Linear vs YouTrack:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Linear had more branded searches than YouTrack among bug tracking brands worldwide. Linear had about 43,000 branded searches, while YouTrack had 33,100. Linear made up 0.22% 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, Linear appeared in all five answers and YouTrack in three. Linear was mentioned before YouTrack in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Linear, about 30% more searches than YouTrack
Who does AI mention more?
Linear, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Linear, 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, Linear 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. Linear 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 Linear or YouTrack more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Linear 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 Linear, 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 Linear and YouTrack comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: YouTrack took it in November 2025, Linear took it in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Linear’s share of searches among bug tracking brands worldwide moved from 0.25% to 0.22%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 34.2K to 43K.
- 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
Estimated monthly branded searches for Linear worldwide rose 25.6% over 12 measured months, from 34.2K to 43K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Linear’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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