How popular isSplunk?
In September 2026, people searched for Splunk by name about 440 times in New Zealand, a 12% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 15.5% of all New Zealand application monitoring tool searches, placing Splunk third out of six tools. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about application monitoring tools, Splunk did not appear in any of the answers.
Splunk is the third most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
GrafanaShare of searches 36.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
DatadogShare of searches 26.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SplunkShare of searches 15.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
New RelicShare of searches 10.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
DynatraceShare of searches 9.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top application monitoring tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Splunk did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Grafana4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Datadog4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
New Relic4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Dynatrace3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sentry2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Splunk0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about application monitoring tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which application monitoring tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best application monitoring tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best application monitoring tool in New Zealand for system performance?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“application performance monitoring”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“application monitoring tools”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which application monitoring tools compete with Splunk?
Share of searches by month for Grafana, Datadog, Splunk, New Relic, Dynatrace, Sentry. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Grafana | Datadog | Splunk | New Relic | Dynatrace | Sentry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.7% | 24.8% | 16.5% | 16.8% | 8.3% | 3% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.1% | 23.4% | 19% | 15.6% | 7.2% | 2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.8% | 21.1% | 17.3% | 11.8% | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 35% | 24% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 7.5% | 3.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.6% | 27% | 18.4% | 12.4% | 8.2% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.3% | 23.6% | 17.6% | 13.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.6% | 22.2% | 19.4% | 10.4% | 8.6% | 2.9% |
| May 2026 | 34% | 29.8% | 15.9% | 8.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.7% | 25.9% | 16% | 11.6% | 7.5% | 2.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.9% | 26.2% | 16.9% | 10% | 8.3% | 2.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 37% | 26.4% | 15.8% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 2.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.3% | 26.1% | 15.5% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 2.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.3% | 1K | -1.9% | -0.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.1% | 740 | -1.3% | -0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.5% | 440 | -2.2% | -0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.2% | 290 | +3.6% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 9.9% | 280 | +21.7% | +1.8 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.1% | 60 | -25% | -0.7 points |
1.
Grafana36.3%
Held 1st. 1K estimated branded searches, -1.9% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
2.
Datadog26.1%
Held 2nd. 740 estimated branded searches, -1.3% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
3.
Splunk15.5%
Held 3rd. 440 estimated branded searches, -2.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
10.2%
Held 4th. 290 estimated branded searches, +3.6% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
9.9%
Held 5th. 280 estimated branded searches, +21.7% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
6.
Sentry2.1%
Held 6th. 60 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
Compare popularity between Splunk and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Splunk
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How has branded search demand for Splunk changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Splunk in New Zealand fell from 500 to 440.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Splunk’s share of searches among application monitoring tools in New Zealand decreased from 16.5% to 15.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Splunk’s share of searches among application monitoring tools in New Zealand peaked at 19.4% in April 2026 and was lowest at 15.5% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Splunk rose from 4th to 3rd among application monitoring tools in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand application monitoring tools in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Dynatrace gained share of searches among application monitoring tools in New Zealand, from 8.1% to 9.9%.

In September 2026, Grafana lost share of searches among application monitoring tools in New Zealand, from 37% to 36.3%.

In September 2026, Sentry lost share of searches among application monitoring tools in New Zealand, from 2.8% to 2.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for New Relic in New Zealand fell 43.1% over 12 measured months, from 510 to 290 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Splunk in New Zealand fell 12% over 12 measured months, from 500 to 440 in September 2026.
How are Splunk’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Splunk’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- splunk
- splunk apm
- splunk siem
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Where does Splunk compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application monitoring tools | 3rd of 6 | 15.5% | Shown above |
| Log aggregation brands | 2nd of 7 | 21.7% | Show ranking |

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