Aegis Authenticator vs Cisco Duo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cisco Duo had more branded searches than Aegis Authenticator among authenticator apps worldwide. Cisco Duo had about 12,100 branded searches, while Aegis Authenticator had 5,400. Cisco Duo made up 0.65% of all authenticator app searches we track, and Aegis Authenticator accounted for 0.29%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about authenticator apps, Aegis Authenticator appeared in two of the five answers and Cisco Duo in none.
Who do people search for more?
Cisco Duo, about 2 searches for every 1 for Aegis Authenticator
Who does AI mention more?
Aegis Authenticator, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Cisco Duo in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Aegis Authenticator, the only one of the two named
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Top authenticator apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Aegis Authenticator was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Cisco Duo did not appear in any of the 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.
Microsoft Authenticator5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Google Authenticator4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
2FAS4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ente Auth2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Aegis Authenticator2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Authy1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Cisco Duo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which authenticator app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best authenticator apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best authenticator app for account security?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“authenticator app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“two factor app”
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 20, 2026.
Is Aegis Authenticator or Cisco Duo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Aegis Authenticator and Cisco Duo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven authenticator apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Cisco Duo, Aegis Authenticator. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Authenticator | Microsoft Authenticator | Authy | 2FAS | Ente Auth | Cisco Duo | Aegis Authenticator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.9% | 29.2% | 3.2% | 0.81% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.29% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.4% | 29.5% | 2.7% | 0.77% | 0.79% | 0.65% | 0.29% |
| Dec 2025 | 69% | 25.5% | 2.8% | 0.81% | 0.84% | 0.68% | 0.37% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.8% | 29.2% | 3.2% | 0.81% | 0.96% | 0.64% | 0.35% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.5% | 29% | 3.2% | 0.99% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 0.35% |
| Mar 2026 | 65% | 29.3% | 2.6% | 1% | 0.96% | 0.79% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.4% | 29% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 0.35% |
| May 2026 | 64.4% | 29% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 0.35% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.6% | 29.1% | 3.2% | 0.99% | 0.96% | 0.78% | 0.35% |
| Jul 2026 | 64.7% | 29.1% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 0.35% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.1% | 29.3% | 2.6% | 1% | 0.97% | 0.65% | 0.35% |
| Sep 2026 | 65.4% | 29.5% | 2.2% | 1% | 0.97% | 0.65% | 0.29% |
How has the Aegis Authenticator and Cisco Duo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cisco Duo was ahead of Aegis Authenticator in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aegis Authenticator’s share of searches among authenticator apps worldwide held steady at 0.29%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cisco Duo’s share of searches among authenticator apps worldwide moved from 0.79% to 0.65%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for authenticator apps worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cisco Duo worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aegis Authenticator’s and Cisco Duo’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.
Aegis Authenticator
1 branded search term
- aegis authenticator
Cisco Duo
1 branded search term
- cisco duo
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