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Vector database platforms:Which brands are most popular in search?

In August 2026, Qdrant was the most searched among vector database platforms worldwide, with an estimated 49.5K branded searches and 38.6% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. Qdrant38.6%
  2. Pinecone26.2%
  3. Milvus21.1%
  4. Weaviate7.7%
  5. Chroma6.3%

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Share of Search among vector database platforms worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Qdrant, Pinecone, Milvus, Weaviate, Chroma. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthQdrantPineconeMilvusWeaviateChroma
Oct 202541.8%6.5%28%15.3%8.4%
Nov 202541.9%6.3%28%15.4%8.4%
Dec 202545.7%8.2%25%13.7%7.5%
Jan 202644.1%11.4%24.1%13.2%7.2%
Feb 202641.8%16%22.9%12.5%6.8%
Mar 202641.4%19%22.7%10.1%6.8%
Apr 202640.8%18.8%22.3%10%8.2%
May 202639.8%22.2%21.8%9.7%6.5%
Jun 202645.1%25%16.5%7.4%6%
Jul 202642.9%23.8%19.2%7%7%
Aug 202638.6%26.2%21.1%7.7%6.3%
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This month’s ranking, August 2026

  1. 1.Qdrant

    38.6%

    Held 1st. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -4.3 points.

  2. 2.Pinecone

    26.2%

    Held 2nd. 33.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.

  3. 3.Milvus

    21.1%

    Held 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.

  4. 4.Weaviate

    7.7%

    Moved from 5th to 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.

  5. 5.Chroma

    6.3%

    Moved from 4th to 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

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Which brand is most popular in search among vector database platforms worldwide?

In August 2026, Qdrant was the most searched among vector database platforms worldwide, with an estimated 49.5K branded searches and 38.6% estimated Share of Search within this set. Pinecone is in 2nd place, 12.4 percentage points behind at 26.2% Share of Search.

Global vector database platforms, last 12 months ending September 2026
BrandShare of SearchPeakLowRank
Qdrant41.8% → 38.6%45.7%Dec 202538.6%Aug 20261st
Pinecone6.5% → 26.2%26.2%Aug 20266.3%Nov 20255th → 2nd
Milvus28% → 21.1%28%Nov 202516.5%Jun 20262nd → 3rd
Weaviate15.3% → 7.7%15.4%Nov 20257%Jul 20263rd → 4th
Chroma8.4% → 6.3%8.4%Nov 20256%Jun 20264th → 5th

Each finding as a sentence

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Qdrant’s estimated Share of Search among vector database platforms worldwide decreased from 41.8% to 38.6%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pinecone’s estimated Share of Search among vector database platforms worldwide increased from 6.5% to 26.2%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Milvus’ estimated Share of Search among vector database platforms worldwide decreased from 28% to 21.1%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Weaviate’s estimated Share of Search among vector database platforms worldwide decreased from 15.3% to 7.7%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Chroma’s estimated Share of Search among vector database platforms worldwide decreased from 8.4% to 6.3%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Qdrant’s estimated Share of Search among vector database platforms worldwide peaked at 45.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 38.6% in August 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pinecone’s estimated Share of Search among vector database platforms worldwide peaked at 26.2% in August 2026 and was lowest at 6.3% in November 2025.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Milvus’ estimated Share of Search among vector database platforms worldwide peaked at 28% in November 2025 and was lowest at 16.5% in June 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Weaviate’s estimated Share of Search among vector database platforms worldwide peaked at 15.4% in November 2025 and was lowest at 7% in July 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Chroma’s estimated Share of Search among vector database platforms worldwide peaked at 8.4% in November 2025 and was lowest at 6% in June 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pinecone rose from 5th to 2nd among vector database platforms worldwide.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Milvus fell from 2nd to 3rd among vector database platforms worldwide.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Weaviate fell from 3rd to 4th among vector database platforms worldwide.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Chroma fell from 4th to 5th among vector database platforms worldwide.

How did search popularity change for vector database platforms worldwide in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Weaviate overtook Chroma to rank 4th among vector database platforms worldwide, at 7.7%.

  2. In August 2026, Pinecone gained estimated Share of Search among vector database platforms worldwide, from 23.8% to 26.2%.

  3. In August 2026, Milvus gained estimated Share of Search among vector database platforms worldwide, from 19.2% to 21.1%.

  4. In August 2026, Qdrant lost estimated Share of Search among vector database platforms worldwide, from 42.9% to 38.6%.

  5. In August 2026, Chroma lost estimated Share of Search among vector database platforms worldwide, from 7% to 6.3%.

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