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How popular isOSV-Scanner?

In September 2026, people searched for OSV-Scanner by name about 3,600 times worldwide, an 89.5% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 2.4% of all global dependency scanning tool searches, placing OSV-Scanner seventh out of 12 tools. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dependency scanning tools, OSV-Scanner appeared in four of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the 12.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

OSV-Scanner is the seventh most searched of 12 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. SnykShare of searches 33%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. TrivyShare of searches 27%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. DependabotShare of searches 14.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. OWASP Dependency-TrackShare of searches 6.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 11th
  5. OSV-ScannerShare of searches 2.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top dependency scanning tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, OSV-Scanner was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. OSV-Scanner is the fourth most recommended of the 12.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Trivy1st
  2. Dependabot2nd
  3. Snyk3rd
  4. OSV-Scanner4th
  5. OWASP Dependency-Check5th
  6. Socket6th
  7. Renovate7th
  8. Mend7th
  9. Sonatype9th
  10. Black Duck10th
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Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Trivy4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Dependabot4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • OSV-Scanner4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Snyk3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • OWASP Dependency-Check3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Sonatype2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Renovate2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Socket2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Black Duck2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Mend2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Which dependency scanning tools compete with OSV-Scanner?

OSV-Scanner against dependency scanning tools worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Snyk, Trivy, Dependabot, OWASP Dependency-Track, Sonatype, Renovate, OSV-Scanner, OWASP Dependency-Check. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSnykTrivyDependabotOWASP Dependency-TrackSonatypeRenovateOSV-ScannerOWASP Dependency-CheckSocketBlack DuckMendFOSSA
Oct 202543%19.3%12.9%5.8%7%3.1%1.4%4.7%1.1%1%0.71%<0.01%
Nov 202539.6%21.7%11.8%6.5%7.9%3.5%1.5%4.3%1.3%0.96%0.8%<0.01%
Dec 202538.9%21.3%14.2%6.4%6.4%3.5%2.3%4.2%1.2%1%0.78%<0.01%
Jan 202638.6%21.1%14.1%6.3%7.7%3.4%1.5%4.2%1.1%1%0.78%<0.01%
Feb 202643.4%19.5%13%5.8%7.1%3.9%1.4%3.2%1.1%0.94%0.72%<0.01%
Mar 202625.9%47.1%9.5%4.2%4.2%2.8%1.2%2.3%1.4%0.75%0.43%<0.01%
Apr 202634.7%28.4%12.8%5.7%5.7%3.1%2.5%3.1%2.3%0.92%0.75%<0.01%
May 202637.9%20.8%13.9%6.2%6.2%3.4%2.8%2.8%4.5%0.9%0.63%<0.01%
Jun 202638.7%21.2%14.2%6.3%6.3%3.5%2.8%3.5%2%0.92%0.56%<0.01%
Jul 202634.5%23.1%15.5%6.9%6.9%3.8%2.5%3.1%1.8%1.2%0.7%<0.01%
Aug 202633%27%14.8%5.4%6.6%3.6%2.4%2.4%3.3%0.96%0.67%<0.01%
Sep 202633%27%14.8%6.6%6.6%3.6%2.4%2.4%1.9%0.96%0.59%<0.01%
  1. 1.Snyk

    33%

    Held 1st. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  2. 2.Trivy

    27%

    Held 2nd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  3. 3.Dependabot

    14.8%

    Held 3rd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  4. Moved from 5th to 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.

  5. 5.Sonatype

    6.6%

    Moved from 4th to 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  6. 6.Renovate

    3.6%

    Held 6th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. Moved from 8th to 7th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  8. Moved from 9th to 8th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  9. 9.Socket

    1.9%

    Moved from 7th to 9th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -40.8% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.

  10. 10.Black Duck

    0.96%

    Held 10th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  11. 11.Mend

    0.59%

    Held 11th. 880 estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  12. 12.FOSSA

    <0.01%

    Held 12th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between OSV-Scanner and its closest rivals

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How has branded search demand for OSV-Scanner changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for OSV-Scanner worldwide rose from 1.9K to 3.6K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OSV-Scanner’s share of searches among dependency scanning tools worldwide increased from 1.4% to 2.4%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OSV-Scanner’s share of searches among dependency scanning tools worldwide peaked at 2.8% in June 2026 and was lowest at 1.2% in March 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OSV-Scanner rose from 8th to 7th among dependency scanning tools worldwide.

How did search popularity change for dependency scanning tools worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes
  1. In September 2026, OWASP Dependency-Track overtook Sonatype to rank 4th among dependency scanning tools worldwide, with 6.6% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Socket lost share of searches among dependency scanning tools worldwide, from 3.3% to 1.9%.

  3. Trivy’s share of searches among dependency scanning tools worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 21.2% to 27% in September 2026.

  4. In September 2026, OSV-Scanner rose from 8th to 7th among dependency scanning tools worldwide.

  5. In September 2026, OWASP Dependency-Check rose from 9th to 8th among dependency scanning tools worldwide.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Renovate worldwide rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 5.4K in September 2026.

How are OSV-Scanner’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OSV-Scanner’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.

  • osv scanner

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