Airbrake vs Datadog:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Datadog had more branded searches than Airbrake among error monitoring platforms worldwide. Datadog had about 246,000 branded searches, while Airbrake had 50. Datadog made up 80% of all error monitoring platform searches we track, and Airbrake accounted for 0.02%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about error monitoring platforms, Datadog appeared in four of the five answers and Airbrake in one. Datadog was mentioned before Airbrake in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Datadog, about 4920 searches for every 1 for Airbrake
Who does AI mention more?
Datadog, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Airbrake in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Datadog, named ahead of Airbrake in every answer
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Top error monitoring platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Datadog was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Airbrake was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Datadog was listed before Airbrake in every answer.
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.
- Datadog4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rollbar4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sentry4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bugsnag4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Honeybadger1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Airbrake1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about error monitoring platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which error monitoring platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best error monitoring platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best error monitoring platform for app error tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bug tracking software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“error monitoring platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Airbrake or Datadog more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Airbrake and Datadog by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven error monitoring platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Datadog, Airbrake. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Datadog | Rollbar | Sentry | Bugsnag | Honeybadger | Airbrake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.7% | 13.1% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.8% | 13.1% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 76.8% | 15.5% | 3.9% | 3.8% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 80.2% | 13.2% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 83.1% | 11.2% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.8% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 79.7% | 13.1% | 5% | 2.1% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 80.2% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 78.5% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.9% | 11% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 76.3% | 15.3% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 80% | 13.2% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 0.06% | 0.02% |
How has the Airbrake and Datadog comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Datadog was ahead of Airbrake in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Airbrake’s share of searches among error monitoring platforms worldwide moved from <0.01% to 0.02%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 50.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Datadog’s share of searches among error monitoring platforms worldwide moved from 79.7% to 80%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 246K.
How did search popularity change for error monitoring platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Datadog gained share of searches among error monitoring platforms worldwide, from 76.3% to 80%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Airbrake worldwide rose 66.7% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 50 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Airbrake’s and Datadog’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.
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