SmartScout vs Viral Launch:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SmartScout had more branded searches than Viral Launch among amazon seller tools worldwide. SmartScout had about 14,800 branded searches, while Viral Launch had 480. SmartScout made up 4.1% of all amazon seller tool searches we track, and Viral Launch accounted for 0.13%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about amazon seller tools, SmartScout appeared in two of the five answers and Viral Launch in none.
Who do people search for more?
SmartScout, about 31 searches for every 1 for Viral Launch
Who does AI mention more?
SmartScout, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Viral Launch in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
SmartScout, the only one of the two named
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Top amazon seller tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SmartScout was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Viral Launch did not appear 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.
Keepa5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Helium 105 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Jungle Scout4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
sellerboard3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- SmartScout2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AMZScout0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SellerApp0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Viral Launch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Amazon seller tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best Amazon seller tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best Amazon seller tool for a marketplace seller?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“amazon seller tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“amazon listing software”
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 20, 2026.
Is SmartScout or Viral Launch more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for SmartScout and Viral Launch by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight amazon seller tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for SmartScout, Viral Launch. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Keepa | Helium 10 | Jungle Scout | sellerboard | SmartScout | AMZScout | SellerApp | Viral Launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.8% | 27.9% | 12.5% | 4.6% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.74% | 0.39% |
| Nov 2025 | 66.5% | 19.9% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.53% | 0.24% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.9% | 31.5% | 11.6% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.84% | 0.37% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.6% | 30.7% | 13.7% | 5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.66% | 0.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.5% | 34.8% | 12.8% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.75% | 0.23% |
| Mar 2026 | 47% | 31.5% | 11.6% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.68% | 0.21% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.2% | 34.5% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 0.92% | 0.74% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 45.4% | 30.3% | 13.6% | 5% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 0.66% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.5% | 28.2% | 10.4% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 0.74% | 0.61% | 0.15% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.5% | 28.2% | 10.4% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 0.74% | 0.62% | 0.12% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.7% | 31.1% | 11.5% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.1% | 30.7% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 0.67% | 0.67% | 0.13% |
How has the SmartScout and Viral Launch comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SmartScout was ahead of Viral Launch in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SmartScout’s share of searches among amazon seller tools worldwide moved from 2% to 4.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Viral Launch’s share of searches among amazon seller tools worldwide moved from 0.39% to 0.13%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 480.
How did search popularity change for amazon seller tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for SmartScout worldwide rose 49.5% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 14.8K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Viral Launch worldwide fell 74.7% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 480 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SmartScout’s and Viral Launch’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.
SmartScout
1 branded search term
- smartscout
Viral Launch
1 branded search term
- viral launch
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