cPanel vs DirectAdmin:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, cPanel had more branded searches than DirectAdmin among hosting control panels worldwide. cPanel was estimated to have 165K branded searches compared to DirectAdmin’s 9.9K, and held a 66.2% Share of Search versus DirectAdmin’s 4%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, cPanel or DirectAdmin?
Compare the panels hosting accounts are managed through. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for cPanel, DirectAdmin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | cPanel | Plesk | Webmin | CyberPanel | DirectAdmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.8% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.8% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.9% | 13.2% | 8.9% | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 64% | 15.7% | 8.6% | 7% | 4.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.7% | 13.4% | 9% | 6% | 4.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 64% | 15.7% | 8.6% | 7% | 4.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.5% | 13.7% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| May 2026 | 72% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 70.2% | 14.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.9% | 13.6% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5% |
| Aug 2026 | 66.2% | 19.9% | 5.9% | 4% | 4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the cPanel and DirectAdmin comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- cPanel was ahead of DirectAdmin in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, cPanel’s estimated Share of Search among hosting control panels worldwide moved from 62.8% to 66.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 165K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, DirectAdmin’s estimated Share of Search among hosting control panels worldwide moved from 4.6% to 4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for hosting control panels worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, cPanel lost estimated Share of Search among hosting control panels worldwide, from 67.9% to 66.2%.
In August 2026, DirectAdmin lost estimated Share of Search among hosting control panels worldwide, from 5% to 4%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using cPanel’s and DirectAdmin’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.
cPanel
1 branded search term
- cpanel
DirectAdmin
1 branded search term
- directadmin
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