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Bitwarden vs Proton Pass:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Bitwarden had more branded searches than Proton Pass among business password managers worldwide. Bitwarden had about 1 million branded searches, while Proton Pass had 165,000. Bitwarden made up 31.9% of all business password manager searches we track, and Proton Pass accounted for 5.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about business password managers, Bitwarden appeared in four of the five answers and Proton Pass in one. Bitwarden was mentioned before Proton Pass in every answer.

Among business password managers worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Bitwarden, about 6 searches for every 1 for Proton Pass

Bitwarden 1M searchesProton Pass 165K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Bitwarden, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Proton Pass in 1

Bitwarden in 4 of 5Proton Pass in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Bitwarden, named ahead of Proton Pass in every answer

Bitwarden first in 4Proton Pass never first

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Top business password managers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bitwarden was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Proton Pass was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Bitwarden was listed before Proton Pass in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. 1Password1st
  2. Bitwarden2nd
  3. Keeper3rd
  4. NordPass4th
  5. Dashlane5th
  6. RoboForm6th
  7. Proton Pass7th
  8. LastPass–
  9. Zoho Vault–
  10. Passbolt–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Bitwarden4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • 1Password4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Keeper4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • NordPass3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Dashlane1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Proton Pass1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • RoboForm1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • LastPass0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Zoho Vault0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Passbolt0 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 Bitwarden or Proton Pass more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Bitwarden and Proton Pass by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten business password managers we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Bitwarden and Proton Pass among business password managers worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Bitwarden, Proton Pass. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthBitwarden1PasswordLastPassDashlaneProton PassRoboFormNordPassZoho VaultKeeperPassbolt
Oct 202533.5%22.6%19%8.2%5.5%2%5.5%1.3%1.4%1.1%
Nov 202531.9%21.5%23.8%7.8%5.2%1.9%4.3%1.3%1.1%1.3%
Dec 202534.7%23.3%20.3%7%4.6%2.1%4.7%1.1%1.2%1.1%
Jan 202631.8%26.2%19.2%7.8%5.2%1.9%4.3%1.3%1.3%1%
Feb 202634.2%23%20.7%6.9%5.6%1.4%4.6%1.4%1.1%1.1%
Mar 202632.2%26.4%18.1%6.5%6.4%1.6%4.3%1.3%1.3%1.9%
Apr 202632.8%26.9%18.5%6.6%6.5%1.1%3.6%1.3%1.3%1.3%
May 202632.8%27%18.6%6.6%6.6%1.3%3.6%1.3%1.1%1.1%
Jun 202632.7%27%18.2%8%5.4%1.6%3.6%1.3%1.1%1.1%
Jul 202634.3%28.3%15.6%5.6%6.8%1.7%3.8%1.4%1.4%1.1%
Aug 202632.3%26.6%17.8%7.9%6.4%1.9%3.6%1.3%1.1%1.1%
Sep 202631.9%26.4%17.5%11.7%5.2%2.4%2%1.1%0.88%0.86%

How has the Bitwarden and Proton Pass comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for business password managers worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Proton Pass lost share of searches among business password managers worldwide, from 6.4% to 5.2%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Bitwarden worldwide rose 21.5% over 12 measured months, from 826K to 1M in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bitwarden’s and Proton Pass’ 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.

Bitwarden

3 branded search terms

  • bitwarden
  • bitwarden app
  • bitwarden software

Proton Pass

1 branded search term

  • proton pass

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