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Google Analytics vs Looker Studio:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Google Analytics and Looker Studio were level in searches among marketing analytics platforms worldwide, with an estimated 466K versus 477K branded searches, at 17.8% and 18.2% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about marketing analytics platforms, Looker Studio appeared in four of the five answers and Google Analytics in three. Google Analytics was mentioned before Looker Studio in three out of five answers.

Among marketing analytics platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Looker Studio and Google Analytics are searched for about as often as each other.

Looker Studio 477K searchesGoogle Analytics 466K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Looker Studio, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Google Analytics in 3

Looker Studio in 4 of 5Google Analytics in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Google Analytics, named ahead of Looker Studio in 3 of 5 answers

Google Analytics first in 3Looker Studio first in 2

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Top marketing analytics platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Looker Studio was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Google Analytics was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Google Analytics was listed before Looker Studio in three out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Google Analytics1st
  2. HubSpot2nd
  3. AgencyAnalytics3rd
  4. Supermetrics4th
  5. Triple Whale5th
  6. Looker Studio6th
  7. Funnel7th
  8. Mixpanel8th
  9. Adverity–
  10. Dataslayer–
  11. +2 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Looker Studio4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • HubSpot3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Google Analytics3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Supermetrics3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Triple Whale3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Mixpanel2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • AgencyAnalytics2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Funnel2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Adverity0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Dataslayer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+2 more

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5 answers

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 Google Analytics or Looker Studio more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Google Analytics and Looker Studio by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 marketing analytics platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Google Analytics and Looker Studio among marketing analytics platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Looker Studio, Google Analytics. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHubSpotLooker StudioGoogle AnalyticsMixpanelSupermetricsTriple WhaleAgencyAnalyticsAdverityFunnelDataslayerTapClicksClarisights
Oct 202557.1%26.6%10.3%2.8%1%1.2%0.55%0.2%0.13%0.09%0.07%0.03%
Nov 202553.3%25.3%11.8%5.8%1.2%1.4%0.63%0.23%0.12%0.1%0.07%0.04%
Dec 202551.1%29.2%11.3%4.6%1.1%1.5%0.61%0.22%0.12%0.12%0.08%0.04%
Jan 202659.5%23.3%10.7%2.9%1.1%1.4%0.58%0.17%0.11%0.11%0.07%0.03%
Feb 202655.5%26.7%12.2%1.8%1.2%1.3%0.66%0.2%0.13%0.13%0.08%0.04%
Mar 202657.6%22.5%14.3%1.9%1.2%1.4%0.56%0.17%0.11%0.11%0.06%0.03%
Apr 202657.9%22.4%14.5%1.9%1.1%1.3%0.56%0.17%0.09%0.09%0.06%0.03%
May 202654.1%25.4%14.6%1.8%1.5%1.5%0.53%0.19%0.1%0.1%0.13%0.03%
Jun 202657.6%22.1%14.4%2.3%1.4%1.3%0.46%0.17%0.09%0.09%0.06%0.03%
Jul 202652.2%24.3%17.3%2.1%1.9%1.3%0.51%0.15%0.08%0.1%0.05%0.03%
Aug 202654.9%21.2%18.2%1.8%1.6%1.3%0.44%0.16%0.08%0.08%0.06%0.03%
Sep 202658%18.2%17.8%2.3%1.4%1.3%0.46%0.17%0.07%0.07%0.05%0.03%

How has the Google Analytics and Looker Studio comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for marketing analytics platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Looker Studio lost share of searches among marketing analytics platforms worldwide, from 21.2% to 18.2%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Google Analytics worldwide rose 69.5% over 12 measured months, from 275K to 466K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Analytics’ and Looker Studio’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.

Google Analytics

2 branded search terms

  • ga4
  • google analytics 4

Looker Studio

2 branded search terms

  • looker studio
  • lookerstudio

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