How popular isSitecore in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 1.3K branded searches for Sitecore worldwide which is down 31.6% over the last 11 months. Sitecore holds 0.09% estimated Share of Search among CMS platforms worldwide and is ranked 5th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Follow Sitecore and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Which CMS platforms compete with Sitecore?
Share of Search by month for WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Sitecore. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | WordPress | Drupal | Joomla | Umbraco | Sitecore | TYPO3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 93.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.17% | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 93.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.17% | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 93.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.14% | 0.08% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 93.4% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 0.17% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 93.4% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 0.17% | 0.09% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 92.8% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 94% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.17% | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 92.7% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 0.09% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 92.8% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 0.09% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 92.2% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.24% | 0.11% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 93.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.09% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 93.6% | 1.4M | +0.65% | +1.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 3.3% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.7% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.2% | 2.9K | -19.4% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.09% | 1.3K | -18.8% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.07% | 1K | 0% | 0 points |
93.6%
Held 1st. 1.4M estimated branded searches, +0.65% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
2.
Drupal
3.3%
Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
3.
Joomla2.7%
Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
4.Umbraco
0.2%
Held 4th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.Sitecore
0.09%
Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.TYPO3
0.07%
Held 6th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Sitecore and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Sitecore changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Sitecore worldwide fell from 1.9K to 1.3K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Sitecore’s estimated Share of Search among CMS platforms worldwide held steady, from 0.07% to 0.09%.
How did search popularity change for CMS platforms worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, WordPress gained estimated Share of Search among CMS platforms worldwide, from 92.2% to 93.6%.
In August 2026, Drupal lost estimated Share of Search among CMS platforms worldwide, from 4% to 3.3%.
In August 2026, Joomla lost estimated Share of Search among CMS platforms worldwide, from 3.3% to 2.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for TYPO3 worldwide fell 37.5% over 11 measured months, from 1.6K to 1K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Umbraco worldwide fell 34.1% over 11 measured months, from 4.4K to 2.9K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sitecore worldwide fell 31.6% over 11 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.3K in August 2026.
Where does Sitecore compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS platforms | 5th of 6 | 0.09% | Shown above |
| Personalisation platforms | 6th of 6 | 0.4% | Show ranking |
How is Sitecore measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sitecore’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
- sitecore cms
Do you work for Sitecore? To request corrections or removal please contact us via our support page and we will be happy to assist.
Is Sitecore your brand?
Put your own campaigns, spend and outcomes next to this demand line, so you can see which of your marketing lined up with the movements above.