Metabase vs Qlik:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Metabase had more branded searches than Qlik among data visualisation platforms worldwide. Metabase was estimated to have 111K branded searches compared to Qlik’s 74K, and held a 16.6% Share of Search versus Qlik’s 11%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Metabase or Qlik?
Compare the platforms teams build dashboards in. 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 Metabase, Qlik. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Domo | Metabase | Qlik | Looker Studio | Tableau |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.2% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.2% | 17.8% | 14.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.8% | 16% | 13% | 4.8% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.3% | 15.6% | 12.7% | 7% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.5% | 17.6% | 14.4% | 7.9% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 61% | 18.4% | 12.3% | 6.7% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.1% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 65% | 16% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 65% | 16% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 62.6% | 18.8% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.2% | 16.6% | 11% | 4% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Metabase and Qlik comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Metabase was ahead of Qlik in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Metabase’s estimated Share of Search among data visualisation platforms worldwide moved from 15.3% to 16.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 111K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Qlik’s estimated Share of Search among data visualisation platforms worldwide moved from 15.2% to 11%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110K to 74K.
How did search popularity change for data visualisation platforms worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Metabase lost estimated Share of Search among data visualisation platforms worldwide, from 18.8% to 16.6%.
In August 2026, Qlik lost estimated Share of Search among data visualisation platforms worldwide, from 12.6% to 11%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Metabase’s and Qlik’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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