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GRIN vs Keyhole:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, GRIN had more branded searches than Keyhole among influencer analytics platforms worldwide. GRIN had about 720 branded searches, while Keyhole had 20. GRIN made up 0.53% of all influencer analytics platform searches we track, and Keyhole accounted for 0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about influencer analytics platforms, GRIN appeared in two of the five answers and Keyhole in none.

Among influencer analytics platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

GRIN, about 36 searches for every 1 for Keyhole

GRIN 720 searchesKeyhole 20 searches

Who does AI mention more?

GRIN, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Keyhole in 0

GRIN in 2 of 5Keyhole in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

GRIN, the only one of the two named

GRIN first in 2Keyhole never named

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Top influencer analytics platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and 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. Keyhole 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.

  1. HypeAuditor1st
  2. Modash2nd
  3. Upfluence3rd
  4. CreatorIQ4th
  5. GRIN5th
  6. Kolsquare–
  7. Socialinsider–
  8. Dash Social–
  9. Storyclash–
  10. Keyhole–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Modash5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • HypeAuditor5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Upfluence5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • CreatorIQ3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • GRIN2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kolsquare0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Socialinsider0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Dash Social0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Storyclash0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Keyhole0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is GRIN or Keyhole more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for GRIN and Keyhole by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten influencer analytics platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

GRIN and Keyhole among influencer analytics platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for GRIN, Keyhole. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthModashHypeAuditorCreatorIQUpfluenceKolsquareSocialinsiderDash SocialStoryclashGRINKeyhole
Oct 202519.5%29.1%16%16%7.1%5.8%4.2%1.7%0.42%0.06%
Nov 202520.6%30.8%11.3%16.9%7.5%6.2%4.4%1.8%0.45%0.04%
Dec 202524%29.4%10.8%16.3%7.2%5.9%4.2%1.7%0.43%0.04%
Jan 202627.8%27.8%10.1%15.5%6.8%5.6%4%2%0.4%0.03%
Feb 202624.2%29.6%10.8%16.8%7.2%5.9%3.5%1.4%0.43%0.02%
Mar 202627.9%27.9%10.2%15.8%6.8%5.6%4%1.4%0.41%0.03%
Apr 202627.5%27.5%10.1%17.5%6.7%5.5%3.3%1.3%0.4%0.02%
May 202630.4%30.4%11.1%11.9%6.1%5%3.7%0.98%0.44%0.02%
Jun 202629.3%23.9%13.1%13.1%8.7%5.9%4.3%1.2%0.52%0.01%
Jul 202634.1%22.8%12.5%12.5%6.8%5.6%4.1%1.1%0.5%0.01%
Aug 202631.2%25.5%13.9%11.6%6.2%6.2%3.8%1%0.55%0.02%
Sep 202630%24.5%13.4%11%9%6%4.4%1.2%0.53%0.01%

How has the GRIN and Keyhole comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

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

1 change
  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Keyhole worldwide fell 81.8% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 20 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GRIN’s and Keyhole’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

Keyhole

1 branded search term

  • keyhole analytics

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