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Gerrit vs SonarQube:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, SonarQube had more branded searches than Gerrit among code review platforms worldwide. SonarQube had about 110,000 branded searches, while Gerrit had 880. SonarQube made up 0.61% of all code review platform searches we track, and Gerrit accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about code review platforms, SonarQube appeared in three of the five answers and Gerrit in two. Gerrit and SonarQube were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.

Among code review platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

SonarQube, about 125 searches for every 1 for Gerrit

SonarQube 110K searchesGerrit 880 searches

Who does AI mention more?

SonarQube, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Gerrit in 2

SonarQube in 3 of 5Gerrit in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Gerrit first in 2SonarQube first in 2

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Top code review platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SonarQube was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Gerrit was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Gerrit and SonarQube 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.

  1. GitHub1st
  2. CodeRabbit2nd
  3. GitLab3rd
  4. Graphite4th
  5. Greptile5th
  6. Bitbucket6th
  7. SonarQube7th
  8. Qodo8th
  9. Gerrit9th
  10. Review Board–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • GitHub5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • GitLab5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Graphite5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • CodeRabbit5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Bitbucket4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • SonarQube3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Greptile3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Qodo2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Gerrit2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Review Board0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.

Is Gerrit or SonarQube more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Gerrit and SonarQube by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten code review platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Gerrit and SonarQube among code review platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for SonarQube, Gerrit. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthGitHubGitLabGraphiteBitbucketCodeRabbitSonarQubeGreptileQodoReview BoardGerrit
Oct 202587.3%6.5%1.9%1.9%0.71%1.3%0.1%0.21%0.02%<0.01%
Nov 202590.6%4.5%1.6%1.6%0.49%0.9%0.08%0.18%0.02%<0.01%
Dec 202588.5%5.4%2%2%0.72%1.1%0.18%0.18%0.02%<0.01%
Jan 202688.1%5.3%2.4%2%0.72%1.1%0.22%0.18%0.02%<0.01%
Feb 202690.7%4.5%1.3%1.6%0.6%0.9%0.18%0.12%0.02%<0.01%
Mar 202691%4.5%1.4%1.3%0.6%0.9%0.15%0.12%0.01%<0.01%
Apr 202691.4%4.5%1.1%1.4%0.61%0.74%0.12%0.1%0.02%<0.01%
May 202691.4%4.5%1.1%1.4%0.61%0.74%0.15%0.08%0.01%<0.01%
Jun 202690.3%5.5%1.1%1.3%0.6%0.9%0.18%0.1%0.02%<0.01%
Jul 202691.4%4.5%1.1%1.4%0.61%0.74%0.18%0.1%0.02%<0.01%
Aug 202692.6%3.8%1.1%1.1%0.5%0.61%0.18%0.08%0.01%<0.01%
Sep 202691.7%4.5%1.1%1.1%0.61%0.61%0.18%0.07%0.02%<0.01%

How has the Gerrit and SonarQube comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • SonarQube was ahead of Gerrit in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gerrit’s share of searches among code review platforms worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 880.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SonarQube’s share of searches among code review platforms worldwide moved from 1.3% to 0.61%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 110K.

How did search popularity change for code review platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, SonarQube fell from 5th to 6th among code review platforms worldwide.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Gerrit worldwide fell 12% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 880 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gerrit’s and SonarQube’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.

Gerrit

1 branded search term

  • gerrit code review

SonarQube

1 branded search term

  • sonarqube

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