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title: "Database platforms: Which brands are most popular in search?"
description: "Compare the database platforms engineering teams rely on. Share of Search among Oracle, MongoDB, Redis, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL, the database platforms Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. 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."
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# Database platforms: Which brands are most popular in search?

Compare the database platforms engineering teams rely on. Share of Search among Oracle, MongoDB, Redis, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL, the database platforms Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. 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.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Database platforms
- **Market**: Global
- **Brands compared**: 6
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Oracle, 57.1%

## Which brand is most popular in search among database platforms worldwide?

- In August 2026, Oracle was the most searched among database platforms worldwide, with an estimated 1.2M branded searches and 57.1% estimated Share of Search within this set.
- MongoDB is in 2nd place, 31.4 percentage points behind at 25.8% Share of Search.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Oracle’s estimated Share of Search among database platforms worldwide decreased from 58.5% to 57.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, MongoDB’s estimated Share of Search among database platforms worldwide decreased from 26.3% to 25.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, MySQL’s estimated Share of Search among database platforms worldwide increased from 0.58% to 1.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, PostgreSQL’s estimated Share of Search among database platforms worldwide increased from 0.71% to 1.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Oracle’s estimated Share of Search among database platforms worldwide peaked at 64.5% in April 2026 and was lowest at 54.6% in November 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, MongoDB’s estimated Share of Search among database platforms worldwide peaked at 30.3% in July 2026 and was lowest at 22.9% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Redis’ estimated Share of Search among database platforms worldwide peaked at 9.6% in October 2025 and was lowest at 7% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Microsoft SQL Server’s estimated Share of Search among database platforms worldwide peaked at 4.9% in November 2025 and was lowest at 3.2% in April 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, MySQL rose from 6th to 5th among database platforms worldwide.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, PostgreSQL fell from 5th to 6th among database platforms worldwide.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Redis and Microsoft SQL Server held steady: their estimated Share of Search among database platforms worldwide each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Oracle vs MongoDB: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/mongodb-vs-oracle): 57.1% against 25.8% Share of Search.
- [Oracle vs Redis: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/oracle-vs-redis): 57.1% against 9.4% Share of Search.
- [Oracle vs Microsoft SQL Server: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/microsoft-sql-server-vs-oracle): 57.1% against 4.2% Share of Search.
- [MongoDB vs Redis: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/mongodb-vs-redis): 25.8% against 9.4% Share of Search.
- [MongoDB vs Microsoft SQL Server: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/microsoft-sql-server-vs-mongodb): 25.8% against 4.2% Share of Search.
- [Redis vs Microsoft SQL Server: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/microsoft-sql-server-vs-redis): 9.4% against 4.2% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for database platforms worldwide in August 2026?

- In August 2026, Oracle gained estimated Share of Search among database platforms worldwide, from 54.9% to 57.1%.
- In August 2026, Redis gained estimated Share of Search among database platforms worldwide, from 7.4% to 9.4%.
- In August 2026, MongoDB lost estimated Share of Search among database platforms worldwide, from 30.3% to 25.8%.
- MySQL’s estimated Share of Search among database platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1% to 1.9% in August 2026.
- PostgreSQL’s estimated Share of Search among database platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1% to 1.6% in August 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Microsoft SQL Server worldwide fell 33% over 11 measured months, from 135K to 90.5K in August 2026.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Oracle | 57.1% | 1.2M | 0.0% | Oracle |
| 2 | MongoDB | 25.8% | 550K | -18.3% | MongoDB |
| 3 | Redis | 9.4% | 201K | +21.8% | Redis |
| 4 | Microsoft SQL Server | 4.2% | 90.5K | 0.0% | Microsoft SQL Server |
| 5 | MySQL | 1.9% | 40.5K | 0.0% | MySQL |
| 6 | PostgreSQL | 1.6% | 33.1K | 0.0% | PostgreSQL |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Oracle | 1.8M | 58.5% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | MongoDB | 823K | 26.3% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Redis | 301K | 9.6% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Microsoft SQL Server | 135K | 4.3% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | PostgreSQL | 22.2K | 0.71% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | MySQL | 18.1K | 0.58% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | Oracle | 1.5M | 54.6% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | MongoDB | 823K | 29.9% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Redis | 246K | 9% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Microsoft SQL Server | 135K | 4.9% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | MySQL | 22.2K | 0.81% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | PostgreSQL | 22.2K | 0.81% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | Oracle | 1.8M | 64.1% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | MongoDB | 673K | 23.6% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Redis | 201K | 7% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Microsoft SQL Server | 110K | 3.9% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | PostgreSQL | 22.2K | 0.78% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | MySQL | 18.1K | 0.63% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | Oracle | 1.8M | 62.4% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | MongoDB | 673K | 22.9% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Redis | 246K | 8.4% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Microsoft SQL Server | 135K | 4.6% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | MySQL | 27.1K | 0.92% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | PostgreSQL | 22.2K | 0.76% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | Oracle | 1.5M | 57.9% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | MongoDB | 673K | 26% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Redis | 246K | 9.5% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Microsoft SQL Server | 110K | 4.2% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | MySQL | 40.5K | 1.6% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | PostgreSQL | 22.2K | 0.86% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | Oracle | 1.8M | 59.1% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | MongoDB | 823K | 26.6% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Redis | 246K | 8% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Microsoft SQL Server | 135K | 4.4% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | MySQL | 33.1K | 1.1% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | PostgreSQL | 27.1K | 0.88% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | Oracle | 2.2M | 64.5% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | MongoDB | 823K | 23.7% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Redis | 246K | 7.1% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Microsoft SQL Server | 110K | 3.2% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | MySQL | 27.1K | 0.78% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | PostgreSQL | 27.1K | 0.78% | 6 |
| May 2026 | Oracle | 1.5M | 58.1% | 1 |
| May 2026 | MongoDB | 673K | 26.1% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Redis | 246K | 9.5% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Microsoft SQL Server | 110K | 4.3% | 4 |
| May 2026 | MySQL | 27.1K | 1% | 5 |
| May 2026 | PostgreSQL | 27.1K | 1% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | Oracle | 1.5M | 59.4% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | MongoDB | 673K | 26.7% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Redis | 201K | 8% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Microsoft SQL Server | 90.5K | 3.6% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | PostgreSQL | 33.1K | 1.3% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | MySQL | 27.1K | 1.1% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | Oracle | 1.2M | 54.9% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | MongoDB | 673K | 30.3% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Redis | 165K | 7.4% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Microsoft SQL Server | 90.5K | 4.1% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | MySQL | 40.5K | 1.8% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | PostgreSQL | 33.1K | 1.5% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | Oracle | 1.2M | 57.1% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | MongoDB | 550K | 25.8% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Redis | 201K | 9.4% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Microsoft SQL Server | 90.5K | 4.2% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | MySQL | 40.5K | 1.9% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | PostgreSQL | 33.1K | 1.6% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | Microsoft SQL Server | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | MongoDB | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | MySQL | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Oracle | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | PostgreSQL | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Redis | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **Microsoft SQL Server**: Measured on the search term “microsoft sql server”.
- **MongoDB**: Measured on the search term “mongodb”.
- **MySQL**: Measured on the search term “mysql database”.
- **Oracle**: Measured on the search term “oracle”.
- **PostgreSQL**: Measured on the search term “postgresql database”.
- **Redis**: Measured on the search term “redis”.

- [Microsoft SQL Server](/demand/global-en/brands/microsoft-sql-server)
- [MongoDB](/demand/global-en/brands/mongodb)
- [MySQL](/demand/global-en/brands/mysql)
- [Oracle](/demand/global-en/brands/oracle)
- [PostgreSQL](/demand/global-en/brands/postgresql)
- [Redis](/demand/global-en/brands/redis)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among database platforms worldwide?

In August 2026, Oracle was the most searched among database platforms worldwide, with an estimated 1.2M branded searches and 57.1% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

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