Firebase vs Supabase:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Supabase had more branded searches than Firebase among realtime infrastructure platforms worldwide. Supabase had about 2.2 million branded searches, while Firebase had 1.6 million. Supabase made up 57.7% of all realtime infrastructure platform searches we track, and Firebase accounted for 40.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about realtime infrastructure platforms, Supabase appeared in three of the five answers and Firebase in one. Supabase was mentioned before Firebase in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Supabase, about 41% more searches than Firebase
Who does AI mention more?
Supabase, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Firebase in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Supabase, named ahead of Firebase in 3 of 3 answers
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Top realtime infrastructure platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Supabase was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Firebase was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Supabase was listed before Firebase in every answer that named either.
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.
Ably4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Supabase3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Liveblocks2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Firebase1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
PubNub1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pusher1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Socket.IO0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about realtime infrastructure platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which realtime infrastructure platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best realtime infrastructure platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best realtime infrastructure platform for a product team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“real time messaging api”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“event streaming platform”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Firebase or Supabase more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Firebase and Supabase by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven realtime infrastructure platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Supabase, Firebase. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Supabase | Firebase | Ably | Socket.IO | PubNub | Liveblocks | Pusher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.2% | 63.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.22% | 0.15% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.5% | 58.6% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.17% | 0.14% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.7% | 58.9% | 1% | 1% | 0.17% | 0.14% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.4% | 55.2% | 1.2% | 0.94% | 0.15% | 0.13% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.6% | 54.4% | 0.97% | 0.79% | 0.16% | 0.13% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.6% | 49.7% | 0.88% | 0.59% | 0.12% | 0.12% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.7% | 49.7% | 0.88% | 0.59% | 0.1% | 0.1% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 48.7% | 49.7% | 0.88% | 0.48% | 0.1% | 0.14% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.7% | 45.8% | 0.78% | 0.52% | 0.1% | 0.1% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.6% | 45.7% | 0.95% | 0.52% | 0.1% | 0.1% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.7% | 45.7% | 0.95% | 0.43% | 0.1% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.7% | 40.9% | 0.85% | 0.38% | 0.09% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
How has the Firebase and Supabase comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Supabase took it in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Firebase’s share of searches among realtime infrastructure platforms worldwide moved from 63.2% to 40.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.5M to 1.6M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Supabase’s share of searches among realtime infrastructure platforms worldwide moved from 34.2% to 57.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 823K to 2.2M.
How did search popularity change for realtime infrastructure platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Supabase gained share of searches among realtime infrastructure platforms worldwide, from 52.7% to 57.7%.
In September 2026, Firebase lost share of searches among realtime infrastructure platforms worldwide, from 45.7% to 40.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Firebase’s and Supabase’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.
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