Aegis Authenticator vs Microsoft Authenticator:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Microsoft Authenticator had more branded searches than Aegis Authenticator among authenticator apps worldwide. Microsoft Authenticator had about 550,000 branded searches, while Aegis Authenticator had 5,400. Microsoft Authenticator made up 29.5% 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, Microsoft Authenticator appeared in all five answers and Aegis Authenticator in two. Microsoft Authenticator was mentioned before Aegis Authenticator in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Microsoft Authenticator, about 102 searches for every 1 for Aegis Authenticator
Who does AI mention more?
Microsoft Authenticator, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Microsoft Authenticator, named ahead of Aegis Authenticator in 3 of 5 answers
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Top authenticator apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Microsoft Authenticator appeared in all five answers. 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. Microsoft 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.
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 Microsoft Authenticator more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Aegis Authenticator and Microsoft 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.
Share of searches by month for Microsoft Authenticator, 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 Microsoft Authenticator comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Microsoft Authenticator 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, Microsoft Authenticator’s share of searches among authenticator apps worldwide moved from 29.2% to 29.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 550K.
How did search popularity change for authenticator apps worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Aegis Authenticator nor Microsoft Authenticator moved beyond provider rounding among authenticator apps 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 Microsoft 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
Microsoft Authenticator
1 branded search term
- microsoft authenticator
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