Cilium vs Falco:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cilium had more branded searches than Falco among kubernetes security platforms worldwide. Cilium had about 1,200 branded searches, while Falco had 480. Cilium made up 1.8% of all kubernetes security platform searches we track, and Falco accounted for 0.72%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kubernetes security platforms, Falco appeared in all five answers and Cilium in two. Falco was mentioned before Cilium in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Cilium, about 3 searches for every 1 for Falco
Who does AI mention more?
Falco, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Falco, named ahead of Cilium in every answer
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Top kubernetes security platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Falco appeared in all five answers. Cilium was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Falco was listed before Cilium in every answer.
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.
Trivy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Aqua Security5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Falco5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sysdig4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wiz4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kubescape4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Prisma Cloud3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Cilium2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
NeuVector1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- KSOC0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about kubernetes security platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Kubernetes security platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best Kubernetes security platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best Kubernetes security platform for cluster security?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kubernetes security platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kubernetes security tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Cilium or Falco more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cilium and Falco by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 kubernetes security platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Cilium, Falco. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Trivy | Sysdig | Wiz | Prisma Cloud | Aqua Security | Kubescape | NeuVector | Cilium | KSOC | StackRox | Falco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.7% | 15.6% | 8.2% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.76% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.6% | 16.3% | 7.4% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.97% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.6% | 14.2% | 7.4% | 11.6% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.1% | 13.8% | 9.4% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.2% | 13.8% | 9.4% | 11.3% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.82% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.6% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 4.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.48% | 0.48% | 0.39% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.5% | 9.9% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 2% | 2% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 0.59% |
| May 2026 | 52.7% | 12.9% | 8.3% | 8.6% | 7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.94% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.5% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 8.9% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.97% | 1.2% | 0.79% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.5% | 13.3% | 6.9% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.97% | 0.79% |
| Aug 2026 | 62% | 10.1% | 6.4% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 2% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.73% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.1% | 10% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.72% |
How has the Cilium and Falco comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cilium was ahead of Falco in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cilium’s share of searches among kubernetes security platforms worldwide moved from 2.5% to 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Falco’s share of searches among kubernetes security platforms worldwide moved from 0.76% to 0.72%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 480.
How did search popularity change for kubernetes security platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Cilium fell from 7th to 8th among kubernetes security platforms worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cilium’s and Falco’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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