GitHub Actions vs Jenkins:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Jenkins had more branded searches than GitHub Actions among build automation platforms worldwide. Jenkins had about 201,000 branded searches, while GitHub Actions had 90,500. Jenkins made up 16.8% of all build automation platform searches we track, and GitHub Actions accounted for 7.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about build automation platforms, both GitHub Actions and Jenkins appeared in all five answers. GitHub Actions was mentioned before Jenkins in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Jenkins, about 2 searches for every 1 for GitHub Actions
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
GitHub Actions, named ahead of Jenkins in every answer
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Top build automation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, both GitHub Actions and Jenkins showed up in all five answers. GitHub Actions was listed before Jenkins in every answer.
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.
GitLab5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Jenkins5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- GitHub Actions5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
CircleCI4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Buildkite3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Gradle2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
TeamCity1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which build automation platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best build automation platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best build automation platform for software builds?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ci cd platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“continuous integration tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is GitHub Actions or Jenkins more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for GitHub Actions and Jenkins by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven build automation platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Jenkins, GitHub Actions. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | GitLab | Jenkins | GitHub Actions | Gradle | CircleCI | TeamCity | Buildkite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 65.9% | 19.7% | 7.2% | 4% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.53% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.3% | 22.4% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.4% | 22.4% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.4% | 22.4% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 61% | 22.3% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 63.5% | 19% | 10.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.76% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.9% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.78% |
| May 2026 | 65.2% | 19.5% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.96% |
| Jun 2026 | 69% | 16.8% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.68% |
| Jul 2026 | 64.6% | 19.3% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.95% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.1% | 18.9% | 10.3% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.9% | 16.8% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.83% |
How has the GitHub Actions and Jenkins comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Jenkins was ahead of GitHub Actions in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GitHub Actions’ share of searches among build automation platforms worldwide moved from 7.2% to 7.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jenkins’ share of searches among build automation platforms worldwide moved from 19.7% to 16.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 201K.
How did search popularity change for build automation platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, GitHub Actions lost share of searches among build automation platforms worldwide, from 10.3% to 7.6%.
In September 2026, Jenkins lost share of searches among build automation platforms worldwide, from 18.9% to 16.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GitHub Actions’ and Jenkins’ 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.
GitHub Actions
1 branded search term
- github actions
Jenkins
1 branded search term
- jenkins
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