How popular isZenBusiness?
In September 2026, people searched for ZenBusiness by name about 55,300 times in the United States, a 27.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 21.2% of all United States LLC formation service searches, placing ZenBusiness second out of ten services. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about LLC formation services, ZenBusiness appeared in four of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the ten.
ZenBusiness is the second most searched of 10 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Northwest Registered AgentShare of searches 28.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ZenBusinessShare of searches 21.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
LegalZoomShare of searches 19%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
BizeeShare of searches 17.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
doolaShare of searches 3.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top LLC formation services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ZenBusiness was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. ZenBusiness is the second most recommended of the ten.
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.
Northwest Registered Agent4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ZenBusiness4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bizee4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LegalZoom3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Inc Authority1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tailor Brands1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
doola0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stripe0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Swyft Filings0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
MyCompanyWorks0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about LLC formation services
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which LLC formation service should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best LLC formation services in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best LLC formation service in the US for a first-time business owner?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“llc formation service”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“llc formation”
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 LLC formation services compete with ZenBusiness?
Share of searches by month for Northwest Registered Agent, ZenBusiness, LegalZoom, Bizee, doola, Inc Authority, Stripe. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Northwest Registered Agent | ZenBusiness | LegalZoom | Bizee | doola | Inc Authority | Stripe | Swyft Filings | Tailor Brands | MyCompanyWorks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 21.2% | 26.8% | 21.2% | 17.9% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.21% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.4% | 25.1% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 1.6% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.22% |
| Dec 2025 | 21.5% | 27.2% | 21.5% | 18.2% | 1.6% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.21% |
| Jan 2026 | 25% | 25.9% | 20.5% | 17.3% | 1.8% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.2% | 23.9% | 21.4% | 16% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.17% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.8% | 23.7% | 21.2% | 18.5% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.85% | 0.14% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.5% | 25.3% | 20% | 18.3% | 1.8% | 3.3% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.97% | 0.16% |
| May 2026 | 28.1% | 23.8% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.15% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.5% | 22.8% | 20.4% | 14.5% | 1.5% | 3.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 0.98% | 0.16% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.8% | 21.3% | 20.6% | 15.4% | 1.8% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 0.99% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.3% | 21% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 1.5% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.97% | 0.16% |
| Sep 2026 | 28.4% | 21.2% | 19% | 17.3% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.18% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 28.4% | 74K | -18.2% | -2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.2% | 55.3K | -11.8% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -1.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 17.3% | 45.2K | -14.1% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, moved from 7th to 5th | 3.8% | 9.9K | +125% | +2.3 pointsmoved from 7th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 3.8% | 9.9K | 0% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 3.8% | 9.9K | 0% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.4% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.1% | 2.9K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.18% | 480 | 0% | 0 points |
28.4%
Held 1st. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
21.2%
Held 2nd. 55.3K estimated branded searches, -11.8% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
19%
Held 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
4.
Bizee17.3%
Held 4th. 45.2K estimated branded searches, -14.1% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
doola3.8%
Moved from 7th to 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +125% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
3.8%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
7.
Stripe3.8%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
1.4%
Held 8th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
1.1%
Held 9th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.18%
Held 10th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for ZenBusiness changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ZenBusiness in the United States fell from 76.6K to 55.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ZenBusiness’ share of searches among LLC formation services in the United States decreased from 26.8% to 21.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ZenBusiness’ share of searches among LLC formation services in the United States peaked at 27.2% in December 2025 and was lowest at 21% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ZenBusiness fell from 1st to 2nd among LLC formation services in the United States.
How did search popularity change for United States LLC formation services in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, doola overtook Inc Authority and Stripe to rank 5th among LLC formation services in the United States, with 3.8% of the searches.

In September 2026, Northwest Registered Agent lost share of searches among LLC formation services in the United States, from 30.3% to 28.4%.

In September 2026, LegalZoom lost share of searches among LLC formation services in the United States, from 20.3% to 19%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Swyft Filings in the United States fell 45.5% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 3.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for ZenBusiness in the United States fell 27.8% over 12 measured months, from 76.6K to 55.3K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for MyCompanyWorks in the United States fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 480 in September 2026.
How are ZenBusiness’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ZenBusiness’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- zen business
- zenbusiness
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