Google Analytics vs TapClicks:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Google Analytics had more branded searches than TapClicks among marketing analytics platforms worldwide. Google Analytics had about 466,000 branded searches, while TapClicks had 1,300. Google Analytics made up 17.8% of all marketing analytics platform searches we track, and TapClicks accounted for 0.05%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about marketing analytics platforms, Google Analytics appeared in three of the five answers and TapClicks in none.
Who do people search for more?
Google Analytics, about 358 searches for every 1 for TapClicks
Who does AI mention more?
Google Analytics, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, TapClicks in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Google Analytics, the only one of the two named
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Top marketing analytics platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two 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. TapClicks did not appear in any of the five 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.
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
TapClicks0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about marketing analytics platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which marketing analytics platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best marketing analytics platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best marketing analytics platform for cross-channel reporting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“marketing analytics platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“marketing reporting software”
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 TapClicks more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Google Analytics and TapClicks 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.
Share of searches by month for Google Analytics, TapClicks. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | HubSpot | Looker Studio | Google Analytics | Mixpanel | Supermetrics | Triple Whale | AgencyAnalytics | Adverity | Funnel | Dataslayer | TapClicks | Clarisights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.1% | 26.6% | 10.3% | 2.8% | 1% | 1.2% | 0.55% | 0.2% | 0.13% | 0.09% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.3% | 25.3% | 11.8% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.63% | 0.23% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.07% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.1% | 29.2% | 11.3% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.61% | 0.22% | 0.12% | 0.12% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.5% | 23.3% | 10.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.58% | 0.17% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.5% | 26.7% | 12.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.66% | 0.2% | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.6% | 22.5% | 14.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.56% | 0.17% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.9% | 22.4% | 14.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.56% | 0.17% | 0.09% | 0.09% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 54.1% | 25.4% | 14.6% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.53% | 0.19% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.13% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.6% | 22.1% | 14.4% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.46% | 0.17% | 0.09% | 0.09% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.2% | 24.3% | 17.3% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.51% | 0.15% | 0.08% | 0.1% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.9% | 21.2% | 18.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.44% | 0.16% | 0.08% | 0.08% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 58% | 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 TapClicks comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Google Analytics was ahead of TapClicks in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Analytics’ share of searches among marketing analytics platforms worldwide moved from 10.3% to 17.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 275K to 466K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TapClicks’ share of searches among marketing analytics platforms worldwide moved from 0.07% to 0.05%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for marketing analytics platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

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

Estimated monthly branded searches for TapClicks worldwide fell 31.6% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.3K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Analytics’ and TapClicks’ 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
TapClicks
1 branded search term
- tapclicks
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