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Aegis Authenticator vs Google Authenticator:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Google Authenticator had more branded searches than Aegis Authenticator among authenticator apps worldwide. Google Authenticator had about 1.2 million branded searches, while Aegis Authenticator had 5,400. Google Authenticator made up 65.4% 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, Google Authenticator appeared in four of the five answers and Aegis Authenticator in two. Google Authenticator was mentioned before Aegis Authenticator in three out of five answers.

Among authenticator apps worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Google Authenticator, about 226 searches for every 1 for Aegis Authenticator

Google Authenticator 1.2M searchesAegis Authenticator 5.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Google Authenticator, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Aegis Authenticator in 2

Google Authenticator in 4 of 5Aegis Authenticator in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Google Authenticator, named ahead of Aegis Authenticator in 3 of 5 answers

Google Authenticator first in 3Aegis Authenticator first in 2

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Top authenticator apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Google Authenticator was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both 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. Google Authenticator was listed before Aegis Authenticator in three out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. 2FAS1st
  2. Google Authenticator2nd
  3. Ente Auth3rd
  4. Microsoft Authenticator4th
  5. Aegis Authenticator5th
  6. Authy6th
  7. Cisco Duo–

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

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 Google Authenticator more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Aegis Authenticator and Google Authenticator 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.

Aegis Authenticator and Google Authenticator among authenticator apps worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Google Authenticator, Aegis Authenticator. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthGoogle AuthenticatorMicrosoft AuthenticatorAuthy2FASEnte AuthCisco DuoAegis Authenticator
Oct 202564.9%29.2%3.2%0.81%0.79%0.79%0.29%
Nov 202565.4%29.5%2.7%0.77%0.79%0.65%0.29%
Dec 202569%25.5%2.8%0.81%0.84%0.68%0.37%
Jan 202664.8%29.2%3.2%0.81%0.96%0.64%0.35%
Feb 202664.5%29%3.2%0.99%1.2%0.78%0.35%
Mar 202665%29.3%2.6%1%0.96%0.79%0.29%
Apr 202664.4%29%3.2%1.2%1.2%0.78%0.35%
May 202664.4%29%3.2%1.2%1.2%0.78%0.35%
Jun 202664.6%29.1%3.2%0.99%0.96%0.78%0.35%
Jul 202664.7%29.1%2.6%1.2%1.2%0.78%0.35%
Aug 202665.1%29.3%2.6%1%0.97%0.65%0.35%
Sep 202665.4%29.5%2.2%1%0.97%0.65%0.29%

How has the Aegis Authenticator and Google Authenticator comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for authenticator apps worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. Google Authenticator’s share of searches among authenticator apps worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 64.6% to 65.4% 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 Google Authenticator’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

Google Authenticator

1 branded search term

  • google authenticator

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