How popular isWeb Scraper?
In September 2026, people searched for Web Scraper by name about 720 times worldwide, a 44.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.11% of all global web data extraction platform searches, placing Web Scraper ninth out of nine platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about web data extraction platforms, Web Scraper appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the nine.
Web Scraper is the ninth most searched of 9 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
ApifyShare of searches 55.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
FirecrawlShare of searches 20.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Bright DataShare of searches 10.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
OxylabsShare of searches 5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Web ScraperShare of searches 0.11%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top web data extraction platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Web Scraper was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Web Scraper is the fifth most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Apify1st
- Bright Data2nd
- Firecrawl3rd
Browse AI4th- Web Scraper5th
Octoparse6th
Zyte7th- Oxylabs–
ScrapingBee–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Apify4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Firecrawl4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Bright Data4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Browse AI3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Octoparse3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Web Scraper2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Zyte1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Oxylabs0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- ScrapingBee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about web data extraction platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which web data extraction platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best web data extraction platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best web data extraction platform for structured business data?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“website data extraction”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“web scraping platform”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which web data extraction platforms compete with Web Scraper?
Share of searches by month for Apify, Firecrawl, Bright Data, Oxylabs, Browse AI, Web Scraper. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Apify | Firecrawl | Bright Data | Oxylabs | Browse AI | Octoparse | ScrapingBee | Zyte | Web Scraper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.9% | 15.1% | 11.9% | 10.1% | 18.6% | 6.7% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.26% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.3% | 13.6% | 13.2% | 9.1% | 16.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.29% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.8% | 17.3% | 13.7% | 9.5% | 11.8% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.2% | 20.8% | 13.5% | 9.4% | 9.5% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.7% | 19.4% | 12.7% | 8.8% | 7.3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.34% |
| Mar 2026 | 47% | 21% | 11.1% | 7.7% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.24% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.8% | 24.9% | 10.8% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.24% |
| May 2026 | 50.6% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.92% | 0.18% |
| Jun 2026 | 51% | 22.8% | 9.9% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.92% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.9% | 19.3% | 10.3% | 8.7% | 4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.97% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.3% | 23.3% | 10.1% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.4% | 20.2% | 10.8% | 5% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.11% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.4% | 370K | -0.08% | +3.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.2% | 135K | -18.2% | -3.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.8% | 71.7K | -0.01% | +0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5% | 33.5K | -17.8% | -0.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.1% | 27.6K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.8% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 1.5% | 9.9K | +22.2% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 1% | 6.7K | -18.7% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.11% | 720 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Apify55.4%
Held 1st. 370K estimated branded searches, -0.08% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.
20.2%
Held 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
10.8%
Held 3rd. 71.7K estimated branded searches, -0.01% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
4.
Oxylabs5%
Held 4th. 33.5K estimated branded searches, -17.8% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
4.1%
Held 5th. 27.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
1.8%
Held 6th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
1.5%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
8.
Zyte1%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 6.7K estimated branded searches, -18.7% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.11%
Held 9th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Web Scraper and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Web Scraper changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Web Scraper worldwide fell from 1.3K to 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Web Scraper’s share of searches among web data extraction platforms worldwide held steady, from 0.26% to 0.11%.
How did search popularity change for web data extraction platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Apify gained share of searches among web data extraction platforms worldwide, from 52.3% to 55.4%.
In September 2026, Bright Data gained share of searches among web data extraction platforms worldwide, from 10.1% to 10.8%.
In September 2026, Firecrawl lost share of searches among web data extraction platforms worldwide, from 23.3% to 20.2%.
In September 2026, Oxylabs lost share of searches among web data extraction platforms worldwide, from 5.8% to 5%.
In September 2026, ScrapingBee rose from 8th to 7th among web data extraction platforms worldwide.
In September 2026, Zyte fell from 7th to 8th among web data extraction platforms worldwide.
How are Web Scraper’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Web Scraper’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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