DSMN8 vs Oktopost:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Oktopost had more branded searches than DSMN8 among employee advocacy platforms worldwide. Oktopost had about 3,600 branded searches, while DSMN8 had 1,300. Oktopost made up 30% of all employee advocacy platform searches we track, and DSMN8 accounted for 10.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about employee advocacy platforms, DSMN8 appeared in all five answers and Oktopost in four. DSMN8 was mentioned before Oktopost in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Oktopost, about 3 searches for every 1 for DSMN8
Who does AI mention more?
DSMN8, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
DSMN8, named ahead of Oktopost in 4 of 5 answers
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Top employee advocacy platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DSMN8 appeared in all five answers. Oktopost was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. DSMN8 was listed before Oktopost in four out of 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.
Sociabble5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- DSMN85 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
EveryoneSocial5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Oktopost4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
GaggleAMP3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Haiilo1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which employee advocacy platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best employee advocacy platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best employee advocacy platform for staff social sharing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“employee advocacy platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“employee advocacy tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is DSMN8 or Oktopost more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DSMN8 and Oktopost by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six employee advocacy platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Oktopost, DSMN8. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Oktopost | Haiilo | Sociabble | DSMN8 | EveryoneSocial | GaggleAMP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27% | 27% | 22.1% | 6.1% | 11.7% | 6.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 26.5% | 26.5% | 21.4% | 7.4% | 11.8% | 6.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.1% | 26.1% | 21.6% | 7.9% | 11.7% | 6.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.9% | 25.9% | 20.9% | 9.4% | 11.5% | 6.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.3% | 26.3% | 17.5% | 9.5% | 13.9% | 6.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.2% | 24.2% | 19.5% | 10.7% | 12.8% | 8.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.8% | 23.2% | 19.2% | 8% | 12.8% | 8% |
| May 2026 | 28.6% | 23.1% | 23.1% | 7.9% | 10.3% | 7% |
| Jun 2026 | 28% | 22.5% | 22.5% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 6.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.1% | 20.7% | 20.7% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 7.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.2% | 24.2% | 16.1% | 10.1% | 13.1% | 7.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 30% | 24.2% | 15.8% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 8.3% |
How has the DSMN8 and Oktopost comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Oktopost was ahead of DSMN8 in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DSMN8’s share of searches among employee advocacy platforms worldwide moved from 6.1% to 10.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Oktopost’s share of searches among employee advocacy platforms worldwide moved from 27% to 30%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for employee advocacy platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, DSMN8 overtook EveryoneSocial to rank 4th among employee advocacy platforms worldwide, with 10.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, Oktopost gained share of searches among employee advocacy platforms worldwide, from 29.2% to 30%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DSMN8’s and Oktopost’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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