Kipu vs Lightning Step:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kipu had more branded searches than Lightning Step among addiction treatment software in the United States. Kipu had about 19,000 branded searches, while Lightning Step had 1,000. Kipu made up 55.8% of all addiction treatment software searches we track, and Lightning Step accounted for 2.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about addiction treatment software, Kipu appeared in four of the five answers and Lightning Step in none.
Who do people search for more?
Kipu, about 19 searches for every 1 for Lightning Step
Who does AI mention more?
Kipu, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Lightning Step in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Kipu, the only one of the two named
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Top addiction treatment software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kipu was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Lightning Step 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.
- 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.
Is Kipu or Lightning Step more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kipu and Lightning Step 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, 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% |
How has the Kipu and Lightning Step comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kipu was ahead of Lightning Step in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kipu’s share of searches among addiction treatment software in the United States moved from 57.3% to 55.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 15.7K to 19K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lightning Step’s share of searches among addiction treatment software in the United States moved from 6.9% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1K.
How did search popularity change for United States addiction treatment software in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Kipu gained share of searches among addiction treatment software in the United States, from 51% to 55.8%.
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.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kipu’s and Lightning Step’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.
Kipu
2 branded search terms
- kipu
- kipu health
Lightning Step
1 branded search term
- lightning step
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