GRIN vs Influitive:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, GRIN had more branded searches than Influitive among ambassador marketing platforms worldwide. GRIN had about 720 branded searches, while Influitive had 480. GRIN made up 5% of all ambassador marketing platform searches we track, and Influitive accounted for 3.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ambassador marketing platforms, Influitive appeared in three of the five answers and GRIN in two. GRIN was mentioned before Influitive in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
GRIN, about 50% more searches than Influitive
Who does AI mention more?
Influitive, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, GRIN in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
GRIN, named ahead of Influitive in 2 of 2 answers
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Top ambassador marketing platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Influitive was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. GRIN was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. GRIN was listed before Influitive in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
BrandChamp1st
SocialLadder2nd- GRIN3rd
- Influitive4th
Social Snowball–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- SocialLadder4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- BrandChamp4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Influitive3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- GRIN2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Social Snowball0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about ambassador marketing platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which ambassador marketing platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ambassador marketing platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ambassador marketing platform for brand advocates?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ambassador marketing platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“brand advocate 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 20, 2026.
Is GRIN or Influitive more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for GRIN and Influitive by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five ambassador marketing platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for GRIN, Influitive. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Social Snowball | SocialLadder | GRIN | BrandChamp | Influitive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.5% | 30.7% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 7.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.3% | 31% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 6.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.1% | 30.1% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 7.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.6% | 26.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.1% | 26.3% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.5% | 30.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.4% | 26.3% | 6.5% | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| May 2026 | 64.4% | 20.4% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 5% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.8% | 20.5% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 5.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 65% | 20% | 6% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 66.2% | 19.9% | 6% | 4.1% | 4% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.2% | 20.1% | 5% | 3.4% | 3.3% |
How has the GRIN and Influitive comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: GRIN took it in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GRIN’s share of searches among ambassador marketing platforms worldwide moved from 6.1% to 5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Influitive’s share of searches among ambassador marketing platforms worldwide moved from 7.5% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 480.
How did search popularity change for ambassador marketing platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, GRIN lost share of searches among ambassador marketing platforms worldwide, from 6% to 5%.
In September 2026, Influitive lost share of searches among ambassador marketing platforms worldwide, from 4% to 3.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GRIN’s and Influitive’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.
GRIN
1 branded search term
- grin influencer
Influitive
1 branded search term
- influitive
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