Google Security Operations vs Splunk:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Splunk had more branded searches than Google Security Operations among SIEM platforms worldwide. Splunk had about 145,000 branded searches, while Google Security Operations had 880. Splunk made up 27.8% of all SIEM platform searches we track, and Google Security Operations accounted for 0.17%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about SIEM platforms, Splunk appeared in all five answers and Google Security Operations in three. Splunk was mentioned before Google Security Operations in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Splunk, about 165 searches for every 1 for Google Security Operations
Who does AI mention more?
Splunk, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Splunk, named ahead of Google Security Operations in every answer
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Top SIEM platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Splunk appeared in all five answers. Google Security Operations was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Splunk was listed before Google Security Operations 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.
- Splunk5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Sentinel5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Wazuh4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Elastic3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Google Security Operations3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sumo Logic1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Datadog0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about SIEM platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which SIEM platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best SIEM platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best SIEM platform for security event monitoring?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“siem platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“siem software”
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 Splunk more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Google Security Operations and Splunk by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight SIEM platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Splunk, Google Security Operations. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Datadog | Splunk | Wazuh | Microsoft Sentinel | Sumo Logic | Elastic | Google Security Operations | CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.4% | 35.2% | 15.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.17% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.3% | 30.9% | 16.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.23% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 40% | 34.1% | 18% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.1% | 31% | 16.2% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.18% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.2% | 31.4% | 16.3% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.29% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.6% | 31.8% | 16% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.18% | 0.13% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.1% | 31.7% | 16.2% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.18% | 0.13% |
| May 2026 | 46.4% | 27.4% | 17.1% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.19% | 0.25% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.3% | 31.2% | 16.3% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.29% | 0.29% |
| Jul 2026 | 47% | 27.7% | 17.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.31% | 0.19% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.1% | 27.7% | 17.3% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.19% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.2% | 27.8% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.17% | 0.11% |
How has the Google Security Operations and Splunk comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Splunk 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 SIEM platforms worldwide held steady at 0.17%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 880.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Splunk’s share of searches among SIEM platforms worldwide moved from 35.2% to 27.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 209K to 145K.
How did search popularity change for SIEM platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Splunk worldwide fell 30.7% over 12 measured months, from 209K to 145K 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?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Security Operations’ and Splunk’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
Splunk
2 branded search terms
- splunk
- splunk siem
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