How popular isIntruder?
In September 2026, people searched for Intruder by name about 440 times worldwide, a 35.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.1% of all global vulnerability scanning tool searches, placing Intruder ninth out of nine tools. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vulnerability scanning tools, Intruder did not appear in any of the answers.
Intruder is the ninth most searched of 9 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Burp SuiteShare of searches 35%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
QualysShare of searches 12.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
TenableShare of searches 12.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ZAPShare of searches 12.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
IntruderShare of searches 0.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top vulnerability scanning tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Intruder did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Tenable5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Greenbone5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Burp Suite3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ZAP3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Trivy3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rapid73 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Qualys2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Acunetix1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Intruder0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which vulnerability scanning tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best vulnerability scanning tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best vulnerability scanning tool for a small security team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vulnerability scanning tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vulnerability scan software”
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 vulnerability scanning tools compete with Intruder?
Share of searches by month for Burp Suite, Qualys, Tenable, ZAP, Trivy, Rapid7, Greenbone, Acunetix, Intruder. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Burp Suite | Qualys | Tenable | ZAP | Trivy | Rapid7 | Greenbone | Acunetix | Intruder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.8% | 11.7% | 17.4% | 11.7% | 6.4% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 0.14% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.3% | 11.8% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.9% | 10.8% | 16.1% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.2% | 10.6% | 15.8% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.8% | 12.8% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 7% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 0.12% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.4% | 10.4% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 23.1% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.1% | 12.1% | 14.8% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 3% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 36.4% | 10.9% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.4% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 32% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.3% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 35% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 0.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 35% | 135K | +22.7% | +3.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.8% | 49.5K | 0% | -1.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.8% | 49.5K | 0% | -1.2 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 12.8% | 49.5K | +22.2% | +1.3 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 10.5% | 40.5K | 0% | -1 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 8.6% | 33.1K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 4.7% | 18.1K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 2.6% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.1% | 390 | +21.9% | 0 points |
35%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +3.7 points.
2.
Qualys12.8%
Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
3.
Tenable12.8%
Held 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.
ZAP12.8%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
5.
Trivy10.5%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
6.
Rapid78.6%
Held 6th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
4.7%
Held 7th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
8.
Acunetix2.6%
Held 8th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
9.
Intruder0.1%
Held 9th. 390 estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Intruder changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Intruder worldwide fell from 680 to 440.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Intruder’s share of searches among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide held steady, from 0.14% to 0.1%.
How did search popularity change for vulnerability scanning tools worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, ZAP overtook Trivy to rank 4th among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide, with 12.8% of the searches.

In September 2026, Burp Suite gained share of searches among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide, from 31.3% to 35%.

In September 2026, Qualys lost share of searches among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide, from 14.1% to 12.8%.

In September 2026, Tenable lost share of searches among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide, from 14.1% to 12.8%.

In September 2026, Trivy lost share of searches among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide, from 11.5% to 10.5%.

In September 2026, Rapid7 lost share of searches among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide, from 9.4% to 8.6%.
How are Intruder’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Intruder’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.
- intruder io
- intruder penetration testing
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Where does Intruder compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penetration testing platforms | 11th of 11 | 0.04% | Show ranking |
| Vulnerability scanning tools | 9th of 9 | 0.1% | Shown above |

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