Digital twin platforms:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, Bentley was the most searched among digital twin platforms worldwide, with an estimated 1.2M branded searches and 61.6% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Bentley61.6%
Hexagon27.8%
Dassault Systemes5.6%Autodesk Maya2.5%
AVEVA2.5%
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Compare the platforms used to model physical assets. 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 Bentley, Hexagon, Dassault Systemes, Autodesk Maya, AVEVA. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Bentley | Hexagon | Dassault Systemes | Autodesk Maya | AVEVA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.2% | 31.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.9% | 36.4% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.3% | 32.2% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.7% | 31.9% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.3% | 35.3% | 8.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.3% | 36% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.2% | 32.5% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 59.5% | 32.6% | 4.4% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.6% | 31.8% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 64.4% | 23.7% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.6% | 27.8% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.6% | 1.2M | 0% | -2.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.8% | 550K | +22.2% | +4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.6% | 110K | -18.5% | -1.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.5% | 49.5K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.5% | 49.5K | +22.2% | +0.4 points |
1.
Bentley61.6%
Held 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.
2.
Hexagon27.8%
Held 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +4 points.
5.6%
Held 3rd. 110K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
2.5%
Held 4th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
AVEVA2.5%
Held 5th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
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Which brand is most popular in search among digital twin platforms worldwide?
5 brands
In August 2026, Bentley was the most searched among digital twin platforms worldwide, with an estimated 1.2M branded searches and 61.6% estimated Share of Search within this set. Hexagon is in 2nd place, 33.9 percentage points behind at 27.8% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley | 58.2% → 61.6% | 64.4%Jul 2026 | 52.3%Feb 2026 | 1st |
| Hexagon | 31.9% → 27.8% | 36.4%Nov 2025 | 23.7%Jul 2026 | 2nd |
| Dassault Systemes | 5.2% → 5.6% | 8.6%Feb 2026 | 4.3%Apr 2026 | 3rd |
| Autodesk Maya | 2.3% → 2.5% | 2.9%Jan 2026 | 2%May 2026 | 4th |
| AVEVA | 2.3% → 2.5% | 2.5%Aug 2026 | 1.6%Apr 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Bentley’s estimated Share of Search among digital twin platforms worldwide increased from 58.2% to 61.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Hexagon’s estimated Share of Search among digital twin platforms worldwide decreased from 31.9% to 27.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Bentley’s estimated Share of Search among digital twin platforms worldwide peaked at 64.4% in July 2026 and was lowest at 52.3% in February 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Hexagon’s estimated Share of Search among digital twin platforms worldwide peaked at 36.4% in November 2025 and was lowest at 23.7% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Dassault Systemes’ estimated Share of Search among digital twin platforms worldwide peaked at 8.6% in February 2026 and was lowest at 4.3% in April 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Dassault Systemes, Autodesk Maya and AVEVA held steady: their estimated Share of Search among digital twin platforms worldwide each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for digital twin platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Hexagon gained estimated Share of Search among digital twin platforms worldwide, from 23.7% to 27.8%.
In August 2026, Bentley lost estimated Share of Search among digital twin platforms worldwide, from 64.4% to 61.6%.
In August 2026, Dassault Systemes lost estimated Share of Search among digital twin platforms worldwide, from 7.1% to 5.6%.
AVEVA’s estimated Share of Search among digital twin platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.6% to 2.5% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Autodesk Maya worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 60.5K to 49.5K in August 2026.
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