Kount vs Sardine:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sardine had more branded searches than Kount among fraud detection platforms worldwide. Sardine had about 3,290 branded searches, while Kount had 2,900. Sardine made up 5.2% of all fraud detection platform searches we track, and Kount accounted for 4.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fraud detection platforms, Sardine appeared in two of the five answers and Kount in none.
Who do people search for more?
Sardine, about 13% more searches than Kount
Who does AI mention more?
Sardine, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Kount in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Sardine, the only one of the two named
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Top fraud detection platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sardine was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Kount did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Feedzai1st
Stripe Radar2nd
Featurespace3rd
Sift4th
Forter5th
BioCatch6th
NICE Actimize7th
Riskified8th- +2 more
- Sardine11th
Kount–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Feedzai5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Riskified3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Stripe Radar3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Featurespace3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Sift3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SEON3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- NICE Actimize2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Forter2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Sardine2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Kount0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about fraud detection platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which fraud detection platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best fraud detection platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best fraud detection platform for payment fraud?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fraud detection platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best fraud detection software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Kount or Sardine more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kount and Sardine by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 fraud detection platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Sardine, Kount. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Feedzai | NICE Actimize | Forter | Riskified | BioCatch | Signifyd | Stripe Radar | Sardine | Featurespace | Kount | Sift | SEON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 21.4% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 0.38% |
| Nov 2025 | 15.6% | 19.1% | 15.6% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 0.61% |
| Dec 2025 | 17.2% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 14.1% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.56% |
| Jan 2026 | 15.1% | 18.5% | 18.5% | 12.4% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 16.8% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.54% |
| Mar 2026 | 17.3% | 17.3% | 14.2% | 11.6% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 0.69% |
| Apr 2026 | 15.7% | 19.2% | 15.7% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.62% |
| May 2026 | 16% | 19.6% | 16% | 10.7% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.52% |
| Jun 2026 | 14.8% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 14.8% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.58% |
| Jul 2026 | 15.6% | 12.8% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.93% | 0.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 28.7% | 10.5% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.76% | 0.41% |
| Sep 2026 | 15.5% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.93% | 0.75% |
How has the Kount and Sardine comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Sardine took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kount’s share of searches among fraud detection platforms worldwide moved from 5.2% to 4.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sardine’s share of searches among fraud detection platforms worldwide moved from 3.2% to 5.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2K to 3.3K.
How did search popularity change for fraud detection platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sardine gained share of searches among fraud detection platforms worldwide, from 4.3% to 5.2%.
In September 2026, Kount gained share of searches among fraud detection platforms worldwide, from 3.7% to 4.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kount’s and Sardine’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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