How popular isHUMAN Security?
In September 2026, people searched for HUMAN Security by name about 6,610 times worldwide, an 18.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 25.8% of all global brand safety platform searches, placing HUMAN Security second out of six platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about brand safety platforms, HUMAN Security appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
HUMAN Security is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
DoubleVerifyShare of searches 31.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
HUMAN SecurityShare of searches 25.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Channel FactoryShare of searches 14.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Integral Ad ScienceShare of searches 14.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ZefrShare of searches 9.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top brand safety platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, HUMAN Security was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. HUMAN Security is the fourth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Integral Ad Science1st
DoubleVerify2nd
Zefr3rd
HUMAN Security4th
Channel Factory5th
Pixalate6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Integral Ad Science5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DoubleVerify4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Zefr4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
HUMAN Security2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Channel Factory2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pixalate1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about brand safety platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which brand safety platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best brand safety platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best brand safety platform for ad placement checks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“brand safety platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“brand safety tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which brand safety platforms compete with HUMAN Security?
Share of searches by month for DoubleVerify, HUMAN Security, Channel Factory, Integral Ad Science, Zefr, Pixalate. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DoubleVerify | HUMAN Security | Channel Factory | Integral Ad Science | Zefr | Pixalate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.1% | 22.2% | 12.1% | 18.1% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.8% | 25.3% | 13.7% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 5.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.6% | 21.8% | 11.7% | 17.7% | 9.7% | 6.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.8% | 21.2% | 14.1% | 17.4% | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.3% | 21.6% | 14.4% | 17.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.8% | 21.2% | 14.1% | 17.4% | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.3% | 21.6% | 14.4% | 17.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| May 2026 | 34.7% | 23.2% | 12.6% | 15.4% | 8.4% | 5.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.3% | 19.8% | 13.2% | 16.1% | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.3% | 19.8% | 13.2% | 16.1% | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.9% | 20.5% | 9% | 13.7% | 5.9% | 5% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.6% | 25.8% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 5.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 31.6% | 8.1K | -45.3% | -14.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25.8% | 6.6K | 0% | +5.3 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 14.1% | 3.6K | +24.1% | +5.1 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 14.1% | 3.6K | -18.2% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 9.4% | 2.4K | +26.3% | +3.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.1% | 1.3K | -18.8% | +0.1 points |
31.6%
Held 1st. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -45.3% vs prior month. Share -14.3 points.
25.8%
Held 2nd. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +5.3 points.
14.1%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share +5.1 points.
14.1%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
5.
Zefr9.4%
Held 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share +3.5 points.
6.
Pixalate5.1%
Held 6th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between HUMAN Security and its closest rivals
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8 comparisons
How has branded search demand for HUMAN Security changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for HUMAN Security worldwide fell from 8.1K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HUMAN Security’s share of searches among brand safety platforms worldwide increased from 22.2% to 25.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HUMAN Security’s share of searches among brand safety platforms worldwide peaked at 25.8% in September 2026 and was lowest at 19.8% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for brand safety platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Channel Factory overtook Integral Ad Science to rank 3rd among brand safety platforms worldwide, with 14.1% of the searches.

In September 2026, HUMAN Security gained share of searches among brand safety platforms worldwide, from 20.5% to 25.8%.

In September 2026, Zefr gained share of searches among brand safety platforms worldwide, from 5.9% to 9.4%.

In September 2026, DoubleVerify lost share of searches among brand safety platforms worldwide, from 45.9% to 31.6%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Pixalate worldwide fell 45.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.3K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Integral Ad Science worldwide fell 45.5% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are HUMAN Security’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using HUMAN Security’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.
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Where does HUMAN Security compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand safety platforms | 2nd of 6 | 25.8% | Shown above |
| Ad verification platforms | 2nd of 7 | 26.1% | Show ranking |

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