OWASP Dependency-Check vs Socket:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, OWASP Dependency-Check had more branded searches than Socket among dependency scanning tools worldwide. OWASP Dependency-Check had about 3,600 branded searches, while Socket had 2,900. OWASP Dependency-Check made up 2.5% of all dependency scanning tool searches we track, and Socket accounted for 2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dependency scanning tools, OWASP Dependency-Check appeared in three of the five answers and Socket in two. OWASP Dependency-Check and Socket were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
OWASP Dependency-Check, about 24% more searches than Socket
Who does AI mention more?
OWASP Dependency-Check, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Socket in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top dependency scanning tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, OWASP Dependency-Check was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Socket was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. OWASP Dependency-Check and Socket were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Trivy1st
Dependabot2nd
Snyk3rd- OWASP Dependency-Check4th
Socket5th
Sonatype6th
Renovate7th- Mend8th
Black Duck9th
OWASP Dependency-Track10th- +1 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Trivy4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Dependabot4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Snyk3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- OWASP Dependency-Check3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Sonatype2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Renovate2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Socket2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Black Duck2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Mend2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- OWASP Dependency-Track1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about dependency scanning tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dependency scanning tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dependency scanning tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best dependency scanning tool for a software team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dependency scanning tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“open source dependency scanner”
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 OWASP Dependency-Check or Socket more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for OWASP Dependency-Check and Socket by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 dependency scanning tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for OWASP Dependency-Check, Socket. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Snyk | Trivy | Dependabot | OWASP Dependency-Track | Sonatype | Renovate | OWASP Dependency-Check | Socket | Black Duck | Mend | FOSSA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.6% | 19.5% | 13% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.72% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.2% | 22% | 12% | 6.6% | 8% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 0.98% | 0.81% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 39.8% | 21.8% | 14.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.2% | 21.5% | 14.3% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 1% | 0.79% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 44% | 19.7% | 13.2% | 5.9% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.95% | 0.73% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.3% | 47.7% | 9.6% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.76% | 0.43% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.6% | 29.2% | 13.1% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 0.94% | 0.77% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 39% | 21.3% | 14.3% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 4.6% | 0.93% | 0.64% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.8% | 21.8% | 14.6% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 0.95% | 0.58% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.4% | 23.7% | 15.9% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.72% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.8% | 27.6% | 15.1% | 5.5% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.98% | 0.68% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.9% | 27.7% | 15.2% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.98% | 0.6% | <0.01% |
How has the OWASP Dependency-Check and Socket comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Socket took it in May 2026, OWASP Dependency-Check took it in June 2026, Socket took it in August 2026, OWASP Dependency-Check took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OWASP Dependency-Check’s share of searches among dependency scanning tools worldwide moved from 4.8% to 2.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Socket’s share of searches among dependency scanning tools worldwide moved from 1.2% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for dependency scanning tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Socket lost share of searches among dependency scanning tools worldwide, from 3.3% to 2%.
In September 2026, OWASP Dependency-Check rose from 8th to 7th among dependency scanning tools worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OWASP Dependency-Check’s and Socket’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.
OWASP Dependency-Check
1 branded search term
- owasp dependency check
Socket
2 branded search terms
- socket security
- socket.dev
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