Semgrep vs SonarQube:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, SonarQube had more branded searches than Semgrep among static analysis platforms worldwide. SonarQube was estimated to have 110K branded searches compared to Semgrep’s 27.1K, and held a 57.5% Share of Search versus Semgrep’s 14.2%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Semgrep or SonarQube?
Compare the tools used to analyse source code for defects. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for SonarQube, Semgrep. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | SonarQube | Snyk | Semgrep | Codacy | Code Climate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63% | 23.1% | 10.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.6% | 22.9% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.1% | 23.1% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 0.89% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.5% | 22.6% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.6% | 26.3% | 11.8% | 2.3% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.9% | 22.7% | 12.4% | 2% | 0.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.2% | 25.6% | 14% | 2.3% | 0.81% |
| May 2026 | 57.5% | 25.8% | 14.1% | 1.9% | 0.68% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.5% | 25.8% | 14.1% | 1.9% | 0.68% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.5% | 25% | 16.7% | 2.2% | 0.66% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.5% | 25.9% | 14.2% | 1.9% | 0.52% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Semgrep and SonarQube comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SonarQube was ahead of Semgrep in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Semgrep’s estimated Share of Search among static analysis platforms worldwide moved from 10.3% to 14.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 27.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SonarQube’s estimated Share of Search among static analysis platforms worldwide moved from 63% to 57.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 110K.
How did search popularity change for static analysis platforms worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, SonarQube gained estimated Share of Search among static analysis platforms worldwide, from 55.5% to 57.5%.
In August 2026, Semgrep lost estimated Share of Search among static analysis platforms worldwide, from 16.7% to 14.2%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Semgrep’s and SonarQube’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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