | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 49% | 9.7% | 7.8% | 8.6% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.4% | 0.87% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.6% | 9.6% | 7.9% | 8.6% | 7.9% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 1% | 4% | 0.37% | 3.5% | 0.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.3% | 9.4% | 7.6% | 5.5% | 9.4% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 0.92% | 4.9% | 0.44% | 4.2% | 0.84% |
| May 2026 | 50.1% | 10% | 8% | 8.8% | 8% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 0.91% | 4.3% | 0.72% | 1.6% | 0.58% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.3% | 11.3% | 9.1% | 8.3% | 7.5% | 5% | 1.8% | 0.97% | 2.2% | 5.9% | 1% | 0.66% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.7% | 13.3% | 8.9% | 7.8% | 8.9% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 0.78% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.5% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 8% | 9.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.65% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.3% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 7.6% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Oct 2026 | 46.8% | 13.7% | 9% | 8.1% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
How has branded search for Buffer and Supergrow changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Supergrow was ahead of Buffer in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Buffer’s share of searches among LinkedIn content tools worldwide moved from 1% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 390 to 480.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Supergrow’s share of searches among LinkedIn content tools worldwide held steady at 8.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3K to 1.7K.
How did search popularity change for LinkedIn content tools worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Supergrow overtook aiCarousels to rank 4th among LinkedIn content tools worldwide, with 8.1% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Buffer worldwide rose 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 480 in October 2026.
How are Buffer’s and Supergrow’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Buffer’s and Supergrow’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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