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Black Duck vs OWASP Dependency-Check:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, OWASP Dependency-Check had more branded searches than Black Duck among dependency scanning tools worldwide. OWASP Dependency-Check had about 3,600 branded searches, while Black Duck had 1,440. OWASP Dependency-Check made up 2.5% of all dependency scanning tool searches we track, and Black Duck accounted for 0.98%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dependency scanning tools, OWASP Dependency-Check appeared in three of the five answers and Black Duck in two. Black Duck and OWASP Dependency-Check were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.

Among dependency scanning tools worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

OWASP Dependency-Check, about 3 searches for every 1 for Black Duck

OWASP Dependency-Check 3.6K searchesBlack Duck 1.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

OWASP Dependency-Check, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Black Duck in 2

OWASP Dependency-Check in 3 of 5Black Duck in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Black Duck first in 2OWASP Dependency-Check first in 2

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Top dependency scanning tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, OWASP Dependency-Check was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Black Duck was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Black Duck and OWASP Dependency-Check were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Trivy1st
  2. Dependabot2nd
  3. Snyk3rd
  4. OWASP Dependency-Check4th
  5. Socket5th
  6. Sonatype6th
  7. Renovate7th
  8. Mend8th
  9. Black Duck9th
  10. OWASP Dependency-Track10th
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Mentioned by AI

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

  • Trivy4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Dependabot4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Snyk3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • OWASP Dependency-Check3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Sonatype2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Renovate2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Socket2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Black Duck2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Mend2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • OWASP Dependency-Track1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

+1 more

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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 Black Duck or OWASP Dependency-Check more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Black Duck and OWASP Dependency-Check by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 dependency scanning tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Black Duck and OWASP Dependency-Check among dependency scanning tools worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for OWASP Dependency-Check, Black Duck. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSnykTrivyDependabotOWASP Dependency-TrackSonatypeRenovateOWASP Dependency-CheckSocketBlack DuckMendFOSSA
Oct 202543.6%19.5%13%5.8%7.1%3.2%4.8%1.2%1.1%0.72%<0.01%
Nov 202540.2%22%12%6.6%8%3.6%4.4%1.3%0.98%0.81%<0.01%
Dec 202539.8%21.8%14.5%6.5%6.5%3.5%4.3%1.2%1.1%0.8%<0.01%
Jan 202639.2%21.5%14.3%6.4%7.8%3.5%4.3%1.1%1%0.79%<0.01%
Feb 202644%19.7%13.2%5.9%7.2%3.9%3.2%1.2%0.95%0.73%<0.01%
Mar 202626.3%47.7%9.6%4.3%4.3%2.9%2.3%1.4%0.76%0.43%<0.01%
Apr 202635.6%29.2%13.1%5.8%5.8%3.2%3.2%2.4%0.94%0.77%<0.01%
May 202639%21.3%14.3%6.4%6.4%3.5%2.8%4.6%0.93%0.64%<0.01%
Jun 202639.8%21.8%14.6%6.5%6.5%3.6%3.6%2.1%0.95%0.58%<0.01%
Jul 202635.4%23.7%15.9%7.1%7.1%3.9%3.1%1.9%1.3%0.72%<0.01%
Aug 202633.8%27.6%15.1%5.5%6.8%3.7%2.5%3.3%0.98%0.68%<0.01%
Sep 202633.9%27.7%15.2%6.8%6.8%3.7%2.5%2%0.98%0.6%<0.01%

How has the Black Duck and OWASP Dependency-Check comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for dependency scanning tools worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. In September 2026, OWASP Dependency-Check rose from 8th to 7th among dependency scanning tools worldwide.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Black Duck’s and OWASP Dependency-Check’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.

Black Duck

2 branded search terms

  • black duck sca
  • synopsys black duck

OWASP Dependency-Check

1 branded search term

  • owasp dependency check

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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