Jira vs YouTrack:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Jira had more branded searches than YouTrack among bug tracking brands worldwide. Jira had about 1.9 million branded searches, while YouTrack had 33,100. Jira made up 9.7% of all bug tracking brand searches we track, and YouTrack accounted for 0.17%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bug tracking brands, Jira appeared in all five answers and YouTrack in three. Jira was mentioned before YouTrack in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Jira, about 57 searches for every 1 for YouTrack
Who does AI mention more?
Jira, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Jira, named ahead of YouTrack in every answer
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Top bug tracking brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Jira appeared in all five answers. YouTrack was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Jira was listed before YouTrack 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.
GitHub5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Jira5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Linear5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
GitLab3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
YouTrack3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bugzilla2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about bug tracking brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bug tracking tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bug tracking tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bug tracking tool for software teams?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bug tracking tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“issue tracking software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Jira or YouTrack more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Jira and YouTrack by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six bug tracking brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Jira, YouTrack. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | GitHub | Jira | GitLab | Linear | YouTrack | Bugzilla |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.9% | 13.5% | 5.9% | 0.25% | 0.24% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 85.6% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 0.18% | 0.21% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 84.7% | 9.6% | 5.1% | 0.23% | 0.21% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 82.8% | 11.6% | 5% | 0.31% | 0.25% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 85.5% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 0.29% | 0.21% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 85.5% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 0.33% | 0.17% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 87.1% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 0.28% | 0.14% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 87.1% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 0.29% | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 84.7% | 9.6% | 5.1% | 0.34% | 0.17% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 85.5% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 0.17% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 87.9% | 8.2% | 3.6% | 0.24% | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 85.7% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 0.22% | 0.17% | 0.05% |
How has the Jira and YouTrack comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Jira was ahead of YouTrack in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jira’s share of searches among bug tracking brands worldwide moved from 13.5% to 9.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.9M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, YouTrack’s share of searches among bug tracking brands worldwide moved from 0.24% to 0.17%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for bug tracking brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Jira gained share of searches among bug tracking brands worldwide, from 8.2% to 9.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Jira’s and YouTrack’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.
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