Apache Flink vs Redpanda:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Apache Flink had more branded searches than Redpanda among streaming analytics platforms worldwide. Apache Flink was estimated to have 14.8K branded searches compared to Redpanda’s 1.3K, and held a 20.8% Share of Search versus Redpanda’s 1.8%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Apache Flink or Redpanda?
Compare the platforms used to query streaming data. 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.
Share of Search by month for Apache Flink, Redpanda. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Confluent | Apache Flink | RisingWave | Redpanda | Materialize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 69.5% | 25.4% | 4.1% | 0.94% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.6% | 25.2% | 5% | 1.1% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 89.9% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 0.39% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 72.8% | 21.8% | 4.3% | 0.98% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 73.4% | 22% | 3.6% | 0.99% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 76.4% | 18.7% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 75.9% | 18.6% | 4.5% | 1% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 75.9% | 18.6% | 4.5% | 1% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 72% | 21.5% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 71% | 21.2% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 69.7% | 20.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Apache Flink and Redpanda comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Apache Flink was ahead of Redpanda in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Apache Flink’s estimated Share of Search among streaming analytics platforms worldwide moved from 25.4% to 20.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Redpanda’s estimated Share of Search among streaming analytics platforms worldwide moved from 0.94% to 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for streaming analytics platforms worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
Redpanda’s estimated Share of Search among streaming analytics platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1% to 1.8% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Apache Flink worldwide fell 45.4% over 11 measured months, from 27.1K to 14.8K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Apache Flink’s and Redpanda’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.
Apache Flink
1 branded search term
- apache flink
Redpanda
1 branded search term
- redpanda data
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