Firebase Cloud Messaging vs WonderPush:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Firebase Cloud Messaging had more branded searches than WonderPush among web push notification platforms worldwide. Firebase Cloud Messaging had about 8,100 branded searches, while WonderPush had 1,350. Firebase Cloud Messaging made up 8.1% of all web push notification platform searches we track, and WonderPush accounted for 1.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about web push notification platforms, Firebase Cloud Messaging appeared in two of the five answers and WonderPush in one. Firebase Cloud Messaging and WonderPush were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Firebase Cloud Messaging, about 6 searches for every 1 for WonderPush
Who does AI mention more?
Firebase Cloud Messaging, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, WonderPush in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top web push notification platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Firebase Cloud Messaging was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. WonderPush was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Firebase Cloud Messaging and WonderPush were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
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.
OneSignal3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Webpushr3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
PushEngage3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Firebase Cloud Messaging2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
WonderPush1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
PushAlert0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Subscribers0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which web push notification platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best web push notification platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best web push notification platform for website visitors?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“web push notifications”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“browser push notifications”
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 Firebase Cloud Messaging or WonderPush more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Firebase Cloud Messaging and WonderPush by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven web push notification platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Firebase Cloud Messaging, WonderPush. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | OneSignal | PushAlert | Firebase Cloud Messaging | WonderPush | Webpushr | PushEngage | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52% | 34.7% | 10.3% | 0.91% | 1.1% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.4% | 31.1% | 9.2% | 0.99% | 1.2% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.8% | 34.5% | 10.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.6% | 30.7% | 9.1% | 0.96% | 1.5% | 1% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.8% | 34.5% | 10.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.2% | 34.6% | 10.2% | 0.92% | 1.1% | 0.86% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.8% | 30.9% | 9.1% | 1.3% | 0.96% | 0.94% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 57.2% | 31.1% | 9.2% | 0.99% | 0.86% | 0.65% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.9% | 31.5% | 9.3% | 1.3% | 0.87% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.8% | 32.8% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.8% | 32.7% | 9.7% | 1% | 1% | 0.68% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.8% | 33.2% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 0.91% | 0.7% | 0% |
How has the Firebase Cloud Messaging and WonderPush comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Firebase Cloud Messaging was ahead of WonderPush in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Firebase Cloud Messaging’s share of searches among web push notification platforms worldwide moved from 10.3% to 8.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WonderPush’s share of searches among web push notification platforms worldwide moved from 0.91% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.1K to 1.4K.
How did search popularity change for web push notification platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Firebase Cloud Messaging lost share of searches among web push notification platforms worldwide, from 9.7% to 8.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for WonderPush worldwide rose 26.2% over 12 measured months, from 1.1K to 1.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Firebase Cloud Messaging’s and WonderPush’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.
Firebase Cloud Messaging
1 branded search term
- firebase cloud messaging
WonderPush
2 branded search terms
- wonder push
- wonderpush
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