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Gabb vs Wisephone:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Gabb had more branded searches than Wisephone among kids phone brands in the United States. Gabb had about 69,700 branded searches, while Wisephone had 27,100. Gabb made up 33.3% of all kids phone brand searches we track, and Wisephone accounted for 12.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kids phone brands, Gabb appeared in four of the five answers and Wisephone in none.

Among kids phone brands in the United States in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Gabb, about 3 searches for every 1 for Wisephone

Gabb 69.7K searchesWisephone 27.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Gabb, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Wisephone in 0

Gabb in 4 of 5Wisephone in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Gabb, the only one of the two named

Gabb first in 4Wisephone never named

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Top kids phone brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Gabb was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Wisephone 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.

  1. Gabb1st
  2. Bark2nd
  3. Pinwheel3rd
  4. Troomi4th
  5. Wisephone–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Bark4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Gabb4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Pinwheel3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Troomi1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Wisephone0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which phone should I get my kid in the US?”

    1. 1Bark
    2. 2Gabb
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best kids phone brands in the US?”

    1. 1Bark
    2. 2Gabb
    3. 3Pinwheel
    4. 4Troomi
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best first phone for a 10-year-old in the US?”

    1. 1Gabb
    2. 2Pinwheel
    3. 3Bark
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “kids phone”

    1. 1Gabb
    2. 2Pinwheel
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “smart watch for kids”

    1. 1Bark

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.

Is Gabb or Wisephone more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Gabb and Wisephone by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five kids phone brands we track, month by month, from searches in United States.

Gabb and Wisephone among kids phone brands in the United States, by month

Share of searches by month for Gabb, Wisephone. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthBarkGabbWisephonePinwheelTroomi
Oct 202542.6%37.5%5.7%5.7%8.5%
Nov 202544.8%37%4.9%6%7.3%
Dec 202542.6%39.5%4.7%4.7%8.5%
Jan 202638.8%40.1%6.4%5.2%9.5%
Feb 202643.8%35.7%5.9%5.9%8.8%
Mar 202642.2%35.6%6.9%6.9%8.4%
Apr 202642.2%35.6%6.9%6.9%8.4%
May 202643.1%35.4%5.8%7.1%8.6%
Jun 202645.8%33%6.1%7.5%7.5%
Jul 202651.4%29%5.6%8.4%5.6%
Aug 202643.8%39.3%4.8%7.2%4.8%
Sep 202643.2%33.3%12.9%5.8%4.7%

How has the Gabb and Wisephone comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Gabb was ahead of Wisephone in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gabb’s share of searches among kids phone brands in the United States moved from 37.5% to 33.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 65.2K to 69.7K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wisephone’s share of searches among kids phone brands in the United States moved from 5.7% to 12.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 27.1K.

How did search popularity change for United States kids phone brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Wisephone overtook Pinwheel and Troomi to rank 3rd among kids phone brands in the United States, with 12.9% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Gabb lost share of searches among kids phone brands in the United States, from 39.3% to 33.3%.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gabb’s and Wisephone’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.

Gabb

3 branded search terms

  • gabb phone
  • gabb watch
  • gabb wireless

Wisephone

1 branded search term

  • wisephone

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