How popular isSolarWinds in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 40.5K branded searches for SolarWinds worldwide which is down 33.1% over the last 11 months. SolarWinds holds 4.7% estimated Share of Search among it service management software worldwide and is ranked 4th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
ServiceNow52.6%
Zendesk29.1%ManageEngine5.8%
SolarWinds4.7%
Freshservice3.9%
Jira Service Management3.9%
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Where does SolarWinds compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| It service management software | 4th of 6 | 4.7% | Shown below |
| Network monitoring tools | 2nd of 5 | 17% | Show ranking |
| Solar design software | 2nd of 5 | 20.1% | Show ranking |
Which it service management software compete with SolarWinds?
Share of Search by month for ServiceNow, Zendesk, ManageEngine, SolarWinds, Freshservice, Jira Service Management. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | ServiceNow | Zendesk | ManageEngine | SolarWinds | Freshservice | Jira Service Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.8% | 36.3% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4% | 4% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.4% | 36.1% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4% | 4.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.3% | 36.7% | 6% | 4.9% | 4% | 4.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.8% | 37.1% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.3% | 33% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 4.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.3% | 36.8% | 6% | 4.9% | 4% | 4.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.1% | 25.6% | 5% | 5% | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| May 2026 | 53.6% | 29.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4% | 3.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.6% | 29.7% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4% | 3.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.2% | 28.9% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.6% | 29.1% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.6% | 450K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.1% | 249K | -0.04% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.8% | 49.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.7% | 40.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 3.9% | 33.5K | -0.27% | 0 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 3.9% | 33.3K | -14.3% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
52.6%
Held 1st. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.
Zendesk29.1%
Held 2nd. 249K estimated branded searches, -0.04% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.8%
Held 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.7%
Held 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.9%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 33.5K estimated branded searches, -0.27% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.9%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 33.3K estimated branded searches, -14.3% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
Compare search popularity between SolarWinds and its closest rivals
- SolarWinds vs Zendesk: compare search popularity
- SolarWinds vs Freshservice: compare search popularity
- SolarWinds vs Jira Service Management: compare search popularity
- Compare SolarWinds with any brand
How has branded search demand for SolarWinds changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for SolarWinds worldwide fell from 60.5K to 40.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SolarWinds’ estimated Share of Search among it service management software worldwide decreased from 5.9% to 4.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SolarWinds’ estimated Share of Search among it service management software worldwide peaked at 5.9% in October 2025 and was lowest at 3.9% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for it service management software worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Jira Service Management lost estimated Share of Search among it service management software worldwide, from 4.5% to 3.9%.
ManageEngine’s estimated Share of Search among it service management software worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.8% to 5.8% in August 2026.
SolarWinds’ estimated Share of Search among it service management software worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.9% to 4.7% in August 2026.
In August 2026, Freshservice rose from 6th to 5th among it service management software worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Zendesk worldwide fell 33.2% over 11 measured months, from 373K to 249K in August 2026.
How is SolarWinds measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SolarWinds’ 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
- solarwinds
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