Kdb+ vs TimescaleDB:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, TimescaleDB had more branded searches than Kdb+ among time series databases worldwide. TimescaleDB had about 18,100 branded searches, while Kdb+ had 1,900. TimescaleDB made up 10.3% of all time series database searches we track, and Kdb+ accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about time series databases, TimescaleDB appeared in all five answers and Kdb+ in two. TimescaleDB was mentioned before Kdb+ in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
TimescaleDB, about 10 searches for every 1 for Kdb+
Who does AI mention more?
TimescaleDB, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
TimescaleDB, named ahead of Kdb+ 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, TimescaleDB appeared in all five answers. Kdb+ was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. TimescaleDB was listed before Kdb+ 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 Kdb+ or TimescaleDB more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kdb+ and TimescaleDB 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 TimescaleDB, Kdb+. 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 Kdb+ and TimescaleDB comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- TimescaleDB was ahead of Kdb+ in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kdb+’s share of searches among time series databases worldwide moved from 1.2% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TimescaleDB’s share of searches among time series databases worldwide moved from 13% to 10.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for time series databases worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, TimescaleDB gained share of searches among time series databases worldwide, from 9.1% to 10.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Kdb+ worldwide fell 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kdb+’s and TimescaleDB’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.
Kdb+
1 branded search term
- kdb+
TimescaleDB
1 branded search term
- timescaledb
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