Shopbop vs SSENSE:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SSENSE had more branded searches than Shopbop among fashion marketplaces worldwide. SSENSE had about 450,000 branded searches, while Shopbop had 246,000. SSENSE made up 1.3% of all fashion marketplace searches we track, and Shopbop accounted for 0.69%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fashion marketplaces, SSENSE appeared in three of the five answers and Shopbop in one. SSENSE was mentioned before Shopbop in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
SSENSE, about 83% more searches than Shopbop
Who does AI mention more?
SSENSE, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Shopbop in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
SSENSE, named ahead of Shopbop in 3 of 4 answers
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Top fashion marketplaces in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SSENSE was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Shopbop was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. SSENSE was listed before Shopbop in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Farfetch1st- SSENSE2nd
The RealReal3rd
ASOS4th
Vestiaire Collective5th
Poshmark6th
Depop7th
Zalando8th
Shopbop9th
Net-a-Porter–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- The RealReal4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- ASOS3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Poshmark3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Farfetch3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Vestiaire Collective3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- SSENSE3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Depop2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Zalando1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Shopbop1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Net-a-Porter0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about fashion marketplaces
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which fashion marketplace should I shop at?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best fashion marketplaces?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best fashion marketplace for designer clothes and accessories?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fashion marketplaces”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“clothes shopping online”
- 1ASOS
- 1
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 Shopbop or SSENSE more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Shopbop and SSENSE by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten fashion marketplaces we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for SSENSE, Shopbop. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Zalando | ASOS | Depop | Poshmark | Farfetch | The RealReal | Vestiaire Collective | Net-a-Porter | SSENSE | Shopbop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.2% | 17.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.57% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.6% | 15.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.52% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.5% | 15.4% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.7% | 17% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.56% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.9% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.67% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.5% | 16.9% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.68% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.6% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.58% |
| May 2026 | 58.7% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.58% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.8% | 14.7% | 8% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.59% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.9% | 14.4% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.58% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.1% | 14.3% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1% | 1.3% | 0.57% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.4% | 14.1% | 11.5% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.69% |
How has the Shopbop and SSENSE comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SSENSE was ahead of Shopbop in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shopbop’s share of searches among fashion marketplaces worldwide moved from 0.57% to 0.69%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 246K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SSENSE’s share of searches among fashion marketplaces worldwide moved from 1.9% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 673K to 450K.
How did search popularity change for fashion marketplaces worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, SSENSE fell from 8th to 9th among fashion marketplaces worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Shopbop worldwide rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 246K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Shopbop’s and SSENSE’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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