Sitters vs Yoopies:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sitters and Yoopies were level in searches among babysitting platforms in the United Kingdom, with an estimated 380 versus 390 branded searches, at 1.9% and 2% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about babysitting platforms, Sitters appeared in three of the five answers and Yoopies in none.
Who do people search for more?
Yoopies and Sitters are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Sitters, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Yoopies in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Sitters, the only one of the two named
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Top babysitting platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sitters was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Yoopies 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.
Childcare.co.uk5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bubble3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Sitters3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Babysits1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tinies1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Care.com0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Yoopies0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“How do I find a reliable babysitter in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best app for booking a babysitter in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Where can I find a nanny for after school in the UK?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“babysitter”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“babysitting”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 27, 2026.
Is Sitters or Yoopies more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Sitters and Yoopies by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven babysitting platforms we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Yoopies, Sitters. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Childcare.co.uk | Babysits | Care.com | Bubble | Tinies | Yoopies | Sitters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.1% | 29.6% | 13.1% | 6.6% | 8.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.4% | 25.6% | 14% | 7% | 8.6% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.6% | 32.6% | 11.9% | 7.5% | 8.2% | 3.6% | 3.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.9% | 23.3% | 12.7% | 6.4% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.4% | 23.1% | 12.2% | 7.9% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.4% | 26.2% | 11.3% | 8.8% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 3% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.6% | 23.2% | 12.3% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| May 2026 | 43.3% | 23.6% | 12.5% | 7.9% | 7% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.5% | 22.1% | 14.7% | 9.1% | 8% | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.7% | 22.2% | 14.8% | 9.1% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.3% | 26.8% | 14.6% | 7.4% | 6% | 2% | 2.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.4% | 27.6% | 12.3% | 9.3% | 5.5% | 2% | 1.9% |
How has the Sitters and Yoopies comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 5 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Yoopies took it in January 2026, Sitters took it in February 2026, Yoopies took it in March 2026, Sitters took it in April 2026, Yoopies took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sitters’ share of searches among babysitting platforms in the United Kingdom moved from 3.2% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 380.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yoopies’ share of searches among babysitting platforms in the United Kingdom moved from 3.2% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 390.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom babysitting platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sitters lost share of searches among babysitting platforms in the United Kingdom, from 2.9% to 1.9%.
In September 2026, Yoopies rose from 7th to 6th among babysitting platforms in the United Kingdom.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sitters’ and Yoopies’ 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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