How popular isAzure Container Registry?
In September 2026, people searched for Azure Container Registry by name about 3,600 times worldwide, a 45.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.83% of all global container registry searches, placing Azure Container Registry fifth out of seven registries. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about container registries, Azure Container Registry appeared in all answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Azure Container Registry is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Docker HubShare of searches 84.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ArtifactoryShare of searches 11.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
Amazon ECRShare of searches 1.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
QuayShare of searches 0.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Azure Container RegistryShare of searches 0.83%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top container registries in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Azure Container Registry appeared in all five answers. Azure Container Registry is the fourth most recommended of the seven.
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.
Docker Hub5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Azure Container Registry5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Google Artifact Registry5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Amazon ECR4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Harbor3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Artifactory2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Quay1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about container registries
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which container registry should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best container registries?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best container registry for image storage?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“container registry”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“docker image registry”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which container registries compete with Azure Container Registry?
Share of searches by month for Docker Hub, Artifactory, Azure Container Registry. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Docker Hub | Artifactory | Amazon ECR | Quay | Azure Container Registry | Harbor | Google Artifact Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 93.1% | 3.7% | 0.75% | 0.81% | 0.91% | 0.4% | 0.26% |
| Nov 2025 | 92.5% | 4.6% | 0.74% | 0.55% | 0.91% | 0.49% | 0.27% |
| Dec 2025 | 93.6% | 3.8% | 0.75% | 0.46% | 0.75% | 0.41% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 92.5% | 4.6% | 0.74% | 0.54% | 0.91% | 0.49% | 0.27% |
| Feb 2026 | 92.3% | 4.5% | 0.91% | 0.55% | 0.91% | 0.49% | 0.27% |
| Mar 2026 | 91.2% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 0.55% | 1.1% | 0.48% | 0.27% |
| Apr 2026 | 90.9% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 0.56% | 1.1% | 0.59% | 0.32% |
| May 2026 | 91.2% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 0.57% | 0.89% | 0.49% | 0.32% |
| Jun 2026 | 91.1% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 0.65% | 0.89% | 0.49% | 0.26% |
| Jul 2026 | 89.5% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 0.53% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.39% |
| Aug 2026 | 85% | 11.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1% | 0.55% | 0.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 84.8% | 11.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.83% | 0.55% | 0.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 84.8% | 368K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11.4% | 49.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.2% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, moved from 6th to 4th | 0.9% | 3.9K | +81.5% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 6th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 0.83% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 0.55% | 2.4K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.3% | 1.3K | 0% | 0 points |
84.8%
Held 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
11.4%
Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.2%
Held 3rd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Quay0.9%
Moved from 6th to 4th. 3.9K estimated branded searches, +81.5% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
0.83%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
6.
Harbor0.55%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.3%
Held 7th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Azure Container Registry changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Azure Container Registry worldwide fell from 6.6K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Azure Container Registry fell from 3rd to 5th among container registries worldwide.
How did search popularity change for container registries worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

Docker Hub’s share of searches among container registries worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 91.1% to 84.8% in September 2026.

In September 2026, Quay rose from 6th to 4th among container registries worldwide.

In September 2026, Azure Container Registry fell from 4th to 5th among container registries worldwide.

In September 2026, Harbor fell from 5th to 6th among container registries worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Artifactory worldwide rose 82.7% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 49.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Google Artifact Registry worldwide fell 31.6% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.3K in September 2026.
How are Azure Container Registry’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Azure Container Registry’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.
- azure container registry
Who owns Azure Container Registry?
Azure Container Registry is owned by
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