How popular isLens?
In September 2026, people searched for Lens by name about 3,600 times worldwide, a 45.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.9% of all global kubernetes platform searches, placing Lens seventh out of nine platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kubernetes platforms, Lens did not appear in any of the answers.
Lens is the seventh most searched of 9 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
PortainerShare of searches 39%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
OpenShiftShare of searches 31.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
K3sShare of searches 17.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Azure Kubernetes ServiceShare of searches 3.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
LensShare of searches 1.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top kubernetes platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lens 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.
- Azure Kubernetes Service5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Amazon EKS5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Google Kubernetes Engine5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- OpenShift4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- K3s3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rancher3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tanzu2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Portainer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Lens0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Kubernetes platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best Kubernetes platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best Kubernetes platform for a cloud team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kubernetes platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“managed kubernetes service”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which kubernetes platforms compete with Lens?
Share of searches by month for Portainer, OpenShift, K3s, Azure Kubernetes Service, Amazon EKS, Rancher, Lens. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Portainer | OpenShift | K3s | Azure Kubernetes Service | Amazon EKS | Rancher | Lens | Google Kubernetes Engine | Tanzu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38% | 31.1% | 17% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.7% | 31.7% | 17.3% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.3% | 29% | 15.8% | 4% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.7% | 28.5% | 15.6% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.12% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.9% | 26% | 14.2% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 9.5% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.4% | 31.4% | 17.2% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.11% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.2% | 28.9% | 15.8% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 38.3% | 31.4% | 17.2% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.5% | 31.4% | 17.2% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.17% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.6% | 31.5% | 17.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.14% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.6% | 27.9% | 18.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.15% |
| Sep 2026 | 39% | 31.9% | 17.5% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.17% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39% | 74K | 0% | -2.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 31.9% | 60.5K | +22.2% | +4.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.5% | 33.1K | 0% | -1.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.6% | 6.8K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.8% | 5.4K | +22.7% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 2.1% | 4K | +18.5% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 1.9% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 1% | 1.9K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.17% | 320 | +23.1% | 0 points |
39%
Held 1st. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.6 points.
31.9%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +4.1 points.
3.
K3s17.5%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
3.6%
Held 4th. 6.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
2.8%
Held 5th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
6.
Rancher2.1%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 4K estimated branded searches, +18.5% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
7.
Lens1.9%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
Held 8th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
9.
Tanzu0.17%
Held 9th. 320 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Lens changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Lens worldwide fell from 6.6K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lens’ share of searches among kubernetes platforms worldwide decreased from 2.8% to 1.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lens fell from 6th to 7th among kubernetes platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for kubernetes platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, OpenShift gained share of searches among kubernetes platforms worldwide, from 27.9% to 31.9%.
In September 2026, Portainer lost share of searches among kubernetes platforms worldwide, from 41.6% to 39%.
In September 2026, K3s lost share of searches among kubernetes platforms worldwide, from 18.6% to 17.5%.
In September 2026, Lens lost share of searches among kubernetes platforms worldwide, from 2.5% to 1.9%.
Amazon EKS’s share of searches among kubernetes platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.3% to 2.8% in September 2026.
In September 2026, Rancher rose from 7th to 6th among kubernetes platforms worldwide.
How are Lens’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
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.
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