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ProveSource vs TrustPulse:Which is more popular?

In October 2026, ProveSource had more branded searches than TrustPulse among social proof notification tools worldwide. ProveSource had about 2,400 branded searches, while TrustPulse had 320. ProveSource made up 54.1% of all social proof notification tool searches we track, and TrustPulse accounted for 7.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about social proof notification tools, ProveSource appeared in three of the five answers and TrustPulse in two. TrustPulse was mentioned before ProveSource in two out of three answers that named either.

Among social proof notification tools worldwide in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

ProveSource, about 8 searches for every 1 for TrustPulse

ProveSource 2.4K searchesTrustPulse 320 searches

Who does AI mention more?

ProveSource, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, TrustPulse in 2

ProveSource in 3 of 5TrustPulse in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

TrustPulse, named ahead of ProveSource in 2 of 3 answers

TrustPulse first in 2ProveSource first in 1

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Top social proof notification tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ProveSource was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. TrustPulse was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. TrustPulse was listed before ProveSource 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.

  1. ProveSource1st
  2. TrustPulse2nd
  3. Proof3rd
  4. WiserNotify4th
  5. Nudgify5th
  6. Fomo6th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Proof4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • ProveSource3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • WiserNotify3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Nudgify2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • TrustPulse2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Fomo2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.

Is ProveSource or TrustPulse more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for ProveSource and TrustPulse by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six social proof notification tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

ProveSource and TrustPulse among social proof notification tools worldwide, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthProveSourceProofNudgifyTrustPulseWiserNotifyFomo
Nov 202539.9%16.8%15.1%12.4%15.1%0.63%
Dec 202541.6%21.4%12.9%10.5%12.9%0.66%
Jan 202636.2%21.1%13.7%16.8%11.2%0.95%
Feb 202639.7%18.2%10%20.9%10%1%
Mar 202644.1%18%10.8%18.4%7.2%1.5%
Apr 202646%23%11.3%11.3%7.5%0.96%
May 202647.1%25.7%9.4%9.4%7.6%0.78%
Jun 202652.4%21%8.5%10.5%7%0.66%
Jul 202652.3%20.9%10.5%7%8.5%0.87%
Aug 202654.5%21.8%8.9%5.9%7.3%1.6%
Sep 202655%20%8.9%7.3%6%2.8%
Oct 202654.1%17.6%10.8%7.2%7.2%3.2%

How has branded search for ProveSource and TrustPulse changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for social proof notification tools worldwide in October 2026?

2 changes
  1. In October 2026, ProveSource lost share of searches among social proof notification tools worldwide, from 55% to 54.1%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for TrustPulse worldwide fell 45.8% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 320 in October 2026.

How are ProveSource’s and TrustPulse’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ProveSource’s and TrustPulse’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.

ProveSource

1 branded search term

  • provesource

TrustPulse

1 branded search term

  • trustpulse

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