Flashpoint vs Mandiant:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Flashpoint had more branded searches than Mandiant among threat intelligence platforms worldwide. Flashpoint had about 135,000 branded searches, while Mandiant had 18,100. Flashpoint made up 45.2% of all threat intelligence platform searches we track, and Mandiant accounted for 6.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about threat intelligence platforms, Mandiant appeared in all five answers and Flashpoint in one. Mandiant was mentioned before Flashpoint in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Flashpoint, about 7 searches for every 1 for Mandiant
Who does AI mention more?
Mandiant, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Mandiant, named ahead of Flashpoint in 4 of 5 answers
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Top threat intelligence platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mandiant appeared in all five answers. Flashpoint was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Mandiant was listed before Flashpoint in four out of five answers.
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.
- Mandiant5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Recorded Future5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Google Threat Intelligence5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
CrowdStrike4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- MISP3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Anomali2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- OpenCTI2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ThreatConnect2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Group-IB Threat Intelligence2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Flashpoint1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about threat intelligence platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which threat intelligence platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best threat intelligence platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best threat intelligence platform for a security team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“threat intelligence platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“threat intelligence software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Flashpoint or Mandiant more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Flashpoint and Mandiant by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten threat intelligence platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Flashpoint, Mandiant. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Flashpoint | Anomali | Mandiant | MISP | Recorded Future | OpenCTI | Google Threat Intelligence | CrowdStrike | ThreatConnect | Group-IB Threat Intelligence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.2% | 36.3% | 4% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 0.97% | 0.35% | 1.2% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.2% | 35.4% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.42% | 0.63% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.1% | 36.1% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 0.96% | 0.35% | 0.64% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.1% | 36.1% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 0.96% | 0.43% | 0.64% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.8% | 34.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.74% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.7% | 34.9% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.34% | 0.62% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.5% | 38.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.37% | 0.54% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 46.8% | 31.2% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 0.37% | 0.45% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.1% | 30.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4% | 1.5% | 0.33% | 0.53% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.6% | 30.6% | 5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 0.34% | 0.54% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.2% | 28.1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.31% | 0.4% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.2% | 30.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.44% | 0.44% | 0.11% |
How has the Flashpoint and Mandiant comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Flashpoint was ahead of Mandiant in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Flashpoint’s share of searches among threat intelligence platforms worldwide moved from 44.2% to 45.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mandiant’s share of searches among threat intelligence platforms worldwide moved from 4% to 6.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for threat intelligence platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Flashpoint lost share of searches among threat intelligence platforms worldwide, from 51.2% to 45.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Flashpoint’s and Mandiant’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.
Flashpoint
1 branded search term
- flashpoint
Mandiant
1 branded search term
- mandiant
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