Lovable vs Thunkable:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Lovable had more branded searches than Thunkable among no-code app builders worldwide. Lovable had about 110,000 branded searches, while Thunkable had 74,000. Lovable made up 10.5% of all no-code app builder searches we track, and Thunkable accounted for 7.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about no-code app builders, Lovable and Thunkable each appeared in two of the five answers. Lovable was mentioned before Thunkable in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Lovable, about 49% more searches than Thunkable
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Lovable, named ahead of Thunkable in 2 of 3 answers
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Top no-code app builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lovable was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Thunkable was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Lovable was listed before Thunkable in two out of three answers that named either.
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.
FlutterFlow4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Glide4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bubble4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Softr4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Lovable2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Thunkable2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Adalo2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
AppSheet1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
WeWeb0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about no-code app builders
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which no-code app builder should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best no-code app builders?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best no-code app builder for a small business app?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“no-code app builder”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mobile app builder”
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 Lovable or Thunkable more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Lovable and Thunkable by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine no-code app builders we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Lovable, Thunkable. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AppSheet | FlutterFlow | Lovable | Thunkable | Glide | Adalo | Bubble | WeWeb | Softr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.1% | 17.9% | 8% | 14.6% | 6.3% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 0.21% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.5% | 18.9% | 8.1% | 14.8% | 6.4% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 0.17% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.3% | 22.6% | 8.5% | 12.6% | 5.4% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.1% | 20% | 9% | 11.1% | 6.9% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.6% | 20.2% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.16% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.3% | 22.8% | 8.5% | 10.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.18% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.7% | 22% | 12.2% | 10% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 40.2% | 22.9% | 13% | 8.7% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 0.17% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.8% | 26.6% | 12.2% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.18% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.6% | 26.5% | 14.9% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.19% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.4% | 27.3% | 12.4% | 6.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.9% | 28% | 10.5% | 7.1% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.23% |
How has the Lovable and Thunkable comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Lovable took it in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lovable’s share of searches among no-code app builders worldwide moved from 8% to 10.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 110K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Thunkable’s share of searches among no-code app builders worldwide moved from 14.6% to 7.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 74K.
How did search popularity change for no-code app builders worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Lovable lost share of searches among no-code app builders worldwide, from 12.4% to 10.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Thunkable worldwide fell 55.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 74K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lovable’s and Thunkable’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.
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