InfluxDB vs Tiger Data:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, InfluxDB had more branded searches than Tiger Data among time series databases worldwide. InfluxDB had about 27,100 branded searches, while Tiger Data had 4,400. InfluxDB made up 15.5% of all time series database searches we track, and Tiger Data accounted for 2.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about time series databases, InfluxDB appeared in all five answers and Tiger Data in three. InfluxDB was mentioned before Tiger Data in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
InfluxDB, about 6 searches for every 1 for Tiger Data
Who does AI mention more?
InfluxDB, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
InfluxDB, named ahead of Tiger Data in every answer
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Top time series databases in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, InfluxDB appeared in all five answers. Tiger Data was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. InfluxDB was listed before Tiger Data in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- InfluxDB1st
TimescaleDB2nd
QuestDB3rd
Tiger Data4th
VictoriaMetrics5th
ClickHouse6th- Kdb+7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- InfluxDB5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- TimescaleDB5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- QuestDB5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- ClickHouse3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- VictoriaMetrics3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Tiger Data3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Kdb+2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about time series databases
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which time series database should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best time series databases?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best time series database for sensor data?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“time series databases”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“time series db”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is InfluxDB or Tiger Data more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for InfluxDB and Tiger Data by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven time series databases we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for InfluxDB, Tiger Data. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ClickHouse | InfluxDB | TimescaleDB | VictoriaMetrics | Tiger Data | QuestDB | Kdb+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.9% | 23.8% | 13% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.1% | 20.3% | 13.6% | 5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.4% | 22.5% | 15.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 3% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.1% | 18% | 12.1% | 4.4% | 2% | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.5% | 20.4% | 13.7% | 5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.96% |
| Mar 2026 | 53% | 19.5% | 13.1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 56% | 16.9% | 13.8% | 5% | 5% | 2.2% | 0.97% |
| May 2026 | 58.7% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.9% | 17.7% | 11.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.4% | 15.1% | 12.4% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 68% | 13.7% | 9.1% | 5% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.96% |
| Sep 2026 | 62.9% | 15.5% | 10.3% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
How has the InfluxDB and Tiger Data comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- InfluxDB was ahead of Tiger Data in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, InfluxDB’s share of searches among time series databases worldwide moved from 23.8% to 15.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tiger Data’s share of searches among time series databases worldwide moved from 2.6% to 2.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for time series databases worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, InfluxDB gained share of searches among time series databases worldwide, from 13.7% to 15.5%.
In September 2026, Tiger Data gained share of searches among time series databases worldwide, from 1.8% to 2.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using InfluxDB’s and Tiger Data’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.
InfluxDB
1 branded search term
- influxdb
Tiger Data
1 branded search term
- tiger data
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