Google Security Operations vs IBM QRadar:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, IBM QRadar had more branded searches than Google Security Operations among security operations platforms worldwide. IBM QRadar had about 3,600 branded searches, while Google Security Operations had 880. IBM QRadar made up 1.3% of all security operations platform searches we track, and Google Security Operations accounted for 0.31%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about security operations platforms, Google Security Operations appeared in three of the five answers and IBM QRadar in one. Google Security Operations was mentioned before IBM QRadar in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
IBM QRadar, about 4 searches for every 1 for Google Security Operations
Who does AI mention more?
Google Security Operations, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, IBM QRadar in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Google Security Operations, named ahead of IBM QRadar in 2 of 3 answers
Follow Google Security Operations vs IBM QRadar and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top security operations platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Google Security Operations was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. IBM QRadar was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Google Security Operations was listed before IBM QRadar in two out of three 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.
Splunk4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Sentinel4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
CrowdStrike3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Google Security Operations3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Wazuh2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- IBM QRadar1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sumo Logic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Securonix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Exabeam0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about security operations platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which security operations platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best security operations platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best security operations platform for security monitoring?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“security operations platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“siem platform”
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 21, 2026.
Is Google Security Operations or IBM QRadar more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Google Security Operations and IBM QRadar by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 security operations platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for IBM QRadar, Google Security Operations. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Splunk | Wazuh | Microsoft Sentinel | Sumo Logic | Securonix | Exabeam | LogRhythm | IBM QRadar | CrowdStrike | Google Security Operations | Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.9% | 25.2% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.45% | 0.28% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.6% | 28.3% | 7% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.41% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.1% | 28.6% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.41% | 0.32% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.7% | 28.3% | 7% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.31% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 52% | 28.5% | 7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.5% | 28.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.41% | 0.31% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 52% | 28.5% | 7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.41% | 0.31% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 46.9% | 31.4% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.45% | 0.35% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.2% | 28.6% | 7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.32% | 0.51% | 0.19% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.1% | 32.3% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.36% | 0.57% | 0.17% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.2% | 32.3% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 48% | 32.2% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.46% | 0.31% | 0.11% |
How has the Google Security Operations and IBM QRadar comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- IBM QRadar was ahead of Google Security Operations in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Security Operations’ share of searches among security operations platforms worldwide moved from 0.28% to 0.31%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 880.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IBM QRadar’s share of searches among security operations platforms worldwide moved from 1.5% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for security operations platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for IBM QRadar worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Google Security Operations 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 Google Security Operations’ and IBM QRadar’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.
Google Security Operations
1 branded search term
- google security operations
IBM QRadar
1 branded search term
- ibm qradar
Other head-to-heads among security operations platforms
Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.