How popular isKeycloak?
In September 2026, people searched for Keycloak by name about 135,000 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 4.1% of all global authentication platform searches, placing Keycloak third out of 11 platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about authentication platforms, Keycloak did not appear in any of the answers.
Keycloak is the third most searched of 11 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
SupabaseShare of searches 68.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
OktaShare of searches 20.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
KeycloakShare of searches 4.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Auth0Share of searches 2.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
WorkOSShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top authentication platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Keycloak 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.
Clerk1st- Auth02nd
- Supabase3rd
Firebase Authentication4th- WorkOS5th
Amazon Cognito5th
Better Auth7th
Stytch8th- Okta–
- Keycloak–
- +1 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Auth04 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Supabase3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Clerk3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Better Auth2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Amazon Cognito2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Firebase Authentication2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- WorkOS1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Stytch1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Okta0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Keycloak0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about authentication platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which authentication platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best authentication platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best authentication platform for user sign in?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“authentication software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“login platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which authentication platforms compete with Keycloak?
Share of searches by month for Supabase, Okta, Keycloak, Auth0. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Supabase | Okta | Keycloak | Auth0 | WorkOS | Better Auth | Stytch | Amazon Cognito | Firebase Authentication | Clerk | Frontegg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.5% | 34.7% | 8.5% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.63% | 0.15% |
| Nov 2025 | 48% | 32.3% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.14% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.8% | 32.8% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.59% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.9% | 29.2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.64% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.3% | 29.4% | 5.9% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.66% | 0.65% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 59% | 26.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.88% | 0.98% | 0.48% | 0.58% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 63% | 23.2% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.94% | 0.85% | 0.63% | 0.51% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 63.5% | 23.4% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.78% | 0.86% | 0.52% | 0.51% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.6% | 23.4% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.86% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.6% | 23.4% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.95% | 0.74% | 0.43% | 0.42% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.8% | 23.5% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.75% | 0.35% | 0.42% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.2% | 20.5% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.83% | 0.75% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.05% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 68.2% | 2.2M | +22.4% | +4.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.5% | 673K | 0% | -3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.1% | 135K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.3% | 74.4K | -0.27% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.5% | 49.8K | +22% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.2% | 40.5K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.83% | 27.3K | -0.15% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.75% | 24.7K | +15.4% | 0 points | |
| 9, moved from 10th to 9th | 0.3% | 10K | +0.2% | 0 pointsmoved from 10th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 9th to 10th | 0.3% | 9.9K | -18.1% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 9th to 10th | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.05% | 1.6K | -15.7% | 0 points |
1.
Supabase68.2%
Held 1st. 2.2M estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +4.3 points.
2.
Okta20.5%
Held 2nd. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3 points.
3.
Keycloak4.1%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
4.
Auth02.3%
Held 4th. 74.4K estimated branded searches, -0.27% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
WorkOS1.5%
Held 5th. 49.8K estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.2%
Held 6th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
7.
Stytch0.83%
Held 7th. 27.3K estimated branded searches, -0.15% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.75%
Held 8th. 24.7K estimated branded searches, +15.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.3%
Moved from 10th to 9th. 10K estimated branded searches, +0.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Clerk0.3%
Moved from 9th to 10th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
11.
Frontegg0.05%
Held 11th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -15.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Keycloak changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Keycloak worldwide fell from 165K to 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Keycloak’s share of searches among authentication platforms worldwide decreased from 8.5% to 4.1%.
How did search popularity change for authentication platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Supabase gained share of searches among authentication platforms worldwide, from 63.8% to 68.2%.
In September 2026, Okta lost share of searches among authentication platforms worldwide, from 23.5% to 20.5%.
In September 2026, Keycloak lost share of searches among authentication platforms worldwide, from 4.7% to 4.1%.
In September 2026, Firebase Authentication rose from 10th to 9th among authentication platforms worldwide.
In September 2026, Clerk fell from 9th to 10th among authentication platforms worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for WorkOS worldwide rose 80.7% over 12 measured months, from 27.6K to 49.8K in September 2026.
How are Keycloak’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Keycloak’s 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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