Kdb+ vs VictoriaMetrics:Which is more popular?

Name: Kdb+ vs VictoriaMetrics: Which is searched more?
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In September 2026, VictoriaMetrics had more branded searches than Kdb+ among time series databases worldwide. VictoriaMetrics had about 9,900 branded searches, while Kdb+ had 1,900. VictoriaMetrics made up 5.7% 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, VictoriaMetrics appeared in three of the five answers and Kdb+ in two. VictoriaMetrics was mentioned before Kdb+ in three out of five answers.

Among time series databases worldwide in September 2026

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Top time series databases in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, VictoriaMetrics was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Kdb+ was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. VictoriaMetrics was listed before Kdb+ in three out of five answers.

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Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
InfluxDB	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
TimescaleDB	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
QuestDB	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
ClickHouse	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
VictoriaMetrics	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Tiger Data	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Kdb+	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5

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

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which time series database should I use?”
1. 1TimescaleDB
2. 2VictoriaMetrics
3. 3InfluxDB
4. 4ClickHouse
5. 5QuestDB
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best time series databases?”
1. 1TimescaleDB
2. 2InfluxDB
3. 3ClickHouse
4. 4VictoriaMetrics
5. 5QuestDB
6. 6Tiger Data
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best time series database for sensor data?”
1. 1TimescaleDB
2. 2InfluxDB
3. 3QuestDB
4. 4ClickHouse
5. 5VictoriaMetrics
Searched Google, AI Overview
“time series databases”
1. 1InfluxDB
2. 2Tiger Data
3. 3TimescaleDB
4. 4QuestDB
5. 5Kdb+
Searched Google, AI Overview
“time series db”
1. 1InfluxDB
2. 2Tiger Data
3. 3TimescaleDB
4. 4QuestDB
5. 5Kdb+

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 VictoriaMetrics more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Kdb+ and VictoriaMetrics 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.

Kdb+ and VictoriaMetrics among time series databases worldwide, by month

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 VictoriaMetrics comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

VictoriaMetrics 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, VictoriaMetrics’ share of searches among time series databases worldwide moved from 3.9% to 5.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 9.9K.

How did search popularity change for time series databases worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

In September 2026, VictoriaMetrics gained share of searches among time series databases worldwide, from 5% to 5.7%.
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 VictoriaMetrics’ 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.