Microsoft Defender for Cloud vs Wiz:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Wiz had more branded searches than Microsoft Defender for Cloud among cloud security posture platforms worldwide. Wiz had about 3,600 branded searches, while Microsoft Defender for Cloud had 2,900. Wiz made up 14.1% of all cloud security posture platform searches we track, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud accounted for 11.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cloud security posture platforms, Wiz appeared in all five answers and Microsoft Defender for Cloud in four. Wiz was mentioned before Microsoft Defender for Cloud in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Wiz, about 24% more searches than Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Who does AI mention more?
Wiz, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Wiz, named ahead of Microsoft Defender for Cloud in 4 of 5 answers
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Top cloud security posture platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Wiz appeared in all five answers. Microsoft Defender for Cloud was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Wiz was listed before Microsoft Defender for Cloud in four out of five answers.
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.
Prisma Cloud5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Wiz5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Defender for Cloud4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Orca Security3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lacework0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Aqua Security0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cloud security posture platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cloud security posture platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cloud security posture platform for cloud risk?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cloud security tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cloud compliance platform”
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 20, 2026.
Is Microsoft Defender for Cloud or Wiz more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Wiz by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six cloud security posture platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Wiz, Microsoft Defender for Cloud. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Orca Security | Lacework | Prisma Cloud | Aqua Security | Wiz | Microsoft Defender for Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 21.1% | 17.2% | 21.1% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 17.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 19.7% | 19.7% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 8.7% | 16.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 21.8% | 17.8% | 21.8% | 14.5% | 9.6% | 14.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.3% | 19% | 19% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 15.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 20.6% | 16.9% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 16.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 18.8% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 28% | 10.2% | 12.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.2% | 16.1% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 10.7% | 13.1% |
| May 2026 | 22.9% | 15.3% | 18.8% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 15.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.6% | 15.7% | 19.3% | 15.7% | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 24.9% | 16.6% | 20.4% | 13.6% | 10.9% | 13.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.9% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 14.1% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.9% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
How has the Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Wiz comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Wiz took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Defender for Cloud’s share of searches among cloud security posture platforms worldwide moved from 17.2% to 11.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wiz’s share of searches among cloud security posture platforms worldwide moved from 9.4% to 14.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for cloud security posture platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Wiz overtook Microsoft Defender for Cloud to rank 5th among cloud security posture platforms worldwide, with 14.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, Microsoft Defender for Cloud lost share of searches among cloud security posture platforms worldwide, from 14.1% to 11.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Microsoft Defender for Cloud’s and Wiz’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.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
1 branded search term
- microsoft defender for cloud
Wiz
1 branded search term
- wiz security
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