How popular isLightning Step?
In September 2026, people searched for Lightning Step by name about 1,000 times in the United States, a 47.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 2.9% of all United States addiction treatment software searches, placing Lightning Step fourth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about addiction treatment software, Lightning Step did not appear in any of the answers.
Lightning Step is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
- KipuShare of searches 55.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
RittenShare of searches 35.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
BestNotesShare of searches 2.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Lightning StepShare of searches 2.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Behave HealthShare of searches 1.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top addiction treatment software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lightning Step 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.
- Kipu4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
BestNotes4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Behave Health3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sunwave Health2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ritten0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lightning Step0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about addiction treatment software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which EHR should I use for an addiction treatment center in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best addiction treatment software options in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best EHR in the US for a small substance use treatment program?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“behavioral health software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“substance abuse software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.
Which addiction treatment software compete with Lightning Step?
Share of searches by month for Kipu, Ritten, BestNotes, Lightning Step. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kipu | Ritten | BestNotes | Lightning Step | Behave Health | Sunwave Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.3% | 24.1% | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 55% | 28% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.8% | 32.1% | 4% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.4% | 35.1% | 4.6% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.9% | 31.2% | 5% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 5% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.4% | 28.4% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.9% | 32.1% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| May 2026 | 49.2% | 37.6% | 3.8% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.8% | 37.7% | 3.8% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.1% | 38.2% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 51% | 39.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.8% | 35.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.94% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.8% | 19K | +21% | +4.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 35.6% | 12.1K | 0% | -3.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.9% | 1K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.9% | 1K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.7% | 590 | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.94% | 320 | -17.9% | -0.3 points |
1.Kipu
55.8%
Held 1st. 19K estimated branded searches, +21% vs prior month. Share +4.9 points.
2.
Ritten35.6%
Held 2nd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.7 points.
2.9%
Held 3rd. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
2.9%
Held 4th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
1.7%
Held 5th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.94%
Held 6th. 320 estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Compare popularity between Lightning Step and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Lightning Step changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Lightning Step in the United States fell from 1.9K to 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lightning Step’s share of searches among addiction treatment software in the United States decreased from 6.9% to 2.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lightning Step fell from 3rd to 4th among addiction treatment software in the United States.
How did search popularity change for United States addiction treatment software in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Kipu gained share of searches among addiction treatment software in the United States, from 51% to 55.8%.

In September 2026, Ritten lost share of searches among addiction treatment software in the United States, from 39.3% to 35.6%.

Lightning Step’s share of searches among addiction treatment software in the United States has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.9% to 2.9% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Sunwave Health in the United States fell 75.4% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 320 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Behave Health in the United States fell 33% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 590 in September 2026.
How are Lightning Step’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lightning Step’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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