How popular isOpenGov in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 22.2K branded searches for OpenGov worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. OpenGov holds 8.4% estimated Share of Search among open data platforms worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Esri ArcGIS75.8%- CKAN10.2%
- OpenGov8.4%
- Granicus4.6%
- Socrata1.1%
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Which open data platforms compete with OpenGov?
Share of Search by month for Esri ArcGIS, CKAN, OpenGov, Granicus. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Esri ArcGIS | CKAN | OpenGov | Granicus | Socrata |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82.6% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 0.52% |
| Nov 2025 | 82.5% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 0.66% |
| Dec 2025 | 81.3% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 0.79% |
| Jan 2026 | 79.4% | 8.7% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 0.77% |
| Feb 2026 | 79.5% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 0.61% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.6% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 0.63% |
| Apr 2026 | 69.5% | 20.9% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 0.55% |
| May 2026 | 72.1% | 17.7% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 71% | 14.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% | 0.85% |
| Jul 2026 | 73.1% | 12% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 75.8% | 10.2% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 75.8% | 201K | 0% | +2.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10.2% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -1.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.4% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.6% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.1% | 2.9K | -56.1% | -1.3 points |
75.8%
Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
2.CKAN
10.2%
Held 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
3.OpenGov
8.4%
Held 3rd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
4.Granicus
4.6%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.Socrata
1.1%
Held 5th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -56.1% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
Compare search popularity between OpenGov and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for OpenGov changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for OpenGov worldwide held steady at 22.2K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, OpenGov’s estimated Share of Search among open data platforms worldwide increased from 6.1% to 8.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, OpenGov’s estimated Share of Search among open data platforms worldwide peaked at 9.6% in June 2026 and was lowest at 6.1% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for open data platforms worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, Esri ArcGIS gained estimated Share of Search among open data platforms worldwide, from 73.1% to 75.8%.
In August 2026, CKAN lost estimated Share of Search among open data platforms worldwide, from 12% to 10.2%.
In August 2026, Socrata lost estimated Share of Search among open data platforms worldwide, from 2.4% to 1.1%.
Granicus’ estimated Share of Search among open data platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.9% to 4.6% in August 2026.
Where does OpenGov compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-procurement platforms | 4th of 5 | 3.3% | Show ranking |
| Open data platforms | 3rd of 5 | 8.4% | Shown above |
| Permitting software | 3rd of 5 | 22.9% | Show ranking |
How is OpenGov measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OpenGov’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.
1 branded search term
- opengov
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