Trellix vs Zscaler:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Zscaler had more branded searches than Trellix among data loss prevention platforms worldwide. Zscaler had about 201,000 branded searches, while Trellix had 33,100. Zscaler made up 49.5% of all data loss prevention platform searches we track, and Trellix accounted for 8.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about data loss prevention platforms, Trellix and Zscaler each appeared in one of the five answers. Trellix and Zscaler were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Zscaler, about 6 searches for every 1 for Trellix
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 1 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top data loss prevention platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Trellix was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Zscaler was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Trellix and Zscaler were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Microsoft Purview1st
Forcepoint2nd
Netskope3rd
Symantec4th
Trellix5th- Zscaler6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Microsoft Purview4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Symantec4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Forcepoint4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Netskope3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Zscaler1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Trellix1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about data loss prevention platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which data loss prevention platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best data loss prevention platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best data loss prevention platform for sensitive data protection?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dlp software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“data leak prevention”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Trellix or Zscaler more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Trellix and Zscaler by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six data loss prevention platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Zscaler, Trellix. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Zscaler | Microsoft Purview | Netskope | Symantec | Trellix | Forcepoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52% | 10.5% | 15.7% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.4% | 12.2% | 14.9% | 8.1% | 10% | 5.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.6% | 11.9% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.8% | 12.5% | 15.3% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.8% | 12.5% | 15.3% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.1% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 5.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.9% | 15% | 12.3% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 4.5% |
| May 2026 | 53.9% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 13.2% | 4% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.5% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.6% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 3.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.6% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 3.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.5% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 4.5% |
How has the Trellix and Zscaler comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Zscaler was ahead of Trellix in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Trellix’s share of searches among data loss prevention platforms worldwide moved from 8.6% to 8.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zscaler’s share of searches among data loss prevention platforms worldwide moved from 52% to 49.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 201K.
How did search popularity change for data loss prevention platforms worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Symantec overtook Trellix to rank 4th among data loss prevention platforms worldwide, with 8.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, Zscaler lost share of searches among data loss prevention platforms worldwide, from 53.6% to 49.5%.
In September 2026, Trellix lost share of searches among data loss prevention platforms worldwide, from 8.8% to 8.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Trellix’s and Zscaler’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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