Google Threat Intelligence vs OpenCTI:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, OpenCTI had more branded searches than Google Threat Intelligence among threat intelligence platforms worldwide. OpenCTI had about 12,100 branded searches, while Google Threat Intelligence had 3,600. OpenCTI made up 4.1% 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 OpenCTI in two. Google Threat Intelligence was mentioned before OpenCTI in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
OpenCTI, about 3 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 OpenCTI in 4 of 5 answers
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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. OpenCTI was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Google Threat Intelligence was listed before OpenCTI in four out of five answers.
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 Google Threat Intelligence or OpenCTI more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Google Threat Intelligence and OpenCTI 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 OpenCTI, 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 Google Threat Intelligence and OpenCTI comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- OpenCTI was ahead of Google Threat Intelligence in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OpenCTI’s share of searches among threat intelligence platforms worldwide moved from 3.3% to 4.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for threat intelligence platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, OpenCTI gained share of searches among threat intelligence platforms worldwide, from 3.1% to 4.1%.
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 Google Threat Intelligence’s and OpenCTI’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 Threat Intelligence
1 branded search term
- google threat intelligence
OpenCTI
1 branded search term
- opencti
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