How popular isGreenbone / OpenVAS?
In September 2026, people searched for Greenbone / OpenVAS by name about 10 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 3% of all New Zealand vulnerability scanner brand searches, placing Greenbone / OpenVAS fifth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vulnerability scanner brands, Greenbone / OpenVAS appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the five.
Greenbone / OpenVAS is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
ZAPShare of searches 33.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
QualysShare of searches 27.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Rapid7Share of searches 27.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
TenableShare of searches 9.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- Greenbone / OpenVASShare of searches 3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top vulnerability scanner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Greenbone / OpenVAS was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Greenbone / OpenVAS is the fourth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Tenable1st
Qualys2nd
Rapid73rd- Greenbone / OpenVAS4th
ZAP5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Tenable5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Qualys4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rapid73 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Greenbone / OpenVAS3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ZAP2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about vulnerability scanner brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which vulnerability scanner brand should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best vulnerability scanner brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best vulnerability scanner brand in New Zealand for a small security team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best vulnerability scanner”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“security scanner software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which vulnerability scanner brands compete with Greenbone / OpenVAS?
Share of searches by month for ZAP, Qualys, Rapid7, Tenable, Greenbone / OpenVAS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ZAP | Qualys | Rapid7 | Tenable | Greenbone / OpenVAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.2% | 26.2% | 40.5% | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.6% | 30.6% | 30.6% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 20% | 36% | 36% | 8% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 31% | 31% | 24.1% | 10.3% | 3.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 21.2% | 33.3% | 33.3% | 9.1% | 3% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.1% | 31.1% | 31.1% | 6.7% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 21.9% | 28.1% | 34.4% | 12.5% | 3.1% |
| May 2026 | 26.5% | 26.5% | 32.4% | 11.8% | 2.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.6% | 32.6% | 25.6% | 14% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.4% | 26.5% | 20.6% | 17.6% | 2.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.3% | 27.3% | 27.3% | 9.1% | 3% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.3% | 27.3% | 27.3% | 9.1% | 3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 33.3% | 110 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.3% | 90 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 27.3% | 90 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.1% | 30 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
ZAP33.3%
Held 1st. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
Qualys27.3%
Held 2nd. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Rapid727.3%
Held 3rd. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Tenable9.1%
Held 4th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Held 5th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Greenbone / OpenVAS and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Greenbone / OpenVAS changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Greenbone / OpenVAS in New Zealand held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Greenbone / OpenVAS’s share of searches among vulnerability scanner brands in New Zealand increased from 2.4% to 3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Greenbone / OpenVAS’s share of searches among vulnerability scanner brands in New Zealand peaked at 3.4% in January 2026 and was lowest at 0% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand vulnerability scanner brands in September 2026?
3 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Tenable in New Zealand rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 30 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Rapid7 in New Zealand fell 47.1% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 90 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Qualys in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 90 in September 2026.
How are Greenbone / OpenVAS’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Greenbone / OpenVAS’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- greenbone openvas
Who owns Greenbone / OpenVAS?
Greenbone / OpenVAS is owned by Greenbone. Brandwave also tracks Greenbone, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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