Forest vs one sec:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Forest had more branded searches than one sec among focus apps worldwide. Forest had about 33,100 branded searches, while one sec had 3,600. Forest made up 39.3% of all focus app searches we track, and one sec accounted for 4.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about focus apps, Forest and one sec each appeared in three of the five answers. one sec was mentioned before Forest in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Forest, about 9 searches for every 1 for one sec
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
one sec, named ahead of Forest in 3 of 4 answers
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Top focus apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Forest was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. one sec was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. one sec was listed before Forest in three out of four 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.
Opal4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Freedom4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Forest3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ScreenZen3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- one sec3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Clearspace0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about focus apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which focus app should I use to cut my screen time?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best app blockers and focus apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best app for blocking social media on my phone?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“focus app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“app blocker”
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 22, 2026.
Is Forest or one sec more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Forest and one sec by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six focus apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Forest, one sec. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Forest | Opal | Freedom | ScreenZen | one sec | Clearspace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.4% | 20.3% | 20.3% | 9.1% | 4% | 0.99% |
| Nov 2025 | 47% | 21% | 17.2% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 39% | 26.1% | 17.4% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.6% | 25.9% | 17.3% | 11.5% | 5.2% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.7% | 25.3% | 20.6% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.6% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.4% | 25.1% | 20.5% | 11.2% | 5% | 0.81% |
| May 2026 | 40.9% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 12.2% | 5.4% | 0.73% |
| Jun 2026 | 38% | 25.4% | 16.9% | 13.9% | 5% | 0.83% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.1% | 26.2% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 0.85% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.3% | 26.4% | 17.6% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 0.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.3% | 26.3% | 17.6% | 11.7% | 4.3% | 0.85% |
How has the Forest and one sec comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Forest was ahead of one sec in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Forest’s share of searches among focus apps worldwide moved from 45.4% to 39.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, one sec’s share of searches among focus apps worldwide moved from 4% to 4.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for focus apps worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Forest worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Forest’s and one sec’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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