Fyxer AI vs Shortwave:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Fyxer AI had more branded searches than Shortwave among AI email assistants worldwide. Fyxer AI had about 26,200 branded searches, while Shortwave had 590. Fyxer AI made up 44.8% of all AI email assistant searches we track, and Shortwave accounted for 1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI email assistants, Shortwave appeared in all five answers and Fyxer AI in three. Fyxer AI was mentioned before Shortwave in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Fyxer AI, about 44 searches for every 1 for Shortwave
Who does AI mention more?
Shortwave, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Fyxer AI, named ahead of Shortwave in 3 of 5 answers
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Top AI email assistants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Shortwave appeared in all five answers. Fyxer AI was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Fyxer AI was listed before Shortwave in three out of five answers.
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Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
See every answer about AI email assistants
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI email assistant should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI email assistants?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI email assistant for a busy inbox?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai email assistants”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“email productivity tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Fyxer AI or Shortwave more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Fyxer AI and Shortwave by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six AI email assistants we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Fyxer AI, Shortwave. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fyxer AI | Shortwave |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 65.2% | 0.58% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.6% | 0.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 60% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 58% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.8% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.4% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 47.4% | 0.91% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.6% | 0.83% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.9% | 2.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 36% | 3.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.8% | 1% |
| Oct 2026 | — | — |
How has branded search for Fyxer AI and Shortwave changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Fyxer AI was ahead of Shortwave in every measured month of the 11 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Fyxer AI’s share of searches among AI email assistants worldwide moved from 65.2% to 44.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 71.7K to 26.2K.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Shortwave’s share of searches among AI email assistants worldwide moved from 0.58% to 1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 640 to 590.
How did search popularity change for AI email assistants worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Fyxer AI gained share of searches among AI email assistants worldwide, from 36% to 44.8%.
In September 2026, Shortwave lost share of searches among AI email assistants worldwide, from 3.1% to 1%.
How are Fyxer AI’s and Shortwave’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fyxer AI’s and Shortwave’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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