How popular isBurp Suite?
In September 2026, people searched for Burp Suite by name about 135,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 35% of all global vulnerability scanning tool searches, placing Burp Suite first out of nine tools. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vulnerability scanning tools, Burp Suite appeared in three of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the nine.
Burp Suite is the most searched of 9 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
Burp SuiteShare of searches 35%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
QualysShare of searches 12.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
TenableShare of searches 12.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ZAPShare of searches 12.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
TrivyShare of searches 10.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top vulnerability scanning tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Burp Suite was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Burp Suite is the sixth most recommended of the nine.
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.
Tenable5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Greenbone5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Burp Suite3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ZAP3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Trivy3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rapid73 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Qualys2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Acunetix1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Intruder0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which vulnerability scanning tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best vulnerability scanning tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best vulnerability scanning tool for a small security team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vulnerability scanning tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vulnerability scan software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which vulnerability scanning tools compete with Burp Suite?
Share of searches by month for Burp Suite, Qualys, Tenable, ZAP, Trivy, Rapid7, Greenbone, Acunetix. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Burp Suite | Qualys | Tenable | ZAP | Trivy | Rapid7 | Greenbone | Acunetix | Intruder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.8% | 11.7% | 17.4% | 11.7% | 6.4% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 0.14% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.3% | 11.8% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.9% | 10.8% | 16.1% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.2% | 10.6% | 15.8% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.8% | 12.8% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 7% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 0.12% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.4% | 10.4% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 23.1% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.1% | 12.1% | 14.8% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 3% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 36.4% | 10.9% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.4% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 32% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.3% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 35% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 0.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 35% | 135K | +22.7% | +3.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.8% | 49.5K | 0% | -1.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.8% | 49.5K | 0% | -1.2 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 12.8% | 49.5K | +22.2% | +1.3 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 10.5% | 40.5K | 0% | -1 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 8.6% | 33.1K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 4.7% | 18.1K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 2.6% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.1% | 390 | +21.9% | 0 points |
35%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +3.7 points.
2.
Qualys12.8%
Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
3.
Tenable12.8%
Held 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.
ZAP12.8%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
5.
Trivy10.5%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
6.
Rapid78.6%
Held 6th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
4.7%
Held 7th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
8.
Acunetix2.6%
Held 8th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
9.
Intruder0.1%
Held 9th. 390 estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Burp Suite and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Burp Suite
15 comparisons
- Burp Suite vs Kali Linux
- Burp Suite vs Nmap
- Burp Suite vs ZAP
- Burp Suite vs Qualys
- Burp Suite vs Tenable
- Burp Suite vs Metasploit
- Burp Suite vs Trivy
- Burp Suite vs Rapid7
- Burp Suite vs Greenbone
- Burp Suite vs Pentera
- Acunetix vs Burp Suite
- Burp Suite vs Horizon3.ai
- Astra Security vs Burp Suite
- Burp Suite vs Cobalt
- Burp Suite vs Intruder
How has branded search demand for Burp Suite changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Burp Suite worldwide held steady at 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Burp Suite’s share of searches among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide increased from 31.8% to 35%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Burp Suite’s share of searches among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide peaked at 36.4% in May 2026 and was lowest at 28.4% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for vulnerability scanning tools worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, ZAP overtook Trivy to rank 4th among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide, with 12.8% of the searches.

In September 2026, Burp Suite gained share of searches among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide, from 31.3% to 35%.

In September 2026, Qualys lost share of searches among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide, from 14.1% to 12.8%.

In September 2026, Tenable lost share of searches among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide, from 14.1% to 12.8%.

In September 2026, Trivy lost share of searches among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide, from 11.5% to 10.5%.

In September 2026, Rapid7 lost share of searches among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide, from 9.4% to 8.6%.
How are Burp Suite’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Burp Suite’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.
- burp suite
- burpsuite
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Where does Burp Suite compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penetration testing platforms | 3rd of 11 | 13.3% | Show ranking |
| Vulnerability scanning tools | 1st of 9 | 35% | Shown above |

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