CartStack vs Recart:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Recart had more branded searches than CartStack among cart recovery platforms worldwide. Recart had about 8,100 branded searches, while CartStack had 480. Recart made up 13% of all cart recovery platform searches we track, and CartStack accounted for 0.77%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cart recovery platforms, CartStack appeared in three of the five answers and Recart in none.
Who do people search for more?
Recart, about 17 searches for every 1 for CartStack
Who does AI mention more?
CartStack, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Recart in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
CartStack, the only one of the two named
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Top cart recovery platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CartStack was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Recart 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.
Omnisend5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- CartStack3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Recart0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Upstack0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rejoiner0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
CartHook0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cart recovery platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cart recovery platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cart recovery platform for abandoned checkout?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“abandoned cart software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“email cart recovery”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is CartStack or Recart more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CartStack and Recart by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six cart recovery platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Recart, CartStack. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Omnisend | Recart | Upstack | Rejoiner | CartStack | CartHook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 81.3% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.43% |
| Nov 2025 | 80.5% | 10.7% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.52% |
| Dec 2025 | 79.5% | 13% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.94% | 0.51% |
| Jan 2026 | 76.9% | 12.5% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.74% |
| Feb 2026 | 79.9% | 10.7% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.51% |
| Mar 2026 | 81% | 10.8% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.52% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.8% | 12.7% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.61% |
| May 2026 | 78% | 12.7% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.62% |
| Jun 2026 | 78.9% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.76% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.8% | 10.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 0.79% | 0.43% |
| Aug 2026 | 77.2% | 15.4% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 0.91% | 0.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 79.6% | 13% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.77% | 0.51% |
How has the CartStack and Recart comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Recart was ahead of CartStack in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CartStack’s share of searches among cart recovery platforms worldwide moved from 1.2% to 0.77%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 480.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Recart’s share of searches among cart recovery platforms worldwide moved from 10.8% to 13%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 8.1K.
How did search popularity change for cart recovery platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Recart lost share of searches among cart recovery platforms worldwide, from 15.4% to 13%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for CartStack worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 480 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CartStack’s and Recart’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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