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Bugzilla vs YouTrack:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, YouTrack had more branded searches than Bugzilla among bug tracking brands worldwide. YouTrack had about 33,100 branded searches, while Bugzilla had 9,900. YouTrack made up 0.17% 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, YouTrack appeared in three of the five answers and Bugzilla in two. YouTrack was mentioned before Bugzilla in three out of four answers that named either.

Among bug tracking brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

YouTrack, about 3 searches for every 1 for Bugzilla

YouTrack 33.1K searchesBugzilla 9.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

YouTrack, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Bugzilla in 2

YouTrack in 3 of 5Bugzilla in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

YouTrack, named ahead of Bugzilla in 3 of 4 answers

YouTrack first in 3Bugzilla first in 1

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Top bug tracking brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, YouTrack was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Bugzilla was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. YouTrack was listed before Bugzilla in three out of four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Jira1st
  2. Linear2nd
  3. GitHub3rd
  4. YouTrack4th
  5. Bugzilla5th
  6. GitLab6th

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

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5 answers

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 YouTrack more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Bugzilla and YouTrack 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.

Bugzilla and YouTrack among bug tracking brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for YouTrack, Bugzilla. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthGitHubJiraGitLabLinearYouTrackBugzilla
Oct 202579.9%13.5%5.9%0.25%0.24%0.11%
Nov 202585.6%9.7%4.2%0.18%0.21%0.08%
Dec 202584.7%9.6%5.1%0.23%0.21%0.08%
Jan 202682.8%11.6%5%0.31%0.25%0.09%
Feb 202685.5%9.7%4.2%0.29%0.21%0.08%
Mar 202685.5%9.7%4.2%0.33%0.17%0.06%
Apr 202687.1%8.1%4.3%0.28%0.14%0.06%
May 202687.1%8.1%4.3%0.29%0.14%0.05%
Jun 202684.7%9.6%5.1%0.34%0.17%0.06%
Jul 202685.5%9.7%4.2%0.3%0.17%0.06%
Aug 202687.9%8.2%3.6%0.24%0.14%0.05%
Sep 202685.7%9.7%4.2%0.22%0.17%0.05%

How has the Bugzilla and YouTrack comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • YouTrack 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, YouTrack’s share of searches among bug tracking brands worldwide moved from 0.24% to 0.17%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.

How did search popularity change for bug tracking brands worldwide in September 2026?

1 change
  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Bugzilla worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 9.9K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bugzilla’s and YouTrack’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.

Bugzilla

1 branded search term

  • bugzilla

YouTrack

1 branded search term

  • youtrack

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