How popular isCrowdStrike in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 271K branded searches for CrowdStrike worldwide which is down 17.1% over the last 11 months. CrowdStrike holds 20.7% estimated Share of Search among endpoint security software worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Bitdefender40.3%
CrowdStrike20.7%
ESET19.1%
Sophos10.3%
SentinelOne7.1%Trellix2.5%
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Which endpoint security software compete with CrowdStrike?
Share of Search by month for Bitdefender, CrowdStrike, ESET, Sophos, SentinelOne, Trellix. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Bitdefender | CrowdStrike | ESET | Sophos | SentinelOne | Trellix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.7% | 19.6% | 21.6% | 9.9% | 6.8% | 2.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 42% | 17.4% | 23.1% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.2% | 15.6% | 20.8% | 9.5% | 6.6% | 2.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 42% | 17.7% | 23.2% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.1% | 19.9% | 21.8% | 9.9% | 6.9% | 2.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.4% | 20.9% | 19.2% | 8.6% | 7.3% | 2.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.4% | 19.7% | 21.4% | 9.7% | 6.8% | 2.9% |
| May 2026 | 39% | 20.5% | 18.7% | 10.1% | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.8% | 21% | 19.1% | 10.4% | 7.2% | 2.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.5% | 20% | 18.3% | 9.9% | 6.9% | 2.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.3% | 20.7% | 19.1% | 10.3% | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40.3% | 529K | -8.5% | -2.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.7% | 271K | -0.5% | +0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.1% | 252K | +1.2% | +0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.3% | 135K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.1% | 93.7K | -0.12% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.5% | 33.1K | 0% | +0.1 points |
40.3%
Held 1st. 529K estimated branded searches, -8.5% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
20.7%
Held 2nd. 271K estimated branded searches, -0.5% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
3.
ESET19.1%
Held 3rd. 252K estimated branded searches, +1.2% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
4.
Sophos10.3%
Held 4th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
7.1%
Held 5th. 93.7K estimated branded searches, -0.12% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
6.
Trellix
2.5%
Held 6th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between CrowdStrike and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for CrowdStrike changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for CrowdStrike worldwide fell from 327K to 271K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, CrowdStrike’s estimated Share of Search among endpoint security software worldwide increased from 19.6% to 20.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, CrowdStrike’s estimated Share of Search among endpoint security software worldwide peaked at 21% in June 2026 and was lowest at 15.6% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, CrowdStrike rose from 3rd to 2nd among endpoint security software worldwide.
How did search popularity change for endpoint security software worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes

In August 2026, ESET gained estimated Share of Search among endpoint security software worldwide, from 18.3% to 19.1%.

In August 2026, CrowdStrike gained estimated Share of Search among endpoint security software worldwide, from 20% to 20.7%.

In August 2026, Bitdefender lost estimated Share of Search among endpoint security software worldwide, from 42.5% to 40.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Trellix worldwide fell 18.3% over 11 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Sophos worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 165K to 135K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for SentinelOne worldwide fell 17.7% over 11 measured months, from 114K to 93.7K in August 2026.
Where does CrowdStrike compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endpoint security platforms | 3rd of 5 | 13.5% | Show ranking |
| Endpoint security software | 2nd of 6 | 20.7% | Shown above |
| Threat intelligence platforms | 1st of 6 | 48.1% | Show ranking |
| Endpoint detection platforms | 1st of 6 | 51.9% | Show ranking |
| Managed detection and response platforms | 1st of 5 | 63.2% | 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.
9 branded search terms
- antivirus crowdstrike
- crowdstrike
- crowdstrike antivirus
- crowdstrike app
- crowdstrike com
- crowdstrike endpoint security
- crowdstrike falcon
- crowdstrike software
- endpoint security crowdstrike
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