CreatorIQ vs Kolsquare:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, CreatorIQ had more branded searches than Kolsquare among influencer analytics platforms worldwide. CreatorIQ had about 18,100 branded searches, while Kolsquare had 12,100. CreatorIQ made up 13.4% of all influencer analytics platform searches we track, and Kolsquare accounted for 9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about influencer analytics platforms, CreatorIQ appeared in three of the five answers and Kolsquare in none.
Who do people search for more?
CreatorIQ, about 50% more searches than Kolsquare
Who does AI mention more?
CreatorIQ, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Kolsquare in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
CreatorIQ, the only one of the two named
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Top influencer analytics platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CreatorIQ was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Kolsquare 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.
Modash5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
HypeAuditor5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Upfluence5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- CreatorIQ3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
GRIN2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kolsquare0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Socialinsider0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dash Social0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Storyclash0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Keyhole0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about influencer analytics platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which influencer analytics platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best influencer analytics platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best influencer analytics platform for creator performance tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“influencer analytics platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best influencer analytics”
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 21, 2026.
Is CreatorIQ or Kolsquare more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CreatorIQ and Kolsquare by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten influencer analytics platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for CreatorIQ, Kolsquare. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Modash | HypeAuditor | CreatorIQ | Upfluence | Kolsquare | Socialinsider | Dash Social | Storyclash | GRIN | Keyhole |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 19.5% | 29.1% | 16% | 16% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 0.42% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.6% | 30.8% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 0.45% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 24% | 29.4% | 10.8% | 16.3% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 0.43% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.8% | 27.8% | 10.1% | 15.5% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 4% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.2% | 29.6% | 10.8% | 16.8% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 0.43% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.9% | 27.9% | 10.2% | 15.8% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 0.41% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.5% | 27.5% | 10.1% | 17.5% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 30.4% | 30.4% | 11.1% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 5% | 3.7% | 0.98% | 0.44% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.3% | 23.9% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 8.7% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0.52% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.1% | 22.8% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.2% | 25.5% | 13.9% | 11.6% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 3.8% | 1% | 0.55% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 30% | 24.5% | 13.4% | 11% | 9% | 6% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.01% |
How has the CreatorIQ and Kolsquare comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- CreatorIQ was ahead of Kolsquare in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CreatorIQ’s share of searches among influencer analytics platforms worldwide moved from 16% to 13.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kolsquare’s share of searches among influencer analytics platforms worldwide moved from 7.1% to 9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for influencer analytics platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Kolsquare gained share of searches among influencer analytics platforms worldwide, from 6.2% to 9%.
In September 2026, CreatorIQ lost share of searches among influencer analytics platforms worldwide, from 13.9% to 13.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CreatorIQ’s and Kolsquare’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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