Albert vs Chime:Which is more popular in the United States?
In October 2026, Albert had more branded searches than Chime among cash advance apps in the United States. Albert had about 14,800 branded searches, while Chime had 12,500. Albert made up 3.8% of all cash advance app searches we track, and Chime accounted for 3.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cash advance apps, Chime appeared in all five answers and Albert in none.
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Top cash advance apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Chime appeared in all five answers. Albert 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.
EarnIn5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Chime5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
MoneyLion4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Dave4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Brigit3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Klover0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
FloatMe0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Albert0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cleo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cash advance app?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which apps let you borrow money before payday?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best app for a small cash advance with no credit check?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cash advance apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cash advance apps”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Albert or Chime more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Albert and Chime by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine cash advance apps we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Albert, Chime. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | MoneyLion | EarnIn | Brigit | Klover | Dave | FloatMe | Albert | Chime | Cleo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 25.9% | 21.2% | 17.3% | 11.6% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.7% | 24.5% | 13.4% | 10.9% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 29% | 23.8% | 15.9% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 31% | 20.7% | 13.9% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 4.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.1% | 22.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 2% | 3.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.7% | 22.6% | 15.1% | 12.4% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| May 2026 | 28.2% | 23.2% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.8% | 23.7% | 15.8% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.3% | 21.7% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.3% | 25.3% | 17% | 11.4% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 28.2% | 23.2% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| Oct 2026 | 27.9% | 23% | 15.3% | 12.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 3.1% |
How has branded search for Albert and Chime changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Chime took it in September 2026, Albert took it in October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Albert’s share of searches among cash advance apps in the United States moved from 4.2% to 3.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Chime’s share of searches among cash advance apps in the United States moved from 2.2% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.8K to 12.5K.
How did search popularity change for United States cash advance apps in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Albert overtook Cleo and Chime to rank 7th among cash advance apps in the United States, with 3.8% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Chime in the United States rose 60.3% over 12 measured months, from 7.8K to 12.5K in October 2026.
How are Albert’s and Chime’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Albert’s and Chime’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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