Checkly vs Datadog Synthetics:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Checkly had more branded searches than Datadog Synthetics among synthetic monitoring platforms worldwide. Checkly had about 5,400 branded searches, while Datadog Synthetics had 720. Checkly made up 4.7% of all synthetic monitoring platform searches we track, and Datadog Synthetics accounted for 0.62%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about synthetic monitoring platforms, Checkly and Datadog Synthetics each appeared in three of the five answers. Checkly was mentioned before Datadog Synthetics in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Checkly, about 8 searches for every 1 for Datadog Synthetics
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Checkly, named ahead of Datadog Synthetics in 2 of 3 answers
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Top synthetic monitoring platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Checkly and Datadog Synthetics were each mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Checkly was listed before Datadog Synthetics in two out of three answers that named either.
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.
Pingdom3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Checkly3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Datadog Synthetics3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Grafana Cloud Synthetic Monitoring3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
UptimeRobot2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Better Stack2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Catchpoint2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which synthetic monitoring platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best synthetic monitoring platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best synthetic monitoring platform for uptime testing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“uptime monitoring tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“website monitoring software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Checkly or Datadog Synthetics more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Checkly and Datadog Synthetics by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven synthetic monitoring platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Checkly, Datadog Synthetics. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | UptimeRobot | Pingdom | Better Stack | Checkly | Catchpoint | Datadog Synthetics | Grafana Cloud Synthetic Monitoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.7% | 32.6% | 8% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 0.98% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.2% | 25.6% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 0.83% | 0.13% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.9% | 28.4% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 5.7% | 0.76% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.3% | 25.2% | 9.2% | 5% | 3.3% | 0.82% | 0.16% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.9% | 21.6% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 0.86% | 0.17% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.5% | 21.8% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 0.71% | 0.14% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.3% | 18.7% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 0.74% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 60.9% | 18.3% | 12.2% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 0.59% | 0.17% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.5% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 0.88% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.9% | 18.2% | 12.2% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 0.72% | 0.17% |
| Aug 2026 | 64% | 15.7% | 12.8% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 0.62% | 0.18% |
| Sep 2026 | 64% | 15.7% | 12.8% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 0.62% | 0.12% |
How has the Checkly and Datadog Synthetics comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Checkly was ahead of Datadog Synthetics in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Checkly’s share of searches among synthetic monitoring platforms worldwide moved from 5.3% to 4.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Datadog Synthetics’ share of searches among synthetic monitoring platforms worldwide moved from 0.98% to 0.62%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 720.
How did search popularity change for synthetic monitoring platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Datadog Synthetics worldwide fell 28% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 720 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Checkly’s and Datadog Synthetics’ 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.
Checkly
1 branded search term
- checkly
Datadog Synthetics
1 branded search term
- datadog synthetics
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