How popular isGoogle Security Operations?
In September 2026, people searched for Google Security Operations by name about 880 times worldwide, a 12% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.31% of all global security operations platform searches, placing Google Security Operations tenth out of 11 platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about security operations platforms, Google Security Operations appeared in three of the five answers and was the joint sixth most recommended of the 11.
Google Security Operations is the tenth most searched of 11 competitors and the joint sixth most recommended in AI answers.
SplunkShare of searches 48%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- WazuhShare of searches 32.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Microsoft SentinelShare of searches 7.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Sumo LogicShare of searches 3.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- Google Security OperationsShare of searches 0.31%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top security operations platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Google Security Operations was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Google Security Operations is the joint sixth most recommended of the 11.
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.
Splunk4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Sentinel4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
CrowdStrike3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Google Security Operations3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Wazuh2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
IBM QRadar1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sumo Logic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Securonix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Exabeam0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about security operations platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which security operations platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best security operations platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best security operations platform for security monitoring?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“security operations platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“siem platform”
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 security operations platforms compete with Google Security Operations?
Share of searches by month for Splunk, Wazuh, Microsoft Sentinel, Sumo Logic, Securonix, Google Security Operations. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Splunk | Wazuh | Microsoft Sentinel | Sumo Logic | Securonix | Exabeam | LogRhythm | IBM QRadar | CrowdStrike | Google Security Operations | Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.9% | 25.2% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.45% | 0.28% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.6% | 28.3% | 7% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.41% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.1% | 28.6% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.41% | 0.32% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.7% | 28.3% | 7% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.31% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 52% | 28.5% | 7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.5% | 28.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.41% | 0.31% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 52% | 28.5% | 7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.41% | 0.31% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 46.9% | 31.4% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.45% | 0.35% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.2% | 28.6% | 7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.32% | 0.51% | 0.19% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.1% | 32.3% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.36% | 0.57% | 0.17% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.2% | 32.3% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 48% | 32.2% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.46% | 0.31% | 0.11% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48% | 135K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 32.2% | 90.5K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.9% | 22.2K | +0.05% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.5% | 9.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.3% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.9% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.9% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.3% | 3.6K | +24.1% | +0.2 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.46% | 1.3K | +30% | +0.1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.31% | 880 | -12% | 0 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.11% | 320 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Splunk48%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
2.Wazuh
32.2%
Held 2nd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
7.9%
Held 3rd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +0.05% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.5%
Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.3%
Held 5th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Exabeam1.9%
Held 6th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.9%
Held 7th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.3%
Held 8th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.46%
Held 9th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.31%
Held 10th. 880 estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM
0.11%
Held 11th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Google Security Operations changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Google Security Operations worldwide fell from 1K to 880.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Security Operations’ share of searches among security operations platforms worldwide held steady, from 0.28% to 0.31%.
How did search popularity change for security operations platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM worldwide rose 255.6% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 320 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Exabeam worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 5.4K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for IBM QRadar worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for LogRhythm worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 5.4K in September 2026.

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

Estimated monthly branded searches for Splunk worldwide fell 32.8% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 135K in September 2026.
How are Google Security Operations’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Security Operations’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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Where does Google Security Operations compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIEM platforms | 7th of 8 | 0.17% | Show ranking |
| Security operations platforms | 10th of 11 | 0.31% | Shown above |

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