How popular isAcunetix in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 9.9K branded searches for Acunetix worldwide which is down 33.1% over the last 12 months. Acunetix holds 7% estimated Share of Search among vulnerability scanner brands worldwide and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which vulnerability scanner brands compete with Acunetix?
Share of Search by month for Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, Acunetix. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Qualys | Tenable | Rapid7 | Acunetix | Intruder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.6% | 41.3% | 22.6% | 8.3% | 0.33% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.6% | 41.3% | 22.6% | 8.3% | 0.27% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.6% | 41.2% | 22.6% | 8.2% | 0.33% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.3% | 39.3% | 26.3% | 7.9% | 0.31% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.4% | 37.1% | 24.8% | 7.4% | 0.29% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.3% | 37.1% | 24.8% | 7.4% | 0.36% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.8% | 38.9% | 21.3% | 7.8% | 0.31% |
| May 2026 | 28% | 41.9% | 22.9% | 6.9% | 0.33% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.7% | 34.7% | 23.2% | 6.9% | 0.34% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.8% | 34.8% | 23.2% | 7% | 0.27% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.8% | 34.8% | 23.3% | 7% | 0.22% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.8% | 34.8% | 23.2% | 7% | 0.27% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 34.8% | 49.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 34.8% | 49.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 23.2% | 33.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7% | 9.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.27% | 390 | +21.9% | 0 points |
1.
Qualys
34.8%
Held 1st. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
Tenable34.8%
Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Rapid723.2%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Acunetix7%
Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Intruder0.27%
Held 5th. 390 estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Acunetix and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Acunetix changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Acunetix worldwide fell from 14.8K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Acunetix’s estimated Share of Search among vulnerability scanner brands worldwide decreased from 8.3% to 7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Acunetix’s estimated Share of Search among vulnerability scanner brands worldwide peaked at 8.3% in November 2025 and was lowest at 6.9% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for vulnerability scanner brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Intruder worldwide fell 33.9% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 390 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Acunetix worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 9.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Tenable worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 49.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Rapid7 worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.
Where does Acunetix compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulnerability scanning tools | 5th of 5 | 6.2% | Show ranking |
| Vulnerability scanner brands | 4th of 5 | 7% | Shown above |
How is Acunetix measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Acunetix’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- acunetix
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