PhantomBuster vs Skylead:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, PhantomBuster had more branded searches than Skylead among LinkedIn automation tools worldwide. PhantomBuster had about 33,100 branded searches, while Skylead had 1,600. PhantomBuster made up 24.6% of all LinkedIn automation tool searches we track, and Skylead accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about LinkedIn automation tools, neither PhantomBuster nor Skylead appeared in any of the five answers.
Who do people search for more?
PhantomBuster, about 21 searches for every 1 for Skylead
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.
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Top LinkedIn automation tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither PhantomBuster nor Skylead showed up 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.
HeyReach5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Dripify5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Expandi4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Waalaxy2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
La Growth Machine2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Octopus CRM2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- PhantomBuster0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Linked Helper0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
MeetAlfred0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Skylead0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about LinkedIn automation tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which LinkedIn automation tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best LinkedIn automation tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best LinkedIn automation tool for B2B lead generation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“linkedin automation tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“linkedin automation”
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 PhantomBuster or Skylead more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for PhantomBuster and Skylead by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 LinkedIn automation tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for PhantomBuster, Skylead. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PhantomBuster | HeyReach | Dripify | Waalaxy | Expandi | Linked Helper | La Growth Machine | MeetAlfred | Dux-Soup | Skylead | Octopus CRM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.9% | 8.5% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.6% | 10.7% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 0.92% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.8% | 11.3% | 13.9% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.5% | 11% | 13.4% | 16.3% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.94% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.1% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 5% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 0.95% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.8% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.9% | 12.8% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| May 2026 | 34.8% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 12.8% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.4% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.91% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.9% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.6% | 19.8% | 16.3% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.6% | 20.2% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.97% |
How has the PhantomBuster and Skylead comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PhantomBuster was ahead of Skylead in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PhantomBuster’s share of searches among LinkedIn automation tools worldwide moved from 34.9% to 24.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Skylead’s share of searches among LinkedIn automation tools worldwide moved from 1.1% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.6K.
How did search popularity change for LinkedIn automation tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, PhantomBuster lost share of searches among LinkedIn automation tools worldwide, from 29.6% to 24.6%.
In September 2026, Skylead rose from 11th to 10th among LinkedIn automation tools worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PhantomBuster’s and Skylead’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.
PhantomBuster
1 branded search term
- phantombuster
Skylead
1 branded search term
- skylead
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