Feature flag tools:Which are searched most?
In September 2026, LaunchDarkly was the most searched among feature flag tools worldwide, with an estimated 40.5K branded searches and 60.7% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
LaunchDarkly60.7%
Statsig27.1%
Flagsmith6.6%
ConfigCat5.4%
Unleash0.1%
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Compare the feature flag tools people choose between. 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 LaunchDarkly, Statsig, Flagsmith, ConfigCat. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | LaunchDarkly | Statsig | Flagsmith | ConfigCat | Unleash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.4% | 32% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 0.13% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.8% | 30.5% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.5% | 30.9% | 7.5% | 4.9% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.7% | 27.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.8% | 27.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.8% | 26.7% | 8% | 5.3% | 0.13% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.2% | 31.4% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 0.13% |
| May 2026 | 52.8% | 35.4% | 7% | 4.6% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.8% | 26.7% | 8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.7% | 27.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.2% | 26.5% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.7% | 27.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 0.1% |
This month’s ranking, September 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 60.7% | 40.5K | +22.4% | +1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.1% | 18.1K | +22.3% | +0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.6% | 4.4K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.4% | 3.6K | 0% | -1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.1% | 70 | +40% | 0 points |
60.7%
Held 1st. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
2.
Statsig27.1%
Held 2nd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
6.6%
Held 3rd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
5.4%
Held 4th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
5.
Unleash0.1%
Held 5th. 70 estimated branded searches, +40% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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Which brand is most popular in search among feature flag tools worldwide?
5 brands
In September 2026, LaunchDarkly was the most searched among feature flag tools worldwide, with an estimated 40.5K branded searches and 60.7% estimated Share of Search within this set. Statsig is in 2nd place, 33.6 percentage points behind at 27.1% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaunchDarkly | 58.4% → 60.7% | 60.8%Feb 2026 | 52.8%May 2026 | 1st |
| Statsig | 32% → 27.1% | 35.4%May 2026 | 26.5%Aug 2026 | 2nd |
| Flagsmith | 5.2% → 6.6% | 8%Jun 2026 | 5.2%Oct 2025 | 3rd |
| ConfigCat | 4.2% → 5.4% | 6.4%Aug 2026 | 4.2%Oct 2025 | 4th |
| Unleash | 0.13% → 0.1% | 0.15%Dec 2025 | 0.08%Feb 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LaunchDarkly’s estimated Share of Search among feature flag tools worldwide increased from 58.4% to 60.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Statsig’s estimated Share of Search among feature flag tools worldwide decreased from 32% to 27.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Flagsmith’s estimated Share of Search among feature flag tools worldwide increased from 5.2% to 6.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ConfigCat’s estimated Share of Search among feature flag tools worldwide increased from 4.2% to 5.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LaunchDarkly’s estimated Share of Search among feature flag tools worldwide peaked at 60.8% in February 2026 and was lowest at 52.8% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Statsig’s estimated Share of Search among feature flag tools worldwide peaked at 35.4% in May 2026 and was lowest at 26.5% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Flagsmith’s estimated Share of Search among feature flag tools worldwide peaked at 8% in June 2026 and was lowest at 5.2% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ConfigCat’s estimated Share of Search among feature flag tools worldwide peaked at 6.4% in August 2026 and was lowest at 4.2% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Unleash held steady: its estimated Share of Search among feature flag tools worldwide moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for feature flag tools worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, LaunchDarkly gained estimated Share of Search among feature flag tools worldwide, from 59.2% to 60.7%.
In September 2026, Statsig gained estimated Share of Search among feature flag tools worldwide, from 26.5% to 27.1%.
In September 2026, Flagsmith lost estimated Share of Search among feature flag tools worldwide, from 7.9% to 6.6%.
In September 2026, ConfigCat lost estimated Share of Search among feature flag tools worldwide, from 6.4% to 5.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Unleash worldwide fell 36.4% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 70 in September 2026.
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