How popular isAkeyless?
In September 2026, people searched for Akeyless by name about 2,900 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.23% of all global secrets management platform searches, placing Akeyless sixth out of seven platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about secrets management platforms, Akeyless appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the seven.
Akeyless is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
1PasswordShare of searches 64.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
DopplerShare of searches 28.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
VaultShare of searches 3.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
InfisicalShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- AkeylessShare of searches 0.23%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top secrets management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Akeyless was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Akeyless is the fifth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Vault1st
- Infisical2nd
- AWS Secrets Manager3rd
- 1Password4th
- Akeyless5th
- Doppler6th
- Google Cloud Secret Manager7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- 1Password5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Vault5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- AWS Secrets Manager5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Infisical4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Doppler3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Akeyless3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Google Cloud Secret Manager2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which secrets management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best secrets management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best secrets management platform for small dev team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“secrets management platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“store secrets securely”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which secrets management platforms compete with Akeyless?
Share of searches by month for 1Password, Doppler, Vault, Infisical, Akeyless. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | 1Password | Doppler | Vault | Infisical | AWS Secrets Manager | Akeyless | Google Cloud Secret Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.3% | 36.8% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.29% | 0.44% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.7% | 32.5% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2% | 0.31% | 0.47% |
| Dec 2025 | 60% | 32.8% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.26% | 0.39% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.4% | 28.7% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.28% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.5% | 32.4% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.31% | 0.26% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.4% | 32.4% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.32% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.4% | 32.4% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.32% | 0.21% |
| May 2026 | 59.9% | 32.7% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.32% | 0.17% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.5% | 28.3% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.34% | 0.18% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.2% | 61.5% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.91% | 0.18% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.9% | 32.7% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.26% | 0.21% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.4% | 28.7% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.23% | 0.15% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 64.4% | 827K | +22.1% | +4.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.7% | 369K | -0.08% | -3.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.2% | 41.6K | +22.1% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.1% | 27.1K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.2% | 14.8K | -18.2% | -0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.23% | 2.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.15% | 1.9K | -20.8% | -0.1 points |
64.4%
Held 1st. 827K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +4.5 points.
2.
Doppler28.7%
Held 2nd. 369K estimated branded searches, -0.08% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.
3.
Vault3.2%
Held 3rd. 41.6K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
2.1%
Held 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
1.2%
Held 5th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
6.Akeyless
0.23%
Held 6th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.15%
Held 7th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Akeyless changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Akeyless worldwide held steady at 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Akeyless rose from 7th to 6th among secrets management platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for secrets management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, 1Password gained share of searches among secrets management platforms worldwide, from 59.9% to 64.4%.
In September 2026, Doppler lost share of searches among secrets management platforms worldwide, from 32.7% to 28.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Infisical worldwide rose 124% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 27.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Google Cloud Secret Manager worldwide fell 56.8% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for AWS Secrets Manager worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.
How are Akeyless’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Akeyless’ 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.
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