Signal vs Viber:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Signal and Viber were level on Share of Search among messaging apps worldwide, with an estimated 1M branded searches each, at 0.31% estimated Share of Search each. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Signal or Viber?
Compare the messaging apps people chat on. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Signal, Viber. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Discord | Messenger | Signal | Viber | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.7% | 13.1% | 5.9% | 0.43% | 0.53% | 0.35% |
| Nov 2025 | 80.7% | 13.3% | 4.9% | 0.44% | 0.44% | 0.29% |
| Dec 2025 | 77.4% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 0.51% | 0.51% | 0.34% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.4% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 0.51% | 0.51% | 0.34% |
| Feb 2026 | 79.7% | 13.1% | 5.9% | 0.53% | 0.53% | 0.29% |
| Mar 2026 | 80.7% | 13.3% | 4.9% | 0.44% | 0.44% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 82.8% | 11.1% | 5% | 0.37% | 0.45% | 0.3% |
| May 2026 | 80.8% | 13.3% | 4.9% | 0.36% | 0.44% | 0.29% |
| Jun 2026 | 82.8% | 11.1% | 5% | 0.37% | 0.45% | 0.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 82.9% | 11.1% | 5% | 0.3% | 0.37% | 0.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 80.8% | 13.3% | 4.9% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.29% |
| Sep 2026 | 85.5% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 0.31% | 0.31% | 0.25% |
How has the Signal and Viber comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Signal was ahead of Viber in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Signal’s estimated Share of Search among messaging apps worldwide moved from 0.43% to 0.31%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.2M to 1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Viber’s estimated Share of Search among messaging apps worldwide moved from 0.53% to 0.31%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.5M to 1M.
How did search popularity change for messaging apps worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Signal’s and Viber’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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