How popular isCobalt in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 1.6K branded searches for Cobalt worldwide which is down 35.9% over the last 12 months. Cobalt holds 6.3% estimated Share of Search among penetration testing platforms worldwide and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Pentera40.3%
Horizon3.ai37.3%
Astra Security14.3%
Cobalt6.3%
Intruder1.7%
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Which penetration testing platforms compete with Cobalt?
Share of Search by month for Pentera, Horizon3.ai, Astra Security, Cobalt. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Pentera | Horizon3.ai | Astra Security | Cobalt | Intruder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53% | 21.1% | 12.4% | 10.6% | 2.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 52% | 20.9% | 14.8% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.5% | 21.3% | 17.3% | 8.8% | 3.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.7% | 20.1% | 13.3% | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.1% | 22.5% | 14.8% | 7.8% | 2.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.2% | 24.3% | 14.8% | 6.8% | 2.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.1% | 29.2% | 15.8% | 7.5% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 45.3% | 29.7% | 16% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.5% | 32.1% | 15.4% | 6.8% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.8% | 32.2% | 15.5% | 6.6% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 42% | 35.6% | 14.9% | 5.9% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.3% | 37.3% | 14.3% | 6.3% | 1.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40.3% | 10.2K | -0.1% | -1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 37.3% | 9.4K | +8.9% | +1.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.3% | 3.6K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.3% | 1.6K | +11.2% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.7% | 440 | +12.8% | +0.1 points |
1.
Pentera40.3%
Held 1st. 10.2K estimated branded searches, -0.1% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
37.3%
Held 2nd. 9.4K estimated branded searches, +8.9% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
14.3%
Held 3rd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
4.
Cobalt6.3%
Held 4th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +11.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
5.
Intruder1.7%
Held 5th. 440 estimated branded searches, +12.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Cobalt changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Cobalt worldwide fell from 2.5K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cobalt’s estimated Share of Search among penetration testing platforms worldwide decreased from 10.6% to 6.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cobalt’s estimated Share of Search among penetration testing platforms worldwide peaked at 10.6% in October 2025 and was lowest at 5.9% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for penetration testing platforms worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Horizon3.ai gained estimated Share of Search among penetration testing platforms worldwide, from 35.6% to 37.3%.
In September 2026, Pentera lost estimated Share of Search among penetration testing platforms worldwide, from 42% to 40.3%.
In September 2026, Astra Security lost estimated Share of Search among penetration testing platforms worldwide, from 14.9% to 14.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cobalt worldwide fell 35.9% over 12 measured months, from 2.5K to 1.6K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Intruder worldwide fell 35.3% over 12 measured months, from 680 to 440 in September 2026.
How is Cobalt measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cobalt’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.
3 branded search terms
- cobalt io
- cobalt penetration testing
- cobalt pentesting
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