GRIN vs The Cirqle:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, The Cirqle had more branded searches than GRIN among influencer outreach platforms worldwide. The Cirqle had about 2,400 branded searches, while GRIN had 720. The Cirqle made up 2.5% of all influencer outreach platform searches we track, and GRIN accounted for 0.75%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about influencer outreach platforms, GRIN appeared in three of the five answers and The Cirqle in none.
Who do people search for more?
The Cirqle, about 3 searches for every 1 for GRIN
Who does AI mention more?
GRIN, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, The Cirqle in 0
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Top influencer outreach platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, GRIN was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. The Cirqle 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.
Modash5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Upfluence4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- GRIN3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
HypeAuditor2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Influencer Hero2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- The Cirqle0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Creator.co0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
MightyScout0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
impulze.ai0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about influencer outreach platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which influencer outreach tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best influencer outreach tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best influencer outreach tool for creator outreach and replies?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“influencer outreach tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best influencer outreach”
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 GRIN or The Cirqle more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for GRIN and The Cirqle by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten influencer outreach platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for The Cirqle, GRIN. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Modash | HypeAuditor | Upfluence | Influencer Hero | The Cirqle | Creator.co | GRIN | MightyScout | impulze.ai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.9% | 41.7% | 23% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0.22% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.2% | 42.1% | 23.2% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.61% | 0.5% | 0.22% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.9% | 39% | 21.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 0.16% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.4% | 36.4% | 20.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.53% | 0.53% | 0.19% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.1% | 39.3% | 22.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 0.13% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.3% | 36.3% | 20.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.53% | 0.43% | 0.19% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.6% | 35.6% | 22.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.52% | 0.34% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 39.2% | 39.2% | 15.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.57% | 0.38% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.6% | 33.1% | 18.2% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 0.72% | 0.59% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.4% | 30.4% | 16.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.66% | 0.54% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.1% | 34.4% | 15.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.75% | 0.5% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 42% | 34.3% | 15.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.75% | 0.5% | 0.11% |
How has the GRIN and The Cirqle comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The Cirqle was ahead of GRIN in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GRIN’s share of searches among influencer outreach platforms worldwide moved from 0.61% to 0.75%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Cirqle’s share of searches among influencer outreach platforms worldwide moved from 1.3% to 2.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 2.4K.
How did search popularity change for influencer outreach platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for The Cirqle worldwide rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 2.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GRIN’s and The Cirqle’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
The Cirqle
1 branded search term
- thecirqle
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