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Linear vs Notion:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Notion had more branded searches than Linear among project management software worldwide. Notion had about 110,000 branded searches, while Linear had 47,400. Notion made up 1.3% of all project management software searches we track, and Linear accounted for 0.54%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about project management software, Notion appeared in one of the five answers and Linear in none.

Among project management software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Notion, about 2 searches for every 1 for Linear

Notion 110K searchesLinear 47.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Notion, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, Linear in 0

Notion in 1 of 5Linear in 0 of 5

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Top project management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Notion was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Linear 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. Asana1st
  2. ClickUp2nd
  3. Trello3rd
  4. monday.com4th
  5. Jira5th
  6. monday work management6th
  7. Smartsheet7th
  8. Teamwork.com8th
  9. Wrike9th
  10. +2 more
  11. Linear–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Trello5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Jira5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • ClickUp5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Asana4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • monday.com4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • monday work management4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Smartsheet3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Wrike2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Notion1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Linear0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+2 more

See every answer about project management software

5 answers

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 19, 2026.

Is Linear or Notion more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Linear and Notion by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 project management software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Linear and Notion among project management software worldwide, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthTrelloJiraClickUpAsanaSmartsheetBasecampmonday.comNotionWrikeLinearmonday work managementTeamwork.com
Oct 202529.8%19.8%16.2%16.6%7.3%4%3.2%1.2%1.2%0.41%0.38%0.1%
Nov 202534%18.7%18.4%12.8%5.6%3.7%3.6%1.1%1.1%0.39%0.36%0.12%
Dec 202532.6%17.8%17.6%14.8%6.6%4.3%2.8%1.3%1.1%0.47%0.38%0.11%
Jan 202628.9%19.2%19%16%7%3.8%2%1.7%1.2%0.57%0.44%0.1%
Feb 202628.6%19%22.9%13%6.9%3.8%2%1.4%1.2%0.63%0.43%0.1%
Mar 202630.6%20.2%20%13.7%6.1%3.3%2.6%1.2%1%0.75%0.35%0.11%
Apr 202628.5%18.9%22.7%13.2%5.6%3.8%3.7%1.3%1.1%0.74%0.34%0.1%
May 202630.3%19.6%19.3%13.6%5.9%3.9%3.8%1.4%0.98%0.78%0.29%0.1%
Jun 202630.2%19.4%19.2%13.6%5.8%4.7%3.8%1.1%0.97%0.75%0.29%0.1%
Jul 202626.8%20.8%20.6%14.9%6.2%4.2%2.7%1.5%1%0.72%0.3%0.09%
Aug 202626.9%20.8%20.6%14.3%6.2%5.1%2.7%1.5%0.85%0.67%0.27%0.09%
Sep 202629.3%21.4%17.4%12.5%7.8%6.4%2.3%1.3%0.88%0.54%0.23%0.11%

How has the Linear and Notion comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Notion was ahead of Linear in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Linear’s share of searches among project management software worldwide moved from 0.41% to 0.54%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 38.6K to 47.4K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Notion’s share of searches among project management software worldwide moved from 1.2% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110K.

How did search popularity change for project management software worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Linear worldwide rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 38.6K to 47.4K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

9 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Linear’s and Notion’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.

Linear

8 branded search terms

  • Linear app
  • linear desktop app
  • linear issue tracker
  • linear issues
  • linear mcp
  • linear project management
  • linear software
  • linear.app

Notion

1 branded search term

  • notion app

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