Flashpoint vs Google Threat Intelligence:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Flashpoint had more branded searches than Google Threat Intelligence among threat intelligence platforms worldwide. Flashpoint had about 135,000 branded searches, while Google Threat Intelligence had 3,600. Flashpoint made up 45.2% of all threat intelligence platform searches we track, and Google Threat Intelligence accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about threat intelligence platforms, Google Threat Intelligence appeared in all five answers and Flashpoint in one. Google Threat Intelligence was mentioned before Flashpoint in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Flashpoint, about 38 searches for every 1 for Google Threat Intelligence
Who does AI mention more?
Google Threat Intelligence, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Google Threat Intelligence, named ahead of Flashpoint in every answer
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Top threat intelligence platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Google Threat Intelligence appeared in all five answers. Flashpoint was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Google Threat Intelligence was listed before Flashpoint 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.
Mandiant5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Recorded Future5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Google Threat Intelligence5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
CrowdStrike4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- MISP3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Anomali2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- OpenCTI2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ThreatConnect2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Group-IB Threat Intelligence2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Flashpoint1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about threat intelligence platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which threat intelligence platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best threat intelligence platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best threat intelligence platform for a security team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“threat intelligence platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“threat intelligence software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Flashpoint or Google Threat Intelligence more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Flashpoint and Google Threat Intelligence by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten threat intelligence platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Flashpoint, Google Threat Intelligence. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Flashpoint | Anomali | Mandiant | MISP | Recorded Future | OpenCTI | Google Threat Intelligence | CrowdStrike | ThreatConnect | Group-IB Threat Intelligence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.2% | 36.3% | 4% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 0.97% | 0.35% | 1.2% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.2% | 35.4% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.42% | 0.63% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.1% | 36.1% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 0.96% | 0.35% | 0.64% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.1% | 36.1% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 0.96% | 0.43% | 0.64% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.8% | 34.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.74% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.7% | 34.9% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.34% | 0.62% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.5% | 38.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.37% | 0.54% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 46.8% | 31.2% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 0.37% | 0.45% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.1% | 30.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4% | 1.5% | 0.33% | 0.53% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.6% | 30.6% | 5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 0.34% | 0.54% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.2% | 28.1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.31% | 0.4% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.2% | 30.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.44% | 0.44% | 0.11% |
How has the Flashpoint and Google Threat Intelligence comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Flashpoint was ahead of Google Threat Intelligence in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Flashpoint’s share of searches among threat intelligence platforms worldwide moved from 44.2% to 45.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Threat Intelligence’s share of searches among threat intelligence platforms worldwide moved from 0.97% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for threat intelligence platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Flashpoint lost share of searches among threat intelligence platforms worldwide, from 51.2% to 45.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Google Threat Intelligence worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Flashpoint’s and Google Threat Intelligence’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.
Flashpoint
1 branded search term
- flashpoint
Google Threat Intelligence
1 branded search term
- google threat intelligence
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