How popular isLens in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 4.4K branded searches for Lens worldwide which is down 33.3% over the last 11 months. Lens holds 2.5% estimated Share of Search among kubernetes management platforms worldwide and is ranked 4th of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which kubernetes management platforms compete with Lens?
Share of Search by month for Portainer, OpenShift, Rancher, Lens. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Portainer | OpenShift | Rancher | Lens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.1% | 32% | 26.1% | 2.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.2% | 33.7% | 22.6% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.7% | 27.9% | 27.9% | 2.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.7% | 27.9% | 27.9% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.7% | 29.2% | 23.9% | 3.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.1% | 32% | 26.1% | 2.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 44% | 29.4% | 24% | 2.6% |
| May 2026 | 39.1% | 31.9% | 26.1% | 2.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.3% | 32.1% | 26.3% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.3% | 32.1% | 26.3% | 2.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.7% | 27.9% | 27.9% | 2.5% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 41.7% | 74K | 0% | +2.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.9% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -4.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 27.9% | 49.5K | 0% | +1.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.5% | 4.4K | 0% | +0.1 points |
41.7%
Held 1st. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
27.9%
Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -4.2 points.
3.
Rancher27.9%
Held 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
4.
Lens
2.5%
Held 4th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Lens and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Lens changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Lens worldwide fell from 6.6K to 4.4K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lens’ estimated Share of Search among kubernetes management platforms worldwide held steady, from 2.8% to 2.5%.
How did search popularity change for kubernetes management platforms worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, Portainer gained estimated Share of Search among kubernetes management platforms worldwide, from 39.3% to 41.7%.
In August 2026, Rancher gained estimated Share of Search among kubernetes management platforms worldwide, from 26.3% to 27.9%.
In August 2026, OpenShift lost estimated Share of Search among kubernetes management platforms worldwide, from 32.1% to 27.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Lens worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 6.6K to 4.4K in August 2026.
How is Lens measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lens’ 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.
1 branded search term
- lens kubernetes
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