How popular isPatchstack in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 3.6K branded searches for Patchstack worldwide which is up 50% over the last 12 months. Patchstack holds 1.5% estimated Share of Search among WordPress security plugins 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 WordPress security plugins compete with Patchstack?
Share of Search by month for Sucuri, Wordfence, Patchstack. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Sucuri | Wordfence | MalCare | Patchstack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 78.3% | 17.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 77.8% | 17.1% | 3.5% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 83.7% | 12.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 84.2% | 12.5% | 2.1% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 78.3% | 17.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.1% | 17.2% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 78% | 16.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| May 2026 | 82.3% | 13.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 79.4% | 16.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.3% | 14.3% | 2.4% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 81% | 14.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 86.3% | 10.5% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 86.3% | 211K | +40.8% | +5.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10.5% | 25.6K | -3% | -3.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.8% | 4.4K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.5% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -0.9 points |
1.
Sucuri86.3%
Held 1st. 211K estimated branded searches, +40.8% vs prior month. Share +5.3 points.
10.5%
Held 2nd. 25.6K estimated branded searches, -3% vs prior month. Share -3.8 points.
3.
MalCare1.8%
Held 3rd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
1.5%
Held 4th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
Compare search popularity between Patchstack and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Patchstack
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How has branded search demand for Patchstack changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Patchstack worldwide rose from 2.4K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Patchstack’s estimated Share of Search among WordPress security plugins worldwide peaked at 2.4% in August 2026 and was lowest at 1.1% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for WordPress security plugins worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, Sucuri gained estimated Share of Search among WordPress security plugins worldwide, from 81% to 86.3%.
In September 2026, Wordfence lost estimated Share of Search among WordPress security plugins worldwide, from 14.3% to 10.5%.
In September 2026, Patchstack lost estimated Share of Search among WordPress security plugins worldwide, from 2.4% to 1.5%.
In September 2026, MalCare lost estimated Share of Search among WordPress security plugins worldwide, from 2.4% to 1.8%.
How is Patchstack measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Patchstack’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
- patchstack
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