Linqia vs The Influencer Agency:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, The Influencer Agency had more branded searches than Linqia among influencer marketing agencies worldwide. The Influencer Agency had about 3,400 branded searches, while Linqia had 1,300. The Influencer Agency made up 16.3% of all influencer marketing agency searches we track, and Linqia accounted for 6.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about influencer marketing agencies, Linqia appeared in two of the five answers and The Influencer Agency in none.
Who do people search for more?
The Influencer Agency, about 3 searches for every 1 for Linqia
Who does AI mention more?
Linqia, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, The Influencer Agency in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Linqia, the only one of the two named
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Top influencer marketing agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Linqia was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. The Influencer Agency 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.
Viral Nation4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
The Influencer Marketing Factory4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
HireInfluence4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Socially Powerful2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Linqia2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Influential2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
The Goat Agency1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ubiquitous1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- The Influencer Agency0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Socialyte0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about influencer marketing agencies
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which influencer marketing agency should I hire?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best influencer marketing agencies?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best influencer marketing agency for creator campaign support?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“influencer marketing agency”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best influencer agency”
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 Linqia or The Influencer Agency more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Linqia and The Influencer Agency by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 influencer marketing agencies we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for The Influencer Agency, Linqia. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Viral Nation | The Influencer Agency | The Goat Agency | Socially Powerful | The Influencer Marketing Factory | Linqia | HireInfluence | Influential | Socialyte | Obviously | Gleam Futures | Ubiquitous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 17.1% | 12.5% | 46% | 7.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.81% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 17.3% | 12.6% | 46.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 1% | 2.3% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 3.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 20.5% | 20.5% | 37% | 6.3% | 4% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.98% | 0.98% |
| Jan 2026 | 18.8% | 36.9% | 27.7% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.73% | 0.9% | 0.73% | 0.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.2% | 18.6% | 20.5% | 9.9% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 31% | 22.6% | 16.6% | 7.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.6% | 19.4% | 17.4% | 8.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 33.2% | 22.2% | 14.5% | 8.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.85% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% | 8.7% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 3% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.59% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.8% | 18.6% | 15.9% | 9.3% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.49% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.8% | 19.3% | 13.3% | 9.5% | 8.7% | 6% | 2.7% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.41% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.1% | 16.3% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.43% |
How has the Linqia and The Influencer Agency comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The Influencer Agency was ahead of Linqia in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Linqia’s share of searches among influencer marketing agencies worldwide moved from 4.1% to 6.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Influencer Agency’s share of searches among influencer marketing agencies worldwide moved from 12.5% to 16.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.9K to 3.4K.
How did search popularity change for influencer marketing agencies worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, The Influencer Agency lost share of searches among influencer marketing agencies worldwide, from 19.3% to 16.3%.

Linqia’s share of searches among influencer marketing agencies worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.5% to 6.2% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Linqia’s and The Influencer Agency’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.
Linqia
1 branded search term
- linqia
The Influencer Agency
2 branded search terms
- influencer agency
- the influencer agency
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