How popular isUmbraco?
In September 2026, people searched for Umbraco by name about 25,800 times worldwide, an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.54% of all global content management system searches, placing Umbraco seventh out of ten systems. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about content management systems, Umbraco did not appear in any of the answers.
Umbraco is the seventh most searched of 10 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
WixShare of searches 58.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
WordPressShare of searches 26.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
WebflowShare of searches 9.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
DrupalShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
UmbracoShare of searches 0.54%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top content management systems in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Umbraco did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
WordPress5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Drupal5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wix4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Webflow4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sanity3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Contentful2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Joomla1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Umbraco0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sitecore0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
TYPO30 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about content management systems
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which content management system should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best content management systems?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best content management system for a website?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cms platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cms”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which content management systems compete with Umbraco?
Share of searches by month for Wix, WordPress, Webflow, Umbraco. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Wix | WordPress | Webflow | Drupal | Contentful | Joomla | Umbraco | Sanity | Sitecore | TYPO3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.1% | 34.8% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 0.93% | 1.1% | 0.48% | 0.28% | 0.44% | 0.37% |
| Nov 2025 | 57% | 30.7% | 7.7% | 1.2% | 0.82% | 1% | 0.51% | 0.26% | 0.39% | 0.39% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.4% | 34.3% | 8.6% | 1.1% | 0.92% | 1.1% | 0.46% | 0.29% | 0.36% | 0.36% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.8% | 30.2% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.5% | 0.31% | 0.39% | 0.39% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.7% | 31% | 7.7% | 1.2% | 0.82% | 1% | 0.43% | 0.37% | 0.4% | 0.39% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.4% | 30.8% | 7.6% | 1.2% | 0.99% | 1.2% | 0.51% | 0.45% | 0.39% | 0.39% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.9% | 30.9% | 7.7% | 1% | 0.82% | 1% | 0.43% | 0.46% | 0.4% | 0.33% |
| May 2026 | 61.1% | 27.4% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 0.88% | 0.88% | 0.46% | 0.49% | 0.35% | 0.34% |
| Jun 2026 | 56.1% | 30.5% | 7.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.51% | 0.55% | 0.47% | 0.38% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.8% | 27.2% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 0.88% | 1.1% | 0.47% | 0.58% | 0.43% | 0.41% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.1% | 27.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 0.88% | 0.88% | 0.54% | 0.49% | 0.42% | 0.34% |
| Sep 2026 | 58.9% | 26.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 1% | 1% | 0.54% | 0.47% | 0.41% | 0.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 58.9% | 2.8M | 0% | -2.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.4% | 1.3M | -0.71% | -1.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.6% | 461K | +48.1% | +2.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.3% | 60.5K | +22.2% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1% | 49.5K | +22.2% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1% | 49.5K | +22.2% | +0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.54% | 25.8K | +2.8% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.47% | 22.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.41% | 19.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.4% | 19.1K | +20.9% | +0.1 points |
1.
Wix58.9%
Held 1st. 2.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
26.4%
Held 2nd. 1.3M estimated branded searches, -0.71% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
3.
Webflow9.6%
Held 3rd. 461K estimated branded searches, +48.1% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
4.
Drupal1.3%
Held 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
1%
Held 5th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
6.
Joomla1%
Held 6th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
7.
Umbraco0.54%
Held 7th. 25.8K estimated branded searches, +2.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Sanity0.47%
Held 8th. 22.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Sitecore0.41%
Held 9th. 19.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
TYPO30.4%
Held 10th. 19.1K estimated branded searches, +20.9% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Umbraco and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Umbraco changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Umbraco worldwide fell from 31.5K to 25.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Umbraco’s share of searches among content management systems worldwide held steady, from 0.48% to 0.54%.
How did search popularity change for content management systems worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Webflow gained share of searches among content management systems worldwide, from 6.7% to 9.6%.

In September 2026, Wix lost share of searches among content management systems worldwide, from 61.1% to 58.9%.

In September 2026, WordPress lost share of searches among content management systems worldwide, from 27.6% to 26.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Sanity worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 18.4K to 22.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Drupal worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 60.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Joomla worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 49.5K in September 2026.
How are Umbraco’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Umbraco’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.
- umbraco
- umbraco cms
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