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PostgreSQL vs SQLite:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, SQLite had more branded searches than PostgreSQL among database platforms worldwide. SQLite had about 201,000 branded searches, while PostgreSQL had 27,100. SQLite made up 6.6% of all database platform searches we track, and PostgreSQL accounted for 0.88%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about database platforms, PostgreSQL appeared in all five answers and SQLite in two. PostgreSQL was mentioned before SQLite in every answer.

Among database platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

SQLite, about 7 searches for every 1 for PostgreSQL

SQLite 201K searchesPostgreSQL 27.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

PostgreSQL, mentioned in every answer we collected

PostgreSQL in 5 of 5SQLite in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

PostgreSQL, named ahead of SQLite in every answer

PostgreSQL first in 5SQLite never first

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Top database platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PostgreSQL appeared in all five answers. SQLite was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. PostgreSQL was listed before SQLite in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. PostgreSQL1st
  2. MySQL2nd
  3. Microsoft SQL Server3rd
  4. Oracle4th
  5. MongoDB5th
  6. SQLite6th
  7. Redis7th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • PostgreSQL5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • MongoDB4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Microsoft SQL Server4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • MySQL4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Oracle3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • SQLite2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Redis1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Is PostgreSQL or SQLite more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for PostgreSQL and SQLite by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven database platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

PostgreSQL and SQLite among database platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for SQLite, PostgreSQL. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthOracleMongoDBRedisSQLiteMicrosoft SQL ServerMySQLPostgreSQL
Oct 202554.7%24.6%9.5%6%4%0.54%0.66%
Nov 202550.5%27.7%8.9%6.8%4.5%0.75%0.75%
Dec 202559.9%22%7.2%6.6%3%0.59%0.73%
Jan 202658.5%21.5%8.4%6.4%3.5%0.87%0.71%
Feb 202653.4%23.9%9.4%7.2%3.9%1.4%0.79%
Mar 202655.6%25%8.1%6.1%3.3%1%0.82%
Apr 202660.7%22.3%7.2%5.4%3%0.73%0.73%
May 202653.9%24.2%9.5%7.2%3.3%0.97%0.97%
Jun 202654.7%24.5%8%7.3%3.3%0.99%1.2%
Jul 202650.6%27.9%7.8%6.8%3.8%1.7%1.4%
Aug 202652.5%23.7%9.6%7.1%3.9%1.7%1.4%
Sep 202659.7%21.9%7.1%6.6%2.9%0.88%0.88%

How has the PostgreSQL and SQLite comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • SQLite was ahead of PostgreSQL in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PostgreSQL’s share of searches among database platforms worldwide moved from 0.66% to 0.88%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 27.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SQLite’s share of searches among database platforms worldwide moved from 6% to 6.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.

How did search popularity change for database platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, SQLite lost share of searches among database platforms worldwide, from 7.1% to 6.6%.

  2. In September 2026, PostgreSQL lost share of searches among database platforms worldwide, from 1.4% to 0.88%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PostgreSQL’s and SQLite’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.

PostgreSQL

1 branded search term

  • postgresql database

SQLite

1 branded search term

  • sqlite

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