Namecheap vs Sectigo:Which is more popular?

Name: Namecheap vs Sectigo: Which is searched more?
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In September 2026, Sectigo had more branded searches than Namecheap among SSL certificate providers worldwide. Sectigo had about 27,100 branded searches, while Namecheap had 110. Sectigo made up 0.59% of all SSL certificate provider searches we track, and Namecheap accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about SSL certificate providers, Sectigo appeared in three of the five answers and Namecheap in none.

Among SSL certificate providers worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Sectigo, about 246 searches for every 1 for Namecheap

Sectigo 27.1K searchesNamecheap 110 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Sectigo, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Namecheap in 0

Sectigo in 3 of 5Namecheap in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Sectigo, the only one of the two named

Sectigo first in 3Namecheap never named

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Top SSL certificate providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sectigo was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Namecheap 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.

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
Let's Encrypt	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
Cloudflare	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
DigiCert	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Sectigo	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
GlobalSign	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	1 of 5
Comodo	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5
Namecheap	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5

Let's Encrypt5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cloudflare3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DigiCert3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sectigo3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
GlobalSign1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Comodo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Namecheap0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which SSL certificate provider should I use?”
1. 1Let's Encrypt
2. 2DigiCert
3. 3Cloudflare
4. 4Sectigo
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best SSL certificate providers?”
1. 1Let's Encrypt
2. 2DigiCert
3. 3Sectigo
4. 4Cloudflare
5. 5GlobalSign
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best SSL certificate provider for website security?”
1. 1Let's Encrypt
2. 2DigiCert
3. 3Sectigo
4. 4Cloudflare
Searched Google, AI Overview
“website ssl certificate”
1. 1Let's Encrypt
Searched Google, AI Overview
“domain validation certificate”
1. 1Let's Encrypt

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 Namecheap or Sectigo more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Namecheap and Sectigo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven SSL certificate providers we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Namecheap and Sectigo among SSL certificate providers worldwide, by month

Month	Cloudflare	Comodo	Let's Encrypt	DigiCert	Sectigo	GlobalSign	Namecheap
Oct 2025	78%	15.8%	3.1%	1.7%	0.94%	0.52%	<0.01%
Nov 2025	93.5%	4.6%	0.91%	0.51%	0.28%	0.12%	<0.01%
Dec 2025	88.4%	8%	1.9%	0.88%	0.48%	0.26%	<0.01%
Jan 2026	80.9%	13.4%	3.1%	1.5%	0.8%	0.36%	<0.01%
Feb 2026	83.2%	11.3%	2.8%	1.5%	0.82%	0.37%	<0.01%
Mar 2026	85.9%	9.5%	2.2%	1.3%	0.69%	0.38%	<0.01%
Apr 2026	86%	9.5%	2.2%	1.3%	0.7%	0.31%	<0.01%
May 2026	86%	9.5%	2.2%	1.3%	0.7%	0.31%	<0.01%
Jun 2026	85.7%	9.5%	2.6%	1%	0.69%	0.46%	<0.01%
Jul 2026	86.5%	9.6%	1.9%	1%	0.7%	0.31%	<0.01%
Aug 2026	89%	8%	1.4%	0.88%	0.48%	0.26%	<0.01%
Sep 2026	88.7%	8%	1.4%	1.1%	0.59%	0.26%	<0.01%

How has the Namecheap and Sectigo comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Sectigo was ahead of Namecheap in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Namecheap’s share of searches among SSL certificate providers worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 110.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sectigo’s share of searches among SSL certificate providers worldwide moved from 0.94% to 0.59%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 27.1K.

How did search popularity change for SSL certificate providers worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for Namecheap worldwide fell 21.4% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 110 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Namecheap’s and Sectigo’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.