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title: "Vector search platforms: Which brands are most popular in search?"
description: "Compare the vector search platforms engineering teams rely on. Share of Search among Vespa, Elastic, Qdrant, Pinecone, Milvus and Weaviate, the vector search platforms Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. 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."
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# Vector search platforms: Which brands are most popular in search?

Compare the vector search platforms engineering teams rely on. Share of Search among Vespa, Elastic, Qdrant, Pinecone, Milvus and Weaviate, the vector search platforms Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. 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.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Vector search platforms
- **Market**: Global
- **Brands compared**: 6
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Vespa, 85%

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

- In August 2026, Vespa was the most searched among vector search platforms worldwide, with an estimated 1.2M branded searches and 85% estimated Share of Search within this set.
- Elastic is in 2nd place, 78.4 percentage points behind at 6.6% Share of Search.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Vespa’s estimated Share of Search among vector search platforms worldwide increased from 76.7% to 85%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Elastic’s estimated Share of Search among vector search platforms worldwide decreased from 13.2% to 6.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Qdrant’s estimated Share of Search among vector search platforms worldwide decreased from 4.6% to 3.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pinecone’s estimated Share of Search among vector search platforms worldwide increased from 0.72% to 2.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Milvus’ estimated Share of Search among vector search platforms worldwide decreased from 3.1% to 1.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Weaviate’s estimated Share of Search among vector search platforms worldwide decreased from 1.7% to 0.69%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Vespa’s estimated Share of Search among vector search platforms worldwide peaked at 85% in August 2026 and was lowest at 74.8% in February 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Qdrant’s estimated Share of Search among vector search platforms worldwide peaked at 5.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 3.4% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pinecone’s estimated Share of Search among vector search platforms worldwide peaked at 2.8% in June 2026 and was lowest at 0.72% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Milvus’ estimated Share of Search among vector search platforms worldwide peaked at 3.7% in November 2025 and was lowest at 1.8% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Weaviate’s estimated Share of Search among vector search platforms worldwide peaked at 2% in November 2025 and was lowest at 0.68% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pinecone rose from 6th to 4th among vector search platforms worldwide.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Milvus fell from 4th to 5th among vector search platforms worldwide.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Weaviate fell from 5th to 6th among vector search platforms worldwide.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Vespa vs Elastic: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/elastic-search-vs-vespa): 85% against 6.6% Share of Search.
- [Vespa vs Qdrant: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/qdrant-vs-vespa): 85% against 3.4% Share of Search.
- [Vespa vs Pinecone: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/pinecone-vs-vespa): 85% against 2.3% Share of Search.
- [Elastic vs Qdrant: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/elastic-search-vs-qdrant): 6.6% against 3.4% Share of Search.
- [Elastic vs Pinecone: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/elastic-search-vs-pinecone): 6.6% against 2.3% Share of Search.
- [Qdrant vs Pinecone: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/pinecone-vs-qdrant): 3.4% against 2.3% Share of Search.

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

- In August 2026, Vespa gained estimated Share of Search among vector search platforms worldwide, from 84% to 85%.
- In August 2026, Qdrant lost estimated Share of Search among vector search platforms worldwide, from 4.2% to 3.4%.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Pinecone worldwide rose 257.2% over 11 measured months, from 9.4K to 33.6K in August 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Weaviate worldwide fell 55.4% over 11 measured months, from 22.2K to 9.9K in August 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Elastic worldwide fell 44.6% over 11 measured months, from 172K to 95K in August 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Milvus worldwide fell 33.1% over 11 measured months, from 40.5K to 27.1K in August 2026.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Vespa | 85% | 1.2M | 0.0% | Vespa |
| 2 | Elastic | 6.6% | 95K | -6.0% | Elastic |
| 3 | Qdrant | 3.4% | 49.5K | -18.2% | Qdrant |
| 4 | Pinecone | 2.3% | 33.6K | 0.0% | Pinecone |
| 5 | Milvus | 1.9% | 27.1K | 0.0% | Milvus |
| 6 | Weaviate | 0.69% | 9.9K | 0.0% | Weaviate |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Vespa | 1M | 76.7% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Elastic | 172K | 13.2% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Qdrant | 60.5K | 4.6% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Milvus | 40.5K | 3.1% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Weaviate | 22.2K | 1.7% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | Pinecone | 9.4K | 0.72% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | Vespa | 823K | 75% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Elastic | 142K | 12.9% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Qdrant | 60.5K | 5.5% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Milvus | 40.5K | 3.7% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Weaviate | 22.2K | 2% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Pinecone | 9.1K | 0.83% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | Vespa | 823K | 75.8% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Elastic | 141K | 13% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Qdrant | 60.5K | 5.6% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Milvus | 33.1K | 3% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Weaviate | 18.1K | 1.7% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Pinecone | 10.9K | 1% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | Vespa | 823K | 75.4% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Elastic | 141K | 12.9% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Qdrant | 60.5K | 5.5% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Milvus | 33.1K | 3% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Weaviate | 18.1K | 1.7% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Pinecone | 15.7K | 1.4% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | Vespa | 823K | 74.8% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Elastic | 142K | 12.9% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Qdrant | 60.5K | 5.5% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Milvus | 33.1K | 3% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Pinecone | 23.1K | 2.1% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Weaviate | 18.1K | 1.6% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | Vespa | 1.2M | 79.8% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Elastic | 143K | 9.3% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Qdrant | 74K | 4.8% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Milvus | 40.5K | 2.6% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Pinecone | 34K | 2.2% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Weaviate | 18.1K | 1.2% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | Vespa | 1.2M | 82.3% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Elastic | 126K | 8.5% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Qdrant | 60.5K | 4.1% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Milvus | 33.1K | 2.2% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Pinecone | 27.8K | 1.9% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Weaviate | 14.8K | 1% | 6 |
| May 2026 | Vespa | 1.2M | 82.5% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Elastic | 116K | 7.9% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Qdrant | 60.5K | 4.1% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Pinecone | 33.8K | 2.3% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Milvus | 33.1K | 2.2% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Weaviate | 14.8K | 1% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | Vespa | 1.2M | 82.6% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Elastic | 103K | 7% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Qdrant | 74K | 5% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Pinecone | 41.1K | 2.8% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Milvus | 27.1K | 1.8% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Weaviate | 12.1K | 0.82% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | Vespa | 1.2M | 84% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Elastic | 101K | 7% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Qdrant | 60.5K | 4.2% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Pinecone | 33.6K | 2.3% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Milvus | 27.1K | 1.9% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Weaviate | 9.9K | 0.68% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | Vespa | 1.2M | 85% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Elastic | 95K | 6.6% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Qdrant | 49.5K | 3.4% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Pinecone | 33.6K | 2.3% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Milvus | 27.1K | 1.9% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Weaviate | 9.9K | 0.69% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | Elastic | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Milvus | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Pinecone | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Qdrant | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Vespa | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Weaviate | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **Elastic**: Measured on the search terms “elastic cloud”, “elastic co”, “elastic enterprise search”, “elastic search”, “elasticsearch” and “enterprise search elastic”, summed into one figure.
- **Milvus**: Measured on the search term “milvus”.
- **Pinecone**: Measured on the search terms “pinecone vector” and “pinecone vector database”, summed into one figure.
- **Qdrant**: Measured on the search term “qdrant”.
- **Vespa**: Measured on the search term “vespa”.
- **Weaviate**: Measured on the search term “weaviate”.

- [Elastic](/demand/global-en/brands/elastic-search)
- [Milvus](/demand/global-en/brands/milvus)
- [Pinecone](/demand/global-en/brands/pinecone)
- [Qdrant](/demand/global-en/brands/qdrant)
- [Vespa](/demand/global-en/brands/vespa)
- [Weaviate](/demand/global-en/brands/weaviate)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

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

In August 2026, Vespa was the most searched among vector search platforms worldwide, with an estimated 1.2M branded searches and 85% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

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