Addiction treatment software in the United States:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Kipu was the most searched addiction treatment software in the United States, accounting for 55.8% of all searches among the six software we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Kipu and BestNotes were mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Kipu was recommended most often, coming first in two out of four responses that gave a list.
- 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 Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kipu and BestNotes were mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Kipu was recommended most often, coming first in two out of four answers that gave a list. BestNotes was second, and Sunwave Health was third. Ritten, which ranked second in searches, was not mentioned at all.
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
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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 do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each addiction treatment software by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six addiction treatment software we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
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.
Which brand is most popular in search among addiction treatment software in the United States?
6 brands
In September 2026, Kipu was the most searched among addiction treatment software in the United States, with an estimated 19K branded searches, 55.8% of all searches for the six we track. Ritten is in 2nd place, 20.2 percentage points behind at 35.6%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipu | 57.3% → 55.8% | 57.3%Oct 2025 | 46.4%Jan 2026 | 1st |
| Ritten | 24.1% → 35.6% | 39.3%Aug 2026 | 24.1%Oct 2025 | 2nd |
| BestNotes | 3.7% → 2.9% | 5.2%Apr 2026 | 2.9%Sep 2026 | 5th → 3rd |
| Lightning Step | 6.9% → 2.9% | 6.9%Oct 2025 | 2.9%Sep 2026 | 3rd → 4th |
| Behave Health | 3.2% → 1.7% | 3.2%Oct 2025 | 1.7%Sep 2026 | 6th → 5th |
| Sunwave Health | 4.8% → 0.94% | 5.7%Jan 2026 | 0.94%Sep 2026 | 4th → 6th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kipu’s share of searches among addiction treatment software in the United States decreased from 57.3% to 55.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ritten’s share of searches among addiction treatment software in the United States increased from 24.1% to 35.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BestNotes’ share of searches among addiction treatment software in the United States decreased from 3.7% to 2.9%.
- 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, Behave Health’s share of searches among addiction treatment software in the United States decreased from 3.2% to 1.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sunwave Health’s share of searches among addiction treatment software in the United States decreased from 4.8% to 0.94%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kipu’s share of searches among addiction treatment software in the United States peaked at 57.3% in October 2025 and was lowest at 46.4% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ritten’s share of searches among addiction treatment software in the United States peaked at 39.3% in August 2026 and was lowest at 24.1% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BestNotes’ share of searches among addiction treatment software in the United States peaked at 5.2% in April 2026 and was lowest at 2.9% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sunwave Health’s share of searches among addiction treatment software in the United States peaked at 5.7% in January 2026 and was lowest at 0.94% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BestNotes rose from 5th to 3rd among addiction treatment software in the United States.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lightning Step fell from 3rd to 4th among addiction treatment software in the United States.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Behave Health rose from 6th to 5th among addiction treatment software in the United States.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sunwave Health fell from 4th to 6th 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.
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