How popular isBuildkite?
In September 2026, people searched for Buildkite by name about 9,920 times worldwide, a 49.6% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.83% of all global build automation platform searches, placing Buildkite seventh out of seven platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about build automation platforms, Buildkite appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Buildkite is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
GitLabShare of searches 68.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
JenkinsShare of searches 16.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
GitHub ActionsShare of searches 7.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
GradleShare of searches 3.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
BuildkiteShare of searches 0.83%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top build automation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Buildkite was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Buildkite 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.
- GitLab5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Jenkins5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- GitHub Actions5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
CircleCI4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Buildkite3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Gradle2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
TeamCity1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about build automation platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which build automation platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best build automation platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best build automation platform for software builds?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ci cd platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“continuous integration tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which build automation platforms compete with Buildkite?
Share of searches by month for GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Gradle, Buildkite. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | GitLab | Jenkins | GitHub Actions | Gradle | CircleCI | TeamCity | Buildkite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 65.9% | 19.7% | 7.2% | 4% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.53% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.3% | 22.4% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.4% | 22.4% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.4% | 22.4% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 61% | 22.3% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 63.5% | 19% | 10.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.76% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.9% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.78% |
| May 2026 | 65.2% | 19.5% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.96% |
| Jun 2026 | 69% | 16.8% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.68% |
| Jul 2026 | 64.6% | 19.3% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.95% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.1% | 18.9% | 10.3% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.9% | 16.8% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.83% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 68.9% | 823K | +22.3% | +5.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.8% | 201K | 0% | -2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.6% | 90.5K | -17.7% | -2.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.4% | 40.5K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.5% | 18.1K | +21.9% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -0.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.83% | 9.9K | -18.2% | -0.3 points |
1.
GitLab68.9%
Held 1st. 823K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +5.7 points.
2.
Jenkins16.8%
Held 2nd. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
7.6%
Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.
4.
Gradle3.4%
Held 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
5.
CircleCI1.5%
Held 5th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
TeamCity1%
Held 6th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
0.83%
Held 7th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Compare popularity between Buildkite and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Buildkite
10 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Buildkite changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Buildkite worldwide rose from 6.6K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Buildkite’s share of searches among build automation platforms worldwide held steady, from 0.53% to 0.83%.
How did search popularity change for build automation platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, GitLab gained share of searches among build automation platforms worldwide, from 63.1% to 68.9%.
In September 2026, GitHub Actions lost share of searches among build automation platforms worldwide, from 10.3% to 7.6%.
In September 2026, Jenkins lost share of searches among build automation platforms worldwide, from 18.9% to 16.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Buildkite worldwide rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 9.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for TeamCity worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Gradle worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 40.5K in September 2026.
How are Buildkite’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Buildkite’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- buildkite
- buildkite ci cd
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Where does Buildkite compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build automation platforms | 7th of 7 | 0.83% | Shown above |
| Continuous integration platforms | 5th of 6 | 0.86% | Show ranking |
| CI/CD tools | 5th of 8 | 2.5% | Show ranking |
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