Dub vs QR Code Monkey:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Dub had more branded searches than QR Code Monkey among link shortener and QR code tools worldwide. Dub had about 246,000 branded searches, while QR Code Monkey had 201,000. Dub made up 3.2% of all link shortener and QR code tool searches we track, and QR Code Monkey accounted for 2.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about link shortener and QR code tools, Dub appeared in two of the five answers and QR Code Monkey in none.
Who do people search for more?
Dub, about 22% more searches than QR Code Monkey
Who does AI mention more?
Dub, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, QR Code Monkey in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Dub, the only one of the two named
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Top link shortener and QR code tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dub was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. QR Code Monkey 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.
Bitly1st
Rebrandly2nd
Short.io3rd
TinyURL4th
QR TIGER5th
QR Code Generator6th- Dub7th
Uniqode8th
QR Code Monkey–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Bitly5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Rebrandly4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Short.io4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- QR TIGER3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- TinyURL3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Dub2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- QR Code Generator1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Uniqode1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- QR Code Monkey0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about link shortener and QR code tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which link shortener or QR code tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best link shortener and QR code tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best link shortener or QR code tool for marketing links?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“link shortener tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“link shortener qr code tools”
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 19, 2026.
Is Dub or QR Code Monkey more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Dub and QR Code Monkey by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine link shortener and QR code tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Dub, QR Code Monkey. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | QR Code Generator | Bitly | Dub | QR Code Monkey | Rebrandly | QR TIGER | Short.io | Uniqode | TinyURL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 69.2% | 20.6% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.46% | 0.17% | 0.17% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 72.3% | 17.7% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.39% | 0.21% | 0.14% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 71.1% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.38% | 0.21% | 0.17% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 71.9% | 17.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.32% | 0.21% | 0.14% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 72.5% | 17.7% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2% | 0.32% | 0.18% | 0.18% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 71% | 17.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 0.39% | 0.26% | 0.17% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 75.2% | 15% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 0.33% | 0.18% | 0.15% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 75.3% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 0.27% | 0.15% | 0.12% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 70.9% | 17.3% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.14% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 69.9% | 17.1% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.14% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 76% | 15.2% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.23% | 0.23% | 0.12% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 79.5% | 13% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.19% | 0.19% | 0.13% | <0.01% |
How has the Dub and QR Code Monkey comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: QR Code Monkey took it in June 2026, Dub took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dub’s share of searches among link shortener and QR code tools worldwide moved from 4.2% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 246K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QR Code Monkey’s share of searches among link shortener and QR code tools worldwide moved from 3.4% to 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.
How did search popularity change for link shortener and QR code tools worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Dub lost share of searches among link shortener and QR code tools worldwide, from 3.7% to 3.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dub’s and QR Code Monkey’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.
Dub
2 branded search terms
- dub
- dub links
QR Code Monkey
1 branded search term
- qr code monkey
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