Backup software:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, Backblaze was the most searched among backup software worldwide, with an estimated 135K branded searches and 39.8% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Compare the software used to back up computers. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Backblaze, Veeam, Acronis, Carbonite, Druva. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Backblaze | Veeam | Acronis | Carbonite | Druva |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.5% | 27.2% | 27.8% | 12.5% | 4.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.5% | 24.8% | 25.4% | 13.8% | 4.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.3% | 26.1% | 22% | 14.6% | 4.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.6% | 24.4% | 25% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 31% | 30.7% | 21.2% | 11.5% | 5.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.7% | 32.1% | 22.2% | 12.1% | 4.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.3% | 31.8% | 18.1% | 11.9% | 5.9% |
| May 2026 | 33.6% | 30.1% | 17% | 13.7% | 5.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.5% | 25.8% | 17.7% | 14.3% | 4.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.7% | 24.1% | 20.2% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.8% | 21.9% | 18.3% | 14.9% | 5.1% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.8% | 135K | +19.2% | +3.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.9% | 74K | 0% | -2.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18.3% | 61.9K | -0.24% | -1.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14.9% | 50.3K | +22% | +1.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.1% | 17.3K | 0% | -0.5 points |
39.8%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, +19.2% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.
2.
Veeam21.9%
Held 2nd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
3.
Acronis18.3%
Held 3rd. 61.9K estimated branded searches, -0.24% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
14.9%
Held 4th. 50.3K estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
5.
Druva5.1%
Held 5th. 17.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
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Which brand is most popular in search among backup software worldwide?
5 brands
In August 2026, Backblaze was the most searched among backup software worldwide, with an estimated 135K branded searches and 39.8% estimated Share of Search within this set. Veeam is in 2nd place, 18 percentage points behind at 21.9% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.5% → 39.8% | 39.8%Aug 2026 | 28.5%Oct 2025 | 1st | |
| 27.2% → 21.9% | 32.1%Mar 2026 | 21.9%Aug 2026 | 3rd → 2nd | |
| 27.8% → 18.3% | 27.8%Oct 2025 | 17%May 2026 | 2nd → 3rd | |
| 12.5% → 14.9% | 14.9%Aug 2026 | 11.5%Feb 2026 | 4th | |
| 4.1% → 5.1% | 5.9%Apr 2026 | 4.1%Dec 2025 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Backblaze’s estimated Share of Search among backup software worldwide increased from 28.5% to 39.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Veeam’s estimated Share of Search among backup software worldwide decreased from 27.2% to 21.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Acronis’ estimated Share of Search among backup software worldwide decreased from 27.8% to 18.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Carbonite’s estimated Share of Search among backup software worldwide increased from 12.5% to 14.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Druva’s estimated Share of Search among backup software worldwide increased from 4.1% to 5.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Veeam’s estimated Share of Search among backup software worldwide peaked at 32.1% in March 2026 and was lowest at 21.9% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Acronis’ estimated Share of Search among backup software worldwide peaked at 27.8% in October 2025 and was lowest at 17% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Carbonite’s estimated Share of Search among backup software worldwide peaked at 14.9% in August 2026 and was lowest at 11.5% in February 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Druva’s estimated Share of Search among backup software worldwide peaked at 5.9% in April 2026 and was lowest at 4.1% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Veeam rose from 3rd to 2nd among backup software worldwide.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Acronis fell from 2nd to 3rd among backup software worldwide.
How did search popularity change for backup software worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Backblaze gained estimated Share of Search among backup software worldwide, from 36.7% to 39.8%.

In August 2026, Carbonite gained estimated Share of Search among backup software worldwide, from 13.4% to 14.9%.

In August 2026, Veeam lost estimated Share of Search among backup software worldwide, from 24.1% to 21.9%.

In August 2026, Acronis lost estimated Share of Search among backup software worldwide, from 20.2% to 18.3%.

In August 2026, Druva lost estimated Share of Search among backup software worldwide, from 5.6% to 5.1%.

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