Coveo vs Klevu:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Coveo had more branded searches than Klevu among ecommerce site search platforms worldwide. Coveo had about 14,800 branded searches, while Klevu had 1,000. Coveo made up 15.4% of all ecommerce site search platform searches we track, and Klevu accounted for 1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ecommerce site search platforms, Klevu appeared in four of the five answers and Coveo in two. Klevu was mentioned before Coveo in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Coveo, about 15 searches for every 1 for Klevu
Who does AI mention more?
Klevu, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Coveo in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Klevu, named ahead of Coveo in 3 of 4 answers
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Top ecommerce site search platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Klevu was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Coveo was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Klevu was listed before Coveo in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Algolia1st
Constructor2nd
Bloomreach3rd- Klevu4th
Searchspring5th- Coveo6th
Doofinder7th
Nosto–
Clerk.io–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Algolia4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Bloomreach4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Constructor4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Klevu4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Searchspring3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Coveo2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Doofinder1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Nosto0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Clerk.io0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about ecommerce site search platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which ecommerce site search platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ecommerce site search platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ecommerce site search platform for improving product discovery?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ecommerce search platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best site search”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Coveo or Klevu more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Coveo and Klevu by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine ecommerce site search platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Coveo, Klevu. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Algolia | Bloomreach | Coveo | Doofinder | Nosto | Searchspring | Constructor | Klevu | Clerk.io |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.1% | 16.2% | 13.2% | 10.8% | 6% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.64% |
| Nov 2025 | 51% | 14.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.57% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.1% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 11% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.66% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.1% | 16.4% | 13.4% | 11% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.65% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.7% | 18.4% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.73% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.1% | 16.4% | 13.4% | 11% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.65% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.7% | 17% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.67% |
| May 2026 | 47.6% | 16.2% | 13.3% | 10.9% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.65% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.4% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.63% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.4% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 10.6% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.51% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.9% | 17.2% | 11.5% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.56% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.5% | 18.8% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.5% |
How has the Coveo and Klevu comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Coveo was ahead of Klevu in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Coveo’s share of searches among ecommerce site search platforms worldwide moved from 13.2% to 15.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Klevu’s share of searches among ecommerce site search platforms worldwide moved from 1.7% to 1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1K.
How did search popularity change for ecommerce site search platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Coveo gained share of searches among ecommerce site search platforms worldwide, from 11.5% to 15.4%.
In September 2026, Klevu fell from 7th to 8th among ecommerce site search platforms worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Coveo’s and Klevu’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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