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ContactOut vs Findymail:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, ContactOut had more branded searches than Findymail among email finder tools worldwide. ContactOut had about 135,000 branded searches, while Findymail had 6,600. ContactOut made up 27.4% of all email finder tool searches we track, and Findymail accounted for 1.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about email finder tools, ContactOut appeared in three of the five answers and Findymail in one. ContactOut was mentioned before Findymail in every answer that named either.

Among email finder tools worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

ContactOut, about 20 searches for every 1 for Findymail

ContactOut 135K searchesFindymail 6.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

ContactOut, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Findymail in 1

ContactOut in 3 of 5Findymail in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

ContactOut, named ahead of Findymail in 3 of 3 answers

ContactOut first in 3Findymail never first

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Top email finder tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ContactOut was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Findymail was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. ContactOut was listed before Findymail in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Hunter1st
  2. Apollo2nd
  3. Snov.io3rd
  4. ContactOut4th
  5. GetProspect5th
  6. Skrapp6th
  7. RocketReach7th
  8. Anymail Finder8th
  9. Findymail9th
  10. Prospeo–
  11. +1 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Hunter5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Snov.io4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • ContactOut3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • GetProspect3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Apollo3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • RocketReach2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Skrapp2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Findymail1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Anymail Finder1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Prospeo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+1 more

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5 answers

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 22, 2026.

Is ContactOut or Findymail more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for ContactOut and Findymail by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 email finder tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

ContactOut and Findymail among email finder tools worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for ContactOut, Findymail. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthRocketReachContactOutHunterSnov.ioProspeoSkrappFindymailAnymail FinderGetProspectApolloVoilaNorbert
Oct 202548.9%14.7%14.7%8.1%2.5%2.9%2%2.4%2%1.1%0.71%
Nov 202550.7%15.3%12.5%8.4%2.6%3.1%1.7%2.5%1.7%1.1%0.61%
Dec 202547.5%17.4%14.2%7.8%2.4%2.8%1.9%2.3%1.9%1%0.69%
Jan 202647.2%17.4%14.2%7.8%3.6%2.3%1.9%1.9%1.9%1.3%0.56%
Feb 202646%20.7%13.8%6.2%4.3%2.3%1.5%1.5%1.9%1.2%0.55%
Mar 202644.5%24.4%13.4%6%4.2%2.2%1.5%1.2%1.5%0.8%0.43%
Apr 202639.2%26.3%14.4%6.5%5.5%2.4%1.6%1.3%1.6%0.7%0.47%
May 202642.4%23.2%12.8%7%6%3.1%1.7%1.1%1.4%0.76%0.51%
Jun 202640.5%27.2%12.2%6.7%5.8%2.4%1.6%1.1%1.3%0.73%0.38%
Jul 202642.8%23.4%12.9%7%6.2%2.1%1.7%1.1%1.4%0.94%0.4%
Aug 202636.2%29.6%13.3%7.3%6.4%2.2%1.4%1.2%1.2%0.97%0.35%
Sep 202640.9%27.4%12.3%6.7%5.9%2%1.3%1.1%1.1%0.89%0.33%

How has the ContactOut and Findymail comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • ContactOut was ahead of Findymail in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ContactOut’s share of searches among email finder tools worldwide moved from 14.7% to 27.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 135K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Findymail’s share of searches among email finder tools worldwide moved from 2% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 6.6K.

How did search popularity change for email finder tools worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, ContactOut lost share of searches among email finder tools worldwide, from 29.6% to 27.4%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Findymail worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 6.6K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ContactOut’s and Findymail’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.

ContactOut

1 branded search term

  • contactout

Findymail

1 branded search term

  • findymail

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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