How popular isCrowdStrike in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 326K branded searches for CrowdStrike worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. CrowdStrike holds 0.32% estimated Share of Search among endpoint protection brands worldwide and is ranked 4th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Fortinet74.7%
Acronis22.5%
ESET2.5%
CrowdStrike0.32%
Malwarebytes0.03%
SentinelOne0.02%
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Which endpoint protection brands compete with CrowdStrike?
Share of Search by month for Fortinet, Acronis, ESET, CrowdStrike. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Fortinet | Acronis | ESET | CrowdStrike | Malwarebytes | SentinelOne |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 74.4% | 22.2% | 3% | 0.32% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 77.9% | 19.2% | 2.6% | 0.34% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 77.9% | 19.1% | 2.6% | 0.34% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.9% | 19.2% | 2.6% | 0.34% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.2% | 16.1% | 3.2% | 0.43% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 77.4% | 19% | 3.1% | 0.33% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 82.6% | 13.6% | 3.3% | 0.36% | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 85.8% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 86.3% | 11.6% | 1.9% | 0.19% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 80.8% | 16.2% | 2.7% | 0.27% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.2% | 16.3% | 2.2% | 0.27% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 74.7% | 22.5% | 2.5% | 0.32% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 74.7% | 301K | 0% | -6.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.5% | 90.5K | +49.6% | +6.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.5% | 9.9K | +22.2% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.32% | 1.3K | +30% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.03% | 140 | -17.6% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.02% | 70 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Fortinet74.7%
Held 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -6.5 points.
2.
Acronis22.5%
Held 2nd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, +49.6% vs prior month. Share +6.1 points.
3.
ESET2.5%
Held 3rd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
0.32%
Held 4th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.03%
Held 5th. 140 estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.02%
Held 6th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between CrowdStrike and its closest rivals
Every comparison with CrowdStrike
23 comparisons
- Bitdefender vs CrowdStrike
- CrowdStrike vs Malwarebytes
- CrowdStrike vs ESET
- CrowdStrike vs SentinelOne
- CrowdStrike vs Trellix
- Arctic Wolf vs CrowdStrike
- CrowdStrike vs Expel
- CrowdStrike vs Huntress
- CrowdStrike vs Red Canary
- Carbon Black vs CrowdStrike
- Check Point vs CrowdStrike
- CrowdStrike vs Cybereason
- CrowdStrike vs Darktrace
- CrowdStrike vs Fortinet
- CrowdStrike vs Microsoft Defender
- CrowdStrike vs Palo Alto Networks
- CrowdStrike vs Sophos
- Acronis vs CrowdStrike
- Anomali vs CrowdStrike
- CrowdStrike vs Flashpoint
- CrowdStrike vs Mandiant
- CrowdStrike vs Recorded Future
- CrowdStrike vs ThreatConnect
How has branded search demand for CrowdStrike changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for CrowdStrike worldwide held steady, from 327K to 326K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CrowdStrike’s estimated Share of Search among endpoint protection brands worldwide held steady at 0.32%.
How did search popularity change for endpoint protection brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Acronis gained estimated Share of Search among endpoint protection brands worldwide, from 16.3% to 22.5%.

In September 2026, Fortinet lost estimated Share of Search among endpoint protection brands worldwide, from 81.2% to 74.7%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Malwarebytes worldwide fell 46.2% over 12 measured months, from 260 to 140 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for SentinelOne worldwide fell 36.4% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 70 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for ESET worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 9.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for CrowdStrike worldwide fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.3K in September 2026.
Where does CrowdStrike compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endpoint security platforms | 3rd of 5 | 13.8% | Show ranking |
| Cybersecurity vendors | 6th of 6 | 0.16% | Show ranking |
| Endpoint security software | 1st of 6 | 55.4% | Show ranking |
| Endpoint protection brands | 4th of 6 | 0.32% | Shown above |
| Managed detection and response platforms | 5th of 5 | 0.48% | Show ranking |
| Threat intelligence platforms | 5th of 6 | 0.49% | Show ranking |
| Endpoint detection platforms | 6th of 6 | 0.52% | Show ranking |
How is CrowdStrike measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CrowdStrike’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.
8 branded search terms
- antivirus crowdstrike
- crowdstrike
- crowdstrike antivirus
- crowdstrike app
- crowdstrike endpoint security
- crowdstrike falcon
- crowdstrike software
- endpoint security crowdstrike
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