cPanel vs Plesk:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, cPanel had more branded searches than Plesk among hosting control panels worldwide. cPanel was estimated to have 165K branded searches compared to Plesk’s 49.5K, and held a 66.2% Share of Search versus Plesk’s 19.9%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, cPanel or Plesk?
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, Plesk. 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 Plesk comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- cPanel was ahead of Plesk 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, Plesk’s estimated Share of Search among hosting control panels worldwide moved from 15.4% to 19.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for hosting control panels worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Plesk gained estimated Share of Search among hosting control panels worldwide, from 13.6% to 19.9%.
In August 2026, cPanel lost estimated Share of Search among hosting control panels worldwide, from 67.9% to 66.2%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using cPanel’s and Plesk’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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