HabitNow vs Loop Habit Tracker:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, HabitNow and Loop Habit Tracker were level in searches among habit tracker apps worldwide, with an estimated 8.1K branded searches each, at 10% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about habit tracker apps, Loop Habit Tracker appeared in three of the five answers and HabitNow in two. Loop Habit Tracker was mentioned before HabitNow in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
HabitNow and Loop Habit Tracker are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Loop Habit Tracker, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, HabitNow in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Loop Habit Tracker, named ahead of HabitNow in 3 of 5 answers
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Top habit tracker apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Loop Habit Tracker was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. HabitNow was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Loop Habit Tracker was listed before HabitNow in three out of 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.
Streaks5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Habitica4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Habitify4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Finch3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Loop Habit Tracker3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
HabitNow2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fabulous0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about habit tracker apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which habit tracker app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best habit tracker apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best habit tracker app for building a morning routine?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“habit tracker”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“habit tracker app”
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 22, 2026.
Is HabitNow or Loop Habit Tracker more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for HabitNow and Loop Habit Tracker by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven habit tracker apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for HabitNow, Loop Habit Tracker. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Finch | Fabulous | HabitNow | Loop Habit Tracker | Habitica | Habitify | Streaks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.3% | 18.4% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 10.1% | 4.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.1% | 16.5% | 11% | 7.3% | 5% | 11% | 4% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.7% | 19.1% | 5.7% | 10.4% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.8% | 19.6% | 7.2% | 10.7% | 4% | 10.7% | 3.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 52% | 15.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 4.7% | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.7% | 15.1% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 8.3% | 3.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.2% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 4.8% | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| May 2026 | 50.1% | 15% | 10% | 8.2% | 5.7% | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.8% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 13.7% | 9.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.9% | 15.2% | 6.8% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.5% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.9% | 12.2% | 10% | 10% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 4.4% |
How has the HabitNow and Loop Habit Tracker comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: HabitNow took it in November 2025, Loop Habit Tracker took it in December 2025, HabitNow took it in May 2026, Loop Habit Tracker took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HabitNow’s share of searches among habit tracker apps worldwide moved from 5.5% to 10%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Loop Habit Tracker’s share of searches among habit tracker apps worldwide moved from 6.7% to 10%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 8.1K.
How did search popularity change for habit tracker apps worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, HabitNow overtook Habitify and Streaks to rank 3rd among habit tracker apps worldwide, with 10% of the searches.
In September 2026, Loop Habit Tracker overtook Habitify and Streaks to rank 4th among habit tracker apps worldwide, with 10% of the searches.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using HabitNow’s and Loop Habit Tracker’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.
HabitNow
1 branded search term
- habitnow
Loop Habit Tracker
1 branded search term
- loop habit tracker
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