How popular isAqua Security?
In September 2026, people searched for Aqua Security by name about 3,600 times worldwide, a 33.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 5.4% of all global kubernetes security platform searches, placing Aqua Security fifth out of 11 platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kubernetes security platforms, Aqua Security appeared in all answers and was the third most recommended of the 11.
Aqua Security is the fifth most searched of 11 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
TrivyShare of searches 61.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
SysdigShare of searches 10%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
WizShare of searches 7.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Prisma CloudShare of searches 6.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Aqua SecurityShare of searches 5.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top kubernetes security platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Aqua Security appeared in all five answers. Aqua Security is the third most recommended of the 11.
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.
Trivy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Aqua Security5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Falco5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sysdig4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wiz4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kubescape4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Prisma Cloud3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cilium2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
NeuVector1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- KSOC0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about kubernetes security platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Kubernetes security platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best Kubernetes security platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best Kubernetes security platform for cluster security?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kubernetes security platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kubernetes security tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which kubernetes security platforms compete with Aqua Security?
Share of searches by month for Trivy, Sysdig, Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Aqua Security, Kubescape, NeuVector. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Trivy | Sysdig | Wiz | Prisma Cloud | Aqua Security | Kubescape | NeuVector | Cilium | KSOC | StackRox | Falco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.7% | 15.6% | 8.2% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.76% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.6% | 16.3% | 7.4% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.97% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.6% | 14.2% | 7.4% | 11.6% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.1% | 13.8% | 9.4% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.2% | 13.8% | 9.4% | 11.3% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.82% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.6% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 4.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.48% | 0.48% | 0.39% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.5% | 9.9% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 2% | 2% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 0.59% |
| May 2026 | 52.7% | 12.9% | 8.3% | 8.6% | 7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.94% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.5% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 8.9% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.97% | 1.2% | 0.79% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.5% | 13.3% | 6.9% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.97% | 0.79% |
| Aug 2026 | 62% | 10.1% | 6.4% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 2% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.73% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.1% | 10% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.72% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.1% | 40.5K | 0% | -0.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10% | 6.6K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 7.4% | 4.9K | +16.7% | +1 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 6.6% | 4.4K | 0% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.4% | 3.6K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.4% | 1.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 2.4% | 1.6K | +23.1% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 1.8% | 1.2K | -9.1% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.1% | 720 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 1.1% | 720 | +22% | +0.2 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.72% | 480 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Trivy61.1%
Held 1st. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
2.
Sysdig10%
Held 2nd. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
3.
Wiz7.4%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 4.9K estimated branded searches, +16.7% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
6.6%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.4%
Held 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.4%
Held 6th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.4%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
8.
Cilium1.8%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 1.2K estimated branded searches, -9.1% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
9.KSOC
1.1%
Held 9th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
StackRox1.1%
Held 10th. 720 estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
11.
Falco0.72%
Held 11th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Aqua Security changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Aqua Security worldwide fell from 5.4K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aqua Security’s share of searches among kubernetes security platforms worldwide decreased from 8.5% to 5.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aqua Security’s share of searches among kubernetes security platforms worldwide peaked at 8.9% in November 2025 and was lowest at 5.4% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aqua Security fell from 4th to 5th among kubernetes security platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for kubernetes security platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Wiz overtook Prisma Cloud to rank 3rd among kubernetes security platforms worldwide, with 7.4% of the searches.

In September 2026, Trivy lost share of searches among kubernetes security platforms worldwide, from 62% to 61.1%.

Aqua Security’s share of searches among kubernetes security platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 7.2% to 5.4% in September 2026.

In September 2026, NeuVector rose from 8th to 7th among kubernetes security platforms worldwide.

In September 2026, Cilium fell from 7th to 8th among kubernetes security platforms worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Prisma Cloud worldwide fell 45.7% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 4.4K in September 2026.
How are Aqua Security’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aqua Security’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.
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Where does Aqua Security compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kubernetes security platforms | 5th of 11 | 5.4% | Shown above |
| Cloud security posture platforms | 4th of 5 | 15.9% | Show ranking |

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