Doofinder vs Searchspring:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Doofinder had more branded searches than Searchspring among ecommerce site search platforms worldwide. Doofinder had about 9,920 branded searches, while Searchspring had 1,300. Doofinder made up 10.3% of all ecommerce site search platform searches we track, and Searchspring accounted for 1.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ecommerce site search platforms, Searchspring appeared in three of the five answers and Doofinder in one. Searchspring was mentioned before Doofinder in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Doofinder, about 8 searches for every 1 for Searchspring
Who does AI mention more?
Searchspring, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Doofinder in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Searchspring, named ahead of Doofinder in 3 of 3 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, Searchspring was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Doofinder was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Searchspring was listed before Doofinder in every answer that named either.
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 Doofinder or Searchspring more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Doofinder and Searchspring 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 Doofinder, Searchspring. 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 Doofinder and Searchspring comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Doofinder was ahead of Searchspring in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Doofinder’s share of searches among ecommerce site search platforms worldwide moved from 10.8% to 10.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Searchspring’s share of searches among ecommerce site search platforms worldwide moved from 2.1% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for ecommerce site search platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Doofinder gained share of searches among ecommerce site search platforms worldwide, from 9.5% to 10.3%.

In September 2026, Searchspring rose from 8th to 6th among ecommerce site search platforms worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Doofinder’s and Searchspring’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.
Doofinder
2 branded search terms
- doofinder
- doofinder search
Searchspring
1 branded search term
- searchspring
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