Check Point vs Proofpoint:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Proofpoint had more branded searches than Check Point among email security platforms worldwide. Proofpoint had about 60,500 branded searches, while Check Point had 14,700. Proofpoint made up 24.4% of all email security platform searches we track, and Check Point accounted for 5.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about email security platforms, Proofpoint appeared in all five answers and Check Point in three. Proofpoint was mentioned before Check Point in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Proofpoint, about 4 searches for every 1 for Check Point
Who does AI mention more?
Proofpoint, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Proofpoint, named ahead of Check Point in every answer
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Top email security platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Proofpoint appeared in all five answers. Check Point was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Proofpoint was listed before Check Point 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.
Mimecast5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Proofpoint5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Barracuda4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Defender for Office 3654 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Check Point3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Abnormal Security3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Avanan1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
IRONSCALES1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about email security platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which email security platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best email security platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best email security platform for blocking email threats?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“email security platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best email security”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Check Point or Proofpoint more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Check Point and Proofpoint by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight email security platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Proofpoint, Check Point. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Mimecast | Proofpoint | Avanan | Barracuda | Check Point | Abnormal Security | IRONSCALES | Microsoft Defender for Office 365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.2% | 23.8% | 13% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 39.9% | 26.6% | 14.6% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.6% | 23.3% | 15.6% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.2% | 23.2% | 15.5% | 7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.5% | 26.4% | 14.4% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.9% | 27.5% | 12.3% | 6.8% | 6% | 2.5% | 2% | 2% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.8% | 25.9% | 14.2% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| May 2026 | 39.6% | 26.5% | 14.5% | 7.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.2% | 24.3% | 13.3% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.1% | 22.5% | 15% | 9.7% | 6% | 2% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.9% | 26.7% | 14.6% | 7.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.3% | 24.4% | 13.3% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.97% |
How has the Check Point and Proofpoint comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Proofpoint was ahead of Check Point in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Check Point’s share of searches among email security platforms worldwide moved from 5.3% to 5.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 13.5K to 14.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Proofpoint’s share of searches among email security platforms worldwide moved from 23.8% to 24.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for email security platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Proofpoint lost share of searches among email security platforms worldwide, from 26.7% to 24.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Check Point’s and Proofpoint’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.
Check Point
2 branded search terms
- check point software
- checkpoint firewall
Proofpoint
1 branded search term
- proofpoint
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