Dub vs Uniqode:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Uniqode had more branded searches than Dub among link shortener and QR code tools worldwide. Uniqode had about 9,900 branded searches, while Dub had 2,610. Uniqode made up 0.13% of all link shortener and QR code tool searches we track, and Dub accounted for 0.04%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about link shortener and QR code tools, Dub appeared in two of the five answers and Uniqode in one. Dub was mentioned before Uniqode in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Uniqode, about 4 searches for every 1 for Dub
Who does AI mention more?
Dub, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Uniqode in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Dub, named ahead of Uniqode in 2 of 3 answers
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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. Uniqode was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Dub was listed before Uniqode in two out of three answers that named either.
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 Uniqode more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Dub and Uniqode 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 Uniqode, Dub. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | QR Code Generator | Bitly | QR Code Monkey | Rebrandly | QR TIGER | Short.io | Uniqode | Dub | TinyURL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 72.1% | 21.5% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.48% | 0.17% | 0.17% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 75.6% | 18.5% | 3% | 2% | 0.41% | 0.22% | 0.15% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 75% | 18.4% | 3.7% | 2% | 0.41% | 0.22% | 0.18% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 75.2% | 18.4% | 3.7% | 2% | 0.33% | 0.22% | 0.15% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 75.2% | 18.4% | 3.7% | 2% | 0.33% | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 74.1% | 18.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.27% | 0.18% | 0.06% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.1% | 15.6% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.35% | 0.19% | 0.15% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 78.2% | 15.6% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.28% | 0.15% | 0.13% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 74.1% | 18.1% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 0.27% | 0.27% | 0.15% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.9% | 17.8% | 6.6% | 2% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.14% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 79% | 15.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.23% | 0.23% | 0.13% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 82.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.13% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
How has the Dub and Uniqode comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Uniqode was ahead of Dub in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dub’s share of searches among link shortener and QR code tools worldwide moved from 0.07% to 0.04%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4K to 2.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Uniqode’s share of searches among link shortener and QR code tools worldwide moved from 0.17% to 0.13%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for link shortener and QR code tools worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Dub worldwide fell 34.6% over 12 measured months, from 4K to 2.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dub’s and Uniqode’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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