How popular isQualys in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 53.6K branded searches for Qualys worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Qualys holds 26.2% estimated Share of Search among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which vulnerability scanning tools compete with Qualys?
Share of Search by month for Tenable, Qualys, Greenbone, Rapid7, Acunetix. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Tenable | Qualys | Greenbone | Rapid7 | Acunetix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.5% | 19.6% | 26.9% | 15.7% | 5.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.9% | 20.7% | 23.4% | 16.4% | 5.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.5% | 19.7% | 26.9% | 15.6% | 5.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.2% | 18.8% | 25.7% | 18.1% | 5.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.6% | 22.4% | 23.3% | 17.8% | 5% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.3% | 22.8% | 21.9% | 18% | 5% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.5% | 23.2% | 22.7% | 15.4% | 5.2% |
| May 2026 | 36.3% | 20.9% | 21.7% | 16.5% | 4.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.8% | 25.8% | 20.6% | 17.1% | 4.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.7% | 25.1% | 21.8% | 16.7% | 4.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.4% | 26.2% | 20.4% | 17.2% | 4.8% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 31.4% | 64.4K | -5.1% | -0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.2% | 53.6K | -0.33% | +1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20.4% | 41.8K | -10.6% | -1.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 17.2% | 35.2K | -1.6% | +0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.8% | 9.9K | 0% | +0.2 points |
1.
Tenable31.4%
Held 1st. 64.4K estimated branded searches, -5.1% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
2.
Qualys
26.2%
Held 2nd. 53.6K estimated branded searches, -0.33% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
20.4%
Held 3rd. 41.8K estimated branded searches, -10.6% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
4.
Rapid717.2%
Held 4th. 35.2K estimated branded searches, -1.6% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
5.
Acunetix4.8%
Held 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare search popularity between Qualys and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Qualys changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Qualys worldwide held steady, from 54.8K to 53.6K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Qualys’ estimated Share of Search among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide increased from 19.6% to 26.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Qualys’ estimated Share of Search among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide peaked at 26.2% in August 2026 and was lowest at 18.8% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Qualys rose from 3rd to 2nd among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide.
How did search popularity change for vulnerability scanning tools worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Qualys gained estimated Share of Search among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide, from 25.1% to 26.2%.
In August 2026, Greenbone lost estimated Share of Search among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide, from 21.8% to 20.4%.
Tenable’s estimated Share of Search among vulnerability scanning tools worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 36.3% to 31.4% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Acunetix worldwide fell 33.1% over 11 measured months, from 14.8K to 9.9K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Rapid7 worldwide fell 19.6% over 11 measured months, from 43.8K to 35.2K in August 2026.
Where does Qualys compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Container scanning tools | 2nd of 6 | 25.2% | Show ranking |
| Vulnerability scanning tools | 2nd of 5 | 26.2% | Shown above |
| Vulnerability management platforms | 2nd of 5 | 27.1% | Show ranking |
How is Qualys measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Qualys’ 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.
7 branded search terms
- qualys
- qualys app
- qualys com
- qualys software
- qualys vmdr
- qualys vulnerability management
- qualys vulnerability scanner
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