Complianz vs CookieYes:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, CookieYes had more branded searches than Complianz among cookie consent and privacy tools worldwide. CookieYes had about 22,200 branded searches, while Complianz had 6,600. CookieYes made up 26.6% of all cookie consent and privacy tool searches we track, and Complianz accounted for 7.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cookie consent and privacy tools, Complianz appeared in three of the five answers and CookieYes in two. Complianz and CookieYes were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
CookieYes, about 3 searches for every 1 for Complianz
Who does AI mention more?
Complianz, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, CookieYes in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top cookie consent and privacy tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Complianz was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. CookieYes was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Complianz and CookieYes were each listed first in two of the four 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.
OneTrust5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Usercentrics3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Termly3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Complianz3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cookiebot3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- CookieYes2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
iubenda2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Osano2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cookie consent and privacy tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cookie consent and privacy tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cookie consent and privacy tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cookie consent and privacy tool for website compliance?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cookie consent tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“consent management platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Complianz or CookieYes more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Complianz and CookieYes by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight cookie consent and privacy tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for CookieYes, Complianz. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | CookieYes | iubenda | Usercentrics | Termly | Complianz | Osano | Cookiebot | OneTrust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.2% | 27.2% | 18.5% | 12.2% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 26.1% | 26.1% | 17.7% | 14.2% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 0.06% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.4% | 27.4% | 15.2% | 15% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 0.06% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.7% | 30.1% | 16.7% | 13.4% | 9% | 6% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.5% | 28.5% | 15.9% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 0.04% | 0.22% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.2% | 27.2% | 15.2% | 14.9% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 0.05% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 23.1% | 28.2% | 15.7% | 18.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 0.04% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 23.8% | 29% | 13.2% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.3% | 25.3% | 17.2% | 16.8% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 0.05% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 24.9% | 24.9% | 16.9% | 16.6% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 0.03% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.9% | 22.7% | 15.5% | 18.6% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 0.05% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 26.6% | 26.6% | 18% | 14.5% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
How has the Complianz and CookieYes comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- CookieYes was ahead of Complianz in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Complianz’s share of searches among cookie consent and privacy tools worldwide moved from 8.1% to 7.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CookieYes’ share of searches among cookie consent and privacy tools worldwide moved from 27.2% to 26.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 22.2K.
How did search popularity change for cookie consent and privacy tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, CookieYes lost share of searches among cookie consent and privacy tools worldwide, from 27.9% to 26.6%.
Complianz’s share of searches among cookie consent and privacy tools worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 9.2% to 7.9% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Complianz’s and CookieYes’ 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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