How popular isApache Flink in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 14.8K branded searches for Apache Flink worldwide which is down 45.4% over the last 11 months. Apache Flink holds 20.8% estimated Share of Search among streaming analytics platforms worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Confluent69.7%Apache Flink20.8%
RisingWave7.6%
Redpanda1.8%
Materialize0.03%
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Which streaming analytics platforms compete with Apache Flink?
Share of Search by month for Confluent, Apache Flink, RisingWave. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Confluent | Apache Flink | RisingWave | Redpanda | Materialize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 69.5% | 25.4% | 4.1% | 0.94% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.6% | 25.2% | 5% | 1.1% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 89.9% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 0.39% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 72.8% | 21.8% | 4.3% | 0.98% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 73.4% | 22% | 3.6% | 0.99% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 76.4% | 18.7% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 75.9% | 18.6% | 4.5% | 1% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 75.9% | 18.6% | 4.5% | 1% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 72% | 21.5% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 71% | 21.2% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 69.7% | 20.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 69.7% | 49.5K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.8% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.6% | 5.4K | +22.7% | +1.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.8% | 1.3K | +30% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.03% | 20 | +100% | 0 points |
69.7%
Held 1st. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
20.8%
Held 2nd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
7.6%
Held 3rd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
4.
Redpanda1.8%
Held 4th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
0.03%
Held 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Apache Flink and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Apache Flink changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Apache Flink worldwide fell from 27.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Apache Flink’s estimated Share of Search among streaming analytics platforms worldwide decreased from 25.4% to 20.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Apache Flink’s estimated Share of Search among streaming analytics platforms worldwide peaked at 25.4% in October 2025 and was lowest at 8.1% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for streaming analytics platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, RisingWave gained estimated Share of Search among streaming analytics platforms worldwide, from 6.3% to 7.6%.
In August 2026, Confluent lost estimated Share of Search among streaming analytics platforms worldwide, from 71% to 69.7%.
Redpanda’s estimated Share of Search among streaming analytics platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1% to 1.8% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Materialize worldwide fell 50% over 11 measured months, from 40 to 20 in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Apache Flink worldwide fell 45.4% over 11 measured months, from 27.1K to 14.8K in August 2026.
How is Apache Flink measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Apache Flink’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
- apache flink
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