Google Search Console vs Linkody:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Google Search Console had more branded searches than Linkody among backlink analysis tools worldwide. Google Search Console had about 4.1 million branded searches, while Linkody had 390. Google Search Console made up 75.1% of all backlink analysis tool searches we track, and Linkody accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about backlink analysis tools, Google Search Console appeared in four of the five answers and Linkody in none.
Who do people search for more?
Google Search Console, about 10487 searches for every 1 for Linkody
Who does AI mention more?
Google Search Console, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Linkody in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Google Search Console, the only one of the two named
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Top backlink analysis tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Google Search Console was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Linkody 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.
Ahrefs1st
Semrush2nd
Majestic3rd- Google Search Console4th
Moz5th
SE Ranking6th
Ubersuggest–
Linkody–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Semrush5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Ahrefs5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Google Search Console4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Moz4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Majestic4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- SE Ranking2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Ubersuggest0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Linkody0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about backlink analysis tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which backlink analysis tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best backlink analysis tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best backlink analysis tool for seo research?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“backlink analysis tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best backlink tool”
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 20, 2026.
Is Google Search Console or Linkody more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Google Search Console and Linkody by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight backlink analysis tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Google Search Console, Linkody. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Search Console | Semrush | Ahrefs | Ubersuggest | Moz | SE Ranking | Majestic | Linkody |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.6% | 18.2% | 11% | 5.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 62% | 18.6% | 9.2% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.12% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 67.1% | 16.5% | 6.8% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 68.5% | 13.8% | 8.5% | 5% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.11% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.1% | 16% | 9.9% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.16% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.6% | 16.4% | 8.5% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.16% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.7% | 16.1% | 9.4% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.11% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 67.6% | 13.6% | 9.7% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.11% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 73.5% | 12.1% | 7.4% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 0.89% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.8% | 12% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.88% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 74.4% | 12.2% | 7.1% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.74% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 75.1% | 12.4% | 6.4% | 3% | 2% | 0.91% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
How has the Google Search Console and Linkody comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Google Search Console was ahead of Linkody in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Search Console’s share of searches among backlink analysis tools worldwide moved from 60.6% to 75.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.7M to 4.1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Linkody’s share of searches among backlink analysis tools worldwide moved from 0.02% to <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 390.
How did search popularity change for backlink analysis tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Google Search Console gained share of searches among backlink analysis tools worldwide, from 74.4% to 75.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Linkody worldwide fell 45.8% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 390 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Search Console’s and Linkody’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 Search Console
1 branded search term
- google search console
Linkody
1 branded search term
- linkody
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