Datadog vs Sentry:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Datadog had more branded searches than Sentry among error monitoring platforms worldwide. Datadog had about 246,000 branded searches, while Sentry had 15,200. Datadog made up 80% of all error monitoring platform searches we track, and Sentry accounted for 4.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about error monitoring platforms, Datadog and Sentry each appeared in four of the five answers. Sentry was mentioned before Datadog in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Datadog, about 16 searches for every 1 for Sentry
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Sentry, named ahead of Datadog in every answer
Follow Datadog vs Sentry and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top error monitoring platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Datadog and Sentry were each mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Sentry was listed before Datadog 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.
- Datadog4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rollbar4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Sentry4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bugsnag4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Honeybadger1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Airbrake1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about error monitoring platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which error monitoring platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best error monitoring platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best error monitoring platform for app error tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bug tracking software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“error monitoring platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Datadog or Sentry more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Datadog and Sentry by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven error monitoring platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Datadog, Sentry. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Datadog | Rollbar | Sentry | Bugsnag | Honeybadger | Airbrake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.7% | 13.1% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.8% | 13.1% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 76.8% | 15.5% | 3.9% | 3.8% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 80.2% | 13.2% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 83.1% | 11.2% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.8% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 79.7% | 13.1% | 5% | 2.1% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 80.2% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 78.5% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.9% | 11% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 76.3% | 15.3% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 80% | 13.2% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 0.06% | 0.02% |
How has the Datadog and Sentry comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Datadog was ahead of Sentry in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Datadog’s share of searches among error monitoring platforms worldwide moved from 79.7% to 80%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 246K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sentry’s share of searches among error monitoring platforms worldwide moved from 3.9% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12K to 15.2K.
How did search popularity change for error monitoring platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Datadog gained share of searches among error monitoring platforms worldwide, from 76.3% to 80%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sentry worldwide rose 26.5% over 12 measured months, from 12K to 15.2K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Datadog’s and Sentry’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.
Other head-to-heads among error monitoring platforms
Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.