Glide vs Thunkable:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Thunkable had more branded searches than Glide among no-code app builders worldwide. Thunkable had about 74,000 branded searches, while Glide had 54,000. Thunkable made up 7.1% of all no-code app builder searches we track, and Glide accounted for 5.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about no-code app builders, Glide appeared in four of the five answers and Thunkable in two. Glide was mentioned before Thunkable in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Thunkable, about 37% more searches than Glide
Who does AI mention more?
Glide, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Thunkable in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Glide, named ahead of Thunkable in 3 of 4 answers
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Top no-code app builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Glide was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Thunkable was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Glide was listed before Thunkable in three out of four answers.
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.
FlutterFlow4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Glide4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bubble4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Softr4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lovable2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Thunkable2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Adalo2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
AppSheet1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
WeWeb0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about no-code app builders
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which no-code app builder should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best no-code app builders?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best no-code app builder for a small business app?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“no-code app builder”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mobile app builder”
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 Glide or Thunkable more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Glide and Thunkable by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine no-code app builders we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Thunkable, Glide. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AppSheet | FlutterFlow | Lovable | Thunkable | Glide | Adalo | Bubble | WeWeb | Softr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.1% | 17.9% | 8% | 14.6% | 6.3% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 0.21% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.5% | 18.9% | 8.1% | 14.8% | 6.4% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 0.17% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.3% | 22.6% | 8.5% | 12.6% | 5.4% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.1% | 20% | 9% | 11.1% | 6.9% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.6% | 20.2% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.16% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.3% | 22.8% | 8.5% | 10.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.18% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.7% | 22% | 12.2% | 10% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 40.2% | 22.9% | 13% | 8.7% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 0.17% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.8% | 26.6% | 12.2% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.18% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.6% | 26.5% | 14.9% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.19% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.4% | 27.3% | 12.4% | 6.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.9% | 28% | 10.5% | 7.1% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.23% |
How has the Glide and Thunkable comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Thunkable was ahead of Glide in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Glide’s share of searches among no-code app builders worldwide moved from 6.3% to 5.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70.9K to 54K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Thunkable’s share of searches among no-code app builders worldwide moved from 14.6% to 7.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 74K.
How did search popularity change for no-code app builders worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Glide lost share of searches among no-code app builders worldwide, from 5.9% to 5.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Thunkable worldwide fell 55.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 74K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Glide’s and Thunkable’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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