How popular isWallarm?
In September 2026, people searched for Wallarm by name about 1,300 times worldwide, a 55.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 17.3% of all global API security platform searches, placing Wallarm third out of seven platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about API security platforms, Wallarm appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Wallarm is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Salt SecurityShare of searches 25.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Noname SecurityShare of searches 22.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
WallarmShare of searches 17.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
42CrunchShare of searches 13.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Akamai API SecurityShare of searches 9.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top API security platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Wallarm was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Wallarm is the fourth 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.
Salt Security5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
42Crunch5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Akamai API Security5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Traceable4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wallarm3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cequence Security2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Noname Security1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about API security platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which API security platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best API security platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best API security platform for security teams?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“api security platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“api security software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which API security platforms compete with Wallarm?
Share of searches by month for Salt Security, Noname Security, Wallarm, 42Crunch, Akamai API Security, Cequence Security, Traceable. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Salt Security | Noname Security | Wallarm | 42Crunch | Akamai API Security | Cequence Security | Traceable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 23.4% | 13.7% | 28.3% | 15.6% | 9.7% | 7% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.1% | 12.5% | 27.1% | 14.7% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.3% | 15.1% | 26.3% | 13.9% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 2.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.3% | 15.5% | 25.3% | 16.8% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.8% | 11.9% | 25.8% | 17.2% | 7.7% | 9.5% | 2.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.3% | 13.7% | 23.4% | 15.6% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.9% | 15.8% | 21.3% | 14.6% | 11.2% | 8.1% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 26.7% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 14.5% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.6% | 18.5% | 17.8% | 14.4% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 23.6% | 20.7% | 19.9% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 8.9% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.7% | 21.4% | 16.6% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.3% | 22.5% | 17.3% | 13.3% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 25.3% | 1.9K | -20.8% | -5.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.5% | 1.7K | +1.2% | +1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.3% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 13.3% | 1K | +13.6% | +2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 9.6% | 720 | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 9.6% | 720 | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.4% | 180 | +50% | +0.9 points |
25.3%
Held 1st. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share -5.4 points.
22.5%
Held 2nd. 1.7K estimated branded searches, +1.2% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
3.
Wallarm17.3%
Held 3rd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
4.
42Crunch13.3%
Held 4th. 1K estimated branded searches, +13.6% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
9.6%
Held 5th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
9.6%
Held 6th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
2.4%
Held 7th. 180 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
Compare popularity between Wallarm and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Wallarm changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Wallarm worldwide fell from 2.9K to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wallarm’s share of searches among API security platforms worldwide decreased from 28.3% to 17.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wallarm’s share of searches among API security platforms worldwide peaked at 28.3% in October 2025 and was lowest at 16.6% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wallarm fell from 1st to 3rd among API security platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for API security platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, 42Crunch gained share of searches among API security platforms worldwide, from 11.3% to 13.3%.

In September 2026, Noname Security gained share of searches among API security platforms worldwide, from 21.4% to 22.5%.

In September 2026, Traceable gained share of searches among API security platforms worldwide, from 1.5% to 2.4%.

In September 2026, Wallarm gained share of searches among API security platforms worldwide, from 16.6% to 17.3%.

In September 2026, Salt Security lost share of searches among API security platforms worldwide, from 30.7% to 25.3%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Akamai API Security worldwide fell 28% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 720 in September 2026.
How are Wallarm’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Wallarm’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.
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