Arkham vs DefiLlama:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DefiLlama had more branded searches than Arkham among blockchain analytics platforms worldwide. DefiLlama had about 90,500 branded searches, while Arkham had 24,600. DefiLlama made up 40.6% of all blockchain analytics platform searches we track, and Arkham accounted for 11%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about blockchain analytics platforms, DefiLlama appeared in three of the five answers and Arkham in two. Arkham was mentioned before DefiLlama in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
DefiLlama, about 4 searches for every 1 for Arkham
Who does AI mention more?
DefiLlama, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Arkham in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Arkham, named ahead of DefiLlama in 2 of 3 answers
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Top blockchain analytics platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DefiLlama was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Arkham was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Arkham was listed before DefiLlama in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Chainalysis1st
Dune2nd
Nansen3rd
Elliptic4th
TRM Labs5th
DefiLlama6th
Arkham7th
Glassnode8th
Scorechain9th
Token Terminal10th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Chainalysis5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Elliptic4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DefiLlama3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nansen3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TRM Labs3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Dune3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Arkham2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Glassnode2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Token Terminal2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Scorechain2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about blockchain analytics platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which blockchain analytics platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best blockchain analytics platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best blockchain analytics platform for crypto compliance?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“blockchain analytics platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“crypto compliance software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Arkham or DefiLlama more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Arkham and DefiLlama by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten blockchain analytics platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for DefiLlama, Arkham. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DefiLlama | Nansen | Arkham | Chainalysis | TRM Labs | Elliptic | Glassnode | Token Terminal | Dune | Scorechain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.3% | 10.6% | 14.7% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 3.9% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 0.34% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.4% | 12.7% | 17.2% | 8.5% | 3.3% | 4.6% | 10.4% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 37% | 11.1% | 15% | 9.1% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 4% | 4.9% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.6% | 12.3% | 16.7% | 10.1% | 4.8% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 3% | 5.5% | 0.48% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.7% | 11.3% | 18.7% | 11.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 4.1% | 0.54% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.8% | 13.8% | 15% | 11.3% | 5.4% | 6.2% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 5% | 0.54% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.5% | 11.9% | 16.1% | 11.9% | 4.7% | 6.5% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| May 2026 | 32.6% | 11.9% | 16.2% | 11.9% | 5.6% | 8% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.71% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 10.2% | 7.2% | 6.8% | 8.4% | 3% | 3% | 0.74% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.7% | 13.1% | 11.9% | 10.7% | 6.2% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.77% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.8% | 13.5% | 12.2% | 11% | 6.4% | 6% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.65% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.6% | 12.2% | 11% | 10% | 7% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3% | 0.58% |
How has the Arkham and DefiLlama comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DefiLlama was ahead of Arkham in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arkham’s share of searches among blockchain analytics platforms worldwide moved from 14.7% to 11%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 56.1K to 24.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DefiLlama’s share of searches among blockchain analytics platforms worldwide moved from 43.3% to 40.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 90.5K.
How did search popularity change for blockchain analytics platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, DefiLlama gained share of searches among blockchain analytics platforms worldwide, from 36.8% to 40.6%.

In September 2026, Arkham lost share of searches among blockchain analytics platforms worldwide, from 12.2% to 11%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arkham’s and DefiLlama’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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