Semgrep vs SonarQube:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SonarQube had more branded searches than Semgrep among AI code review tools worldwide. SonarQube had about 110,000 branded searches, while Semgrep had 33,100. SonarQube made up 31% of all AI code review tool searches we track, and Semgrep accounted for 9.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI code review tools, SonarQube appeared in four of the five answers and Semgrep in two. SonarQube was mentioned before Semgrep in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
SonarQube, about 3 searches for every 1 for Semgrep
Who does AI mention more?
SonarQube, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Semgrep in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
SonarQube, named ahead of Semgrep in 3 of 4 answers
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Top AI code review tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SonarQube was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Semgrep was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. SonarQube was listed before Semgrep in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
CodeRabbit1st
Greptile2nd
Qodo3rd- SonarQube4th
Semgrep5th
Snyk–
Codacy–
DeepSource–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- CodeRabbit5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Greptile5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Qodo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- SonarQube4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Semgrep2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Snyk0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Codacy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- DeepSource0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about AI code review tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI code review tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI code review tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI code review tool for code reviewed automatically?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai code review tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best code review tool”
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 20, 2026.
Is Semgrep or SonarQube more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Semgrep and SonarQube by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight AI code review tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for SonarQube, Semgrep. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | CodeRabbit | SonarQube | Snyk | Greptile | Semgrep | Qodo | Codacy | DeepSource |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 23.1% | 42.1% | 15.4% | 3.1% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 0.74% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.5% | 41% | 15% | 3.7% | 6.7% | 8.2% | 2% | 0.88% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.9% | 38.6% | 14.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 0.83% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.2% | 37.5% | 13.8% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 0.81% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.7% | 36.8% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 0.79% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.8% | 38.7% | 14.2% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 0.68% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.4% | 34.9% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 8.5% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.75% |
| May 2026 | 28.4% | 34.9% | 15.6% | 7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.62% |
| Jun 2026 | 24.6% | 36.8% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 9% | 4% | 1.2% | 0.52% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.3% | 33.2% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 10% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 0.57% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.3% | 33.2% | 15% | 10% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 0.73% |
| Sep 2026 | 31% | 31% | 14% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 1% | 0.82% |
How has the Semgrep and SonarQube comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SonarQube was ahead of Semgrep in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Semgrep’s share of searches among AI code review tools worldwide moved from 6.9% to 9.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SonarQube’s share of searches among AI code review tools worldwide moved from 42.1% to 31%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 110K.
How did search popularity change for AI code review tools worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, CodeRabbit overtook SonarQube to become the leader among AI code review tools worldwide, with 31% of the searches.
In September 2026, Semgrep gained share of searches among AI code review tools worldwide, from 8.2% to 9.3%.
In September 2026, SonarQube lost share of searches among AI code review tools worldwide, from 33.2% to 31%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Semgrep’s and SonarQube’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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