BlueCat vs Namecheap:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Namecheap had more branded searches than BlueCat among DNS management platforms worldwide. Namecheap had about 1.2 million branded searches, while BlueCat had 1,000. Namecheap made up 22.7% of all DNS management platform searches we track, and BlueCat accounted for 0.02%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about DNS management platforms, BlueCat appeared in two of the five answers and Namecheap in none.
Who do people search for more?
Namecheap, about 1220 searches for every 1 for BlueCat
Who does AI mention more?
BlueCat, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Namecheap in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
BlueCat, the only one of the two named
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Top DNS management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, BlueCat was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Namecheap did not appear in any of the 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.
Cloudflare5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Route 534 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
NS13 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- BlueCat2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Namecheap0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DNSimple0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which DNS management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best DNS management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best DNS management platform for a website team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dns management platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“manage dns records”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is BlueCat or Namecheap more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for BlueCat and Namecheap by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six DNS management platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Namecheap, BlueCat. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cloudflare | Namecheap | NS1 | Route 53 | DNSimple | BlueCat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.4% | 30.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 89.5% | 9.8% | 0.4% | 0.32% | 0.03% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 79.4% | 19.4% | 0.64% | 0.53% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 68.1% | 30.3% | 0.82% | 0.67% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 68% | 30.3% | 0.82% | 0.67% | 0.13% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.1% | 26.2% | 0.87% | 0.71% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.2% | 30.5% | 0.67% | 0.55% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 72.2% | 26.3% | 0.87% | 0.58% | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.3% | 26.3% | 0.71% | 0.58% | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.3% | 26.3% | 0.71% | 0.58% | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 72.3% | 26.5% | 0.59% | 0.48% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 76% | 22.7% | 0.75% | 0.5% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
How has the BlueCat and Namecheap comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Namecheap was ahead of BlueCat in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BlueCat’s share of searches among DNS management platforms worldwide moved from 0.04% to 0.02%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Namecheap’s share of searches among DNS management platforms worldwide moved from 30.1% to 22.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1M to 1.2M.
How did search popularity change for DNS management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Namecheap lost share of searches among DNS management platforms worldwide, from 26.5% to 22.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for BlueCat worldwide fell 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BlueCat’s and Namecheap’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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