How popular isPorkbun?
In September 2026, people searched for Porkbun by name about 274,000 times worldwide, an 85.6% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 2.5% of all global domain and hosting provider searches, placing Porkbun fourth out of seven providers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about domain and hosting providers, Porkbun appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.
Porkbun is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
- GoDaddyShare of searches 42.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
HostingerShare of searches 37.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
NamecheapShare of searches 12.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
PorkbunShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SiteGroundShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top domain and hosting providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Porkbun was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Porkbun is the second most recommended of the seven.
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.
Hostinger5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Porkbun3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SiteGround3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Namecheap2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bluehost2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DreamHost2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- GoDaddy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which domain and hosting provider should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best domain and hosting providers?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best domain and hosting provider for a website?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best web hosting”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“website hosting provider”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Which domain and hosting providers compete with Porkbun?
Share of searches by month for GoDaddy, Hostinger, Namecheap, Porkbun, SiteGround, Bluehost. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | GoDaddy | Hostinger | Namecheap | Porkbun | SiteGround | Bluehost | DreamHost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.7% | 42.4% | 10.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 39.3% | 42.6% | 10.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.81% |
| Dec 2025 | 39.4% | 42.7% | 10.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.66% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.1% | 41.9% | 11.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.56% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.5% | 40.7% | 13.1% | 1.8% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 0.65% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.9% | 41.8% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.56% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.6% | 43.4% | 14.6% | 2% | 2.9% | 2% | 0.59% |
| May 2026 | 35.7% | 44.9% | 12.3% | 2% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.61% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.8% | 40.6% | 13.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.66% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.5% | 40.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.66% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.9% | 39.3% | 15.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.64% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.6% | 37.5% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.61% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 42.6% | 4.2M | +21.2% | +5.8 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 37.5% | 3.7M | 0% | -1.8 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.3% | 1.2M | -18.7% | -3.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.5% | 246K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.5% | 246K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2% | 201K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.61% | 60.5K | 0% | 0 points |
1.GoDaddy
42.6%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 4.2M estimated branded searches, +21.2% vs prior month. Share +5.8 points.
37.5%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 3.7M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
12.3%
Held 3rd. 1.2M estimated branded searches, -18.7% vs prior month. Share -3.6 points.
4.
Porkbun2.5%
Held 4th. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.5%
Held 5th. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
Bluehost2%
Held 6th. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.61%
Held 7th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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12 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Porkbun changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Porkbun worldwide rose from 148K to 274K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Porkbun’s share of searches among domain and hosting providers worldwide increased from 1.5% to 2.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Porkbun’s share of searches among domain and hosting providers worldwide peaked at 2.6% in August 2026 and was lowest at 1.5% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Porkbun rose from 6th to 4th among domain and hosting providers worldwide.
How did search popularity change for domain and hosting providers worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, GoDaddy overtook Hostinger to become the leader among domain and hosting providers worldwide, with 42.6% of the searches.

In September 2026, Namecheap lost share of searches among domain and hosting providers worldwide, from 15.9% to 12.3%.

In September 2026, Hostinger lost share of searches among domain and hosting providers worldwide, from 39.3% to 37.5%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Porkbun worldwide rose 82.2% over 12 measured months, from 135K to 246K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for DreamHost worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 60.5K in September 2026.
How are Porkbun’s branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Porkbun’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- domain porkbun
- porkbun
- porkbun app
- porkbun domains
- porkbun registrar
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Where does Porkbun compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain registrars | 4th of 10 | 2.6% | Show ranking |
| Domain and hosting providers | 4th of 7 | 2.5% | Shown above |

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