How popular isSalesforce?
In September 2026, people searched for Salesforce by name about 260 times in the United States, a 33.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.35% of all United States government CRM platform searches, placing Salesforce sixth out of eight platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about government CRM platforms, Salesforce appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the eight.
Salesforce is the sixth most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
Tyler TechnologiesShare of searches 44.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
AccelaShare of searches 29.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
CivicPlusShare of searches 13.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
GranicusShare of searches 10.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SalesforceShare of searches 0.35%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top government CRM platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Salesforce appeared in all five answers. Salesforce is the most recommended of the eight.
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.
- Salesforce5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Dynamics 3654 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Granicus3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ServiceNow2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
GovPilot1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Tyler Technologies0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Accela0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- CivicPlus0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about government CRM platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which government CRM should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best government CRMs in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best government CRM in the US for a council team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“government crm”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“government crm 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 19, 2026.
Which government CRM platforms compete with Salesforce?
Share of searches by month for Tyler Technologies, Accela, CivicPlus, Granicus, Salesforce. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tyler Technologies | Accela | CivicPlus | Granicus | GovPilot | Salesforce | Microsoft Dynamics 365 | ServiceNow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.9% | 25.6% | 14% | 11.5% | 1.4% | 0.55% | 0.01% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.9% | 25.6% | 14% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 0.55% | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.9% | 20.8% | 11.4% | 9.3% | 1.2% | 0.45% | 0.01% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.2% | 25.3% | 16.9% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 0.54% | 0.01% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.7% | 26.1% | 14.3% | 9.5% | 1.9% | 0.46% | 0.01% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.3% | 22.5% | 15% | 10.1% | 1.6% | 0.48% | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.8% | 29.3% | 16% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 0.42% | 0.01% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 47.5% | 26% | 14.2% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 0.46% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.9% | 30.1% | 13.4% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 0.43% | 0.01% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.9% | 25.6% | 14% | 11.5% | 1.4% | 0.45% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.7% | 25.5% | 14% | 11.4% | 1.8% | 0.45% | 0.03% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.2% | 29.6% | 13.2% | 10.8% | 1.7% | 0.35% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 44.2% | 33.1K | +0.06% | -2.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.6% | 22.2K | +22.7% | +4.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.2% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.8% | 8.1K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.7% | 1.3K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.35% | 260 | -18.8% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.04% | 30 | +50% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.03% | 20 | +100% | 0 points |
44.2%
Held 1st. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +0.06% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
2.
Accela29.6%
Held 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +4.1 points.
13.2%
Held 3rd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
4.
Granicus10.8%
Held 4th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
5.
GovPilot1.7%
Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.35%
Held 6th. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.04%
Held 7th. 30 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.03%
Held 8th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Salesforce changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Salesforce in the United States fell from 390 to 260.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Salesforce’s share of searches among government CRM platforms in the United States held steady, from 0.55% to 0.35%.
How did search popularity change for United States government CRM platforms in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Accela gained share of searches among government CRM platforms in the United States, from 25.5% to 29.6%.
In September 2026, Tyler Technologies lost share of searches among government CRM platforms in the United States, from 46.7% to 44.2%.
In September 2026, CivicPlus lost share of searches among government CRM platforms in the United States, from 14% to 13.2%.
In September 2026, Granicus lost share of searches among government CRM platforms in the United States, from 11.4% to 10.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Microsoft Dynamics 365 in the United States rose 200% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 30 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for GovPilot in the United States rose 30% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 1.3K in September 2026.
How are Salesforce’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Salesforce’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.
- salesforce government cloud
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