Bugzilla vs Linear:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Linear had more branded searches than Bugzilla among bug tracking brands worldwide. Linear had about 43,000 branded searches, while Bugzilla had 9,900. Linear made up 0.22% of all bug tracking brand searches we track, and Bugzilla accounted for 0.05%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bug tracking brands, Linear appeared in all five answers and Bugzilla in two. Linear was mentioned before Bugzilla in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Linear, about 4 searches for every 1 for Bugzilla
Who does AI mention more?
Linear, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Linear, named ahead of Bugzilla in 4 of 5 answers
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Top bug tracking brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Linear appeared in all five answers. Bugzilla was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Linear was listed before Bugzilla in four out of five answers.
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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.
GitHub5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Jira5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Linear5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
GitLab3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
YouTrack3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bugzilla2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about bug tracking brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bug tracking tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bug tracking tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bug tracking tool for software teams?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bug tracking tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“issue tracking software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Bugzilla or Linear more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bugzilla and Linear by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six bug tracking brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Linear, Bugzilla. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | GitHub | Jira | GitLab | Linear | YouTrack | Bugzilla |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.9% | 13.5% | 5.9% | 0.25% | 0.24% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 85.6% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 0.18% | 0.21% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 84.7% | 9.6% | 5.1% | 0.23% | 0.21% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 82.8% | 11.6% | 5% | 0.31% | 0.25% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 85.5% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 0.29% | 0.21% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 85.5% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 0.33% | 0.17% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 87.1% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 0.28% | 0.14% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 87.1% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 0.29% | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 84.7% | 9.6% | 5.1% | 0.34% | 0.17% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 85.5% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 0.17% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 87.9% | 8.2% | 3.6% | 0.24% | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 85.7% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 0.22% | 0.17% | 0.05% |
How has the Bugzilla and Linear comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Linear was ahead of Bugzilla in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bugzilla’s share of searches among bug tracking brands worldwide moved from 0.11% to 0.05%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Linear’s share of searches among bug tracking brands worldwide moved from 0.25% to 0.22%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 34.2K to 43K.
How did search popularity change for bug tracking brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bugzilla’s and Linear’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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