How popular isR.O. Writer?
In September 2026, people searched for R.O. Writer by name about 480 times in the United States, an 18.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.64% of all United States auto repair shop software searches, placing R.O. Writer seventh out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about auto repair shop software, R.O. Writer did not appear in any of the answers.
R.O. Writer is the seventh most searched of 9 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
TekmetricShare of searches 53.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ShopmonkeyShare of searches 21.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Mitchell 1Share of searches 13.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
AutoLeapShare of searches 4.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
R.O. WriterShare of searches 0.64%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top auto repair shop software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, R.O. Writer 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.
- Shopmonkey1st
- Tekmetric2nd
- AutoLeap3rd
ARI4th
Shop-Ware5th- Mitchell 16th
Shop Boss–- R.O. Writer–
Torque360–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Tekmetric5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Shopmonkey5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Mitchell 14 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- AutoLeap4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- ARI4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Shop-Ware2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Shop Boss0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- R.O. Writer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Torque3600 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about auto repair shop software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which auto repair shop software should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best auto repair shop management systems in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best auto repair shop software in the US for a small independent shop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“auto repair shop software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“auto repair 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 auto repair shop software compete with R.O. Writer?
Share of searches by month for Tekmetric, Shopmonkey, Mitchell 1, AutoLeap, Shop Boss, R.O. Writer. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tekmetric | Shopmonkey | Mitchell 1 | AutoLeap | Shop Boss | Shop-Ware | R.O. Writer | Torque360 | ARI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.4% | 22.7% | 16.6% | 7% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.81% | 0.66% | 0.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.5% | 23.2% | 13.9% | 7.2% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 0.67% | 0.67% | 0.52% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.2% | 22.3% | 14.4% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.52% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.2% | 20.9% | 15.3% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 2% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0.37% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.3% | 21.7% | 13% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.63% | 0.63% | 0.37% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.8% | 23% | 14.9% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 2% | 0.73% | 0.48% | 0.41% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.7% | 22.9% | 14.8% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 2% | 0.72% | 0.59% | 0.4% |
| May 2026 | 52.3% | 24.1% | 12.8% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0.34% |
| Jun 2026 | 52% | 24% | 12.7% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 0.62% | 0.5% | 0.36% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.4% | 24.2% | 12.8% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.36% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.3% | 21.7% | 13% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.63% | 0.42% | 0.39% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.8% | 21.9% | 13.1% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.64% | 0.52% | 0.46% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 53.8% | 40.5K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.9% | 16.5K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.1% | 9.9K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.6% | 3.5K | -19.2% | -1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.2% | 2.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.7% | 1.3K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.64% | 480 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.52% | 390 | +21.9% | +0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.46% | 350 | +16.7% | +0.1 points |
53.8%
Held 1st. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
21.9%
Held 2nd. 16.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
13.1%
Held 3rd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.
AutoLeap4.6%
Held 4th. 3.5K estimated branded searches, -19.2% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
3.2%
Held 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.7%
Held 6th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.64%
Held 7th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.52%
Held 8th. 390 estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
9.
ARI0.46%
Held 9th. 350 estimated branded searches, +16.7% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for R.O. Writer changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for R.O. Writer in the United States fell from 590 to 480.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, R.O. Writer’s share of searches among auto repair shop software in the United States held steady, from 0.81% to 0.64%.
How did search popularity change for United States auto repair shop software in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Tekmetric gained share of searches among auto repair shop software in the United States, from 53.3% to 53.8%.
In September 2026, AutoLeap lost share of searches among auto repair shop software in the United States, from 5.7% to 4.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for ARI in the United States fell 20.5% over 12 measured months, from 440 to 350 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Shop-Ware in the United States fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.3K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Torque360 in the United States fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 390 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for R.O. Writer in the United States fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 480 in September 2026.
How are R.O. Writer’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using R.O. Writer’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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