OPNsense vs Sucuri:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sucuri had more branded searches than OPNsense among firewall brands worldwide. Sucuri had about 211,000 branded searches, while OPNsense had 74,000. Sucuri made up 67% of all firewall brand searches we track, and OPNsense accounted for 23.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about firewall brands, OPNsense appeared in four of the five answers and Sucuri in one.
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Top firewall brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, OPNsense was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Sucuri was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which firewall should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best firewalls?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best firewall for a website?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“firewall software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best firewall”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is OPNsense or Sucuri more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for OPNsense and Sucuri by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four firewall brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Sucuri, OPNsense. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sucuri | OPNsense | Wordfence | MalCare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.1% | 33.3% | 11.6% | 2% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.5% | 37.4% | 10.9% | 2.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.9% | 30.5% | 8.8% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 59% | 30.8% | 8.7% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.4% | 32.9% | 11.7% | 2% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.7% | 37.5% | 10.9% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.8% | 32.6% | 11.6% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 59.5% | 28.8% | 10% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.1% | 31.8% | 11.1% | 1.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.8% | 29.1% | 10.4% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.3% | 33.4% | 9.7% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 67% | 23.5% | 8.1% | 1.4% |
How has the OPNsense and Sucuri comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sucuri was ahead of OPNsense in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OPNsense’s share of searches among firewall brands worldwide moved from 33.3% to 23.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sucuri’s share of searches among firewall brands worldwide moved from 53.1% to 67%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 118K to 211K.
How did search popularity change for firewall brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sucuri gained share of searches among firewall brands worldwide, from 55.3% to 67%.
In September 2026, OPNsense lost share of searches among firewall brands worldwide, from 33.4% to 23.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OPNsense’s and Sucuri’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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