Circle vs Hivebrite:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Circle had more branded searches than Hivebrite among online community platforms worldwide. Circle had about 13,600 branded searches, while Hivebrite had 2,900. Circle made up 0.04% of all online community platform searches we track, and Hivebrite accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about online community platforms, Circle appeared in all five answers and Hivebrite in three. Circle was mentioned before Hivebrite in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Circle, about 5 searches for every 1 for Hivebrite
Who does AI mention more?
Circle, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Circle, named ahead of Hivebrite in every answer
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Top online community platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Circle appeared in all five answers. Hivebrite was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Circle was listed before Hivebrite in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Circle1st
Mighty Networks2nd
Discord3rd
Skool4th
Discourse5th
Slack6th
Hivebrite7th
Bettermode8th
Kajabi9th
Heartbeat10th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Mighty Networks5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Circle5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Discord4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Discourse4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Slack3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Skool3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Hivebrite3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Bettermode2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Kajabi1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Heartbeat1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about online community platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which online community platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best online community platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best online community platform for member communities?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online community platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best community platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Circle or Hivebrite more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Circle and Hivebrite by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten online community platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Circle, Hivebrite. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Discord | Slack | Skool | Mighty Networks | Circle | Discourse | Bettermode | Hivebrite | Kajabi | Heartbeat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 89.9% | 9.9% | 0.04% | 0.08% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 91.6% | 8.2% | 0.05% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 91.6% | 8.2% | 0.04% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 91.5% | 8.2% | 0.05% | 0.08% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 89.8% | 9.9% | 0.07% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 89.9% | 9.9% | 0.05% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 89.9% | 9.9% | 0.07% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 91.6% | 8.2% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 89.9% | 9.9% | 0.07% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 89.9% | 9.9% | 0.07% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 91.6% | 8.2% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 88% | 11.8% | 0.06% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
How has the Circle and Hivebrite comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Circle was ahead of Hivebrite in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Circle’s share of searches among online community platforms worldwide held steady at 0.04%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 16.6K to 13.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hivebrite’s share of searches among online community platforms worldwide moved from 0.01% to <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for online community platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Circle’s and Hivebrite’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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