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OWASP Dependency-Track vs Socket:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, OWASP Dependency-Track had more branded searches than Socket among dependency scanning tools worldwide. OWASP Dependency-Track had about 9,900 branded searches, while Socket had 2,900. OWASP Dependency-Track made up 6.8% 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, Socket appeared in two of the five answers and OWASP Dependency-Track in one. Socket was mentioned before OWASP Dependency-Track in two out of three answers that named either.

Among dependency scanning tools worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

OWASP Dependency-Track, about 3 searches for every 1 for Socket

OWASP Dependency-Track 9.9K searchesSocket 2.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Socket, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, OWASP Dependency-Track in 1

Socket in 2 of 5OWASP Dependency-Track in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Socket, named ahead of OWASP Dependency-Track in 2 of 3 answers

Socket first in 2OWASP Dependency-Track first in 1

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Top dependency scanning tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two 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-Track was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Socket was listed before OWASP Dependency-Track in two out of three answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Trivy1st
  2. Dependabot2nd
  3. Snyk3rd
  4. OWASP Dependency-Check4th
  5. Socket5th
  6. Sonatype6th
  7. Renovate7th
  8. Mend8th
  9. Black Duck9th
  10. OWASP Dependency-Track10th
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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

+1 more

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5 answers

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-Track or Socket more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for OWASP Dependency-Track 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.

OWASP Dependency-Track and Socket among dependency scanning tools worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for OWASP Dependency-Track, Socket. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSnykTrivyDependabotOWASP Dependency-TrackSonatypeRenovateOWASP Dependency-CheckSocketBlack DuckMendFOSSA
Oct 202543.6%19.5%13%5.8%7.1%3.2%4.8%1.2%1.1%0.72%<0.01%
Nov 202540.2%22%12%6.6%8%3.6%4.4%1.3%0.98%0.81%<0.01%
Dec 202539.8%21.8%14.5%6.5%6.5%3.5%4.3%1.2%1.1%0.8%<0.01%
Jan 202639.2%21.5%14.3%6.4%7.8%3.5%4.3%1.1%1%0.79%<0.01%
Feb 202644%19.7%13.2%5.9%7.2%3.9%3.2%1.2%0.95%0.73%<0.01%
Mar 202626.3%47.7%9.6%4.3%4.3%2.9%2.3%1.4%0.76%0.43%<0.01%
Apr 202635.6%29.2%13.1%5.8%5.8%3.2%3.2%2.4%0.94%0.77%<0.01%
May 202639%21.3%14.3%6.4%6.4%3.5%2.8%4.6%0.93%0.64%<0.01%
Jun 202639.8%21.8%14.6%6.5%6.5%3.6%3.6%2.1%0.95%0.58%<0.01%
Jul 202635.4%23.7%15.9%7.1%7.1%3.9%3.1%1.9%1.3%0.72%<0.01%
Aug 202633.8%27.6%15.1%5.5%6.8%3.7%2.5%3.3%0.98%0.68%<0.01%
Sep 202633.9%27.7%15.2%6.8%6.8%3.7%2.5%2%0.98%0.6%<0.01%

How has the OWASP Dependency-Track and Socket comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for dependency scanning tools worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, OWASP Dependency-Track overtook Sonatype to rank 4th among dependency scanning tools worldwide, with 6.8% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Socket lost share of searches among dependency scanning tools worldwide, from 3.3% to 2%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OWASP Dependency-Track’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-Track

1 branded search term

  • dependency track

Socket

2 branded search terms

  • socket security
  • socket.dev

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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