How popular isAltair in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 165K branded searches for Altair worldwide which is down 17.9% over the last 11 months. Altair holds 46.2% estimated Share of Search among simulation software worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which simulation software compete with Altair?
Share of Search by month for Altair, Ansys, COMSOL, SimScale, Abaqus. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Altair | Ansys | COMSOL | SimScale | Abaqus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.5% | 35.7% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 7.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.2% | 31.7% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.1% | 28% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.2% | 31.7% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.1% | 35.3% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.7% | 31.3% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.8% | 34.2% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| May 2026 | 45.5% | 30.4% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.2% | 30.8% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.4% | 30.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.2% | 30.8% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 46.2% | 165K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.8% | 110K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.3% | 33.1K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.6% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -1.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.2% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.1 points |
1.
Altair46.2%
Held 1st. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
2.
Ansys30.8%
Held 2nd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
3.
COMSOL
9.3%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.
SimScale7.6%
Held 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
5.
Abaqus6.2%
Held 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Altair and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Altair changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Altair worldwide fell from 201K to 165K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Altair’s estimated Share of Search among simulation software worldwide increased from 43.5% to 46.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Altair’s estimated Share of Search among simulation software worldwide peaked at 51.1% in December 2025 and was lowest at 41.8% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for simulation software worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Altair gained estimated Share of Search among simulation software worldwide, from 45.4% to 46.2%.
In August 2026, Ansys gained estimated Share of Search among simulation software worldwide, from 30.3% to 30.8%.
In August 2026, SimScale lost estimated Share of Search among simulation software worldwide, from 9.1% to 7.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Abaqus worldwide fell 32.9% over 11 measured months, from 33.1K to 22.2K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for COMSOL worldwide fell 18.3% over 11 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in August 2026.
Where does Altair compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulation software | 1st of 5 | 46.2% | Shown above |
| Finite element analysis software | 1st of 5 | 49.2% | Show ranking |
How is Altair measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Altair’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
- altair
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