Flagsmith vs LaunchDarkly:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, LaunchDarkly had more branded searches than Flagsmith among feature flag tools in New Zealand. LaunchDarkly had about 290 branded searches, while Flagsmith had 20. LaunchDarkly made up 59.2% of all feature flag tool searches we track, and Flagsmith accounted for 4.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about feature flag tools, LaunchDarkly appeared in all five answers and Flagsmith in four. LaunchDarkly was mentioned before Flagsmith in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
LaunchDarkly, about 15 searches for every 1 for Flagsmith
Who does AI mention more?
LaunchDarkly, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
LaunchDarkly, named ahead of Flagsmith in every answer
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Top feature flag tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, LaunchDarkly appeared in all five answers. Flagsmith was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. LaunchDarkly was listed before Flagsmith in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- LaunchDarkly1st
Unleash2nd
GrowthBook3rd
Flagsmith4th
Statsig5th
ConfigCat6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- LaunchDarkly5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Flagsmith4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Unleash4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- GrowthBook3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Statsig2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- ConfigCat1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about feature flag tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which feature flag tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best feature flag tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best feature flag tool in New Zealand for a product team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“feature flag software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“feature management platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Flagsmith or LaunchDarkly more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Flagsmith and LaunchDarkly by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six feature flag tools we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for LaunchDarkly, Flagsmith. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | LaunchDarkly | GrowthBook | Statsig | ConfigCat | Flagsmith | Unleash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.5% | 8.1% | 17.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.4% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 4.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.4% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 54% | 18% | 12% | 6% | 6% | 4% |
| Feb 2026 | 54% | 14% | 16% | 6% | 6% | 4% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.2% | 11.3% | 17.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.9% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 58.3% | 15% | 11.7% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.9% | 15.8% | 14% | 7% | 8.8% | 3.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.4% | 18% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.6% | 15.3% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.2% | 14.3% | 10.2% | 8.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
How has the Flagsmith and LaunchDarkly comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- LaunchDarkly was ahead of Flagsmith in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Flagsmith’s share of searches among feature flag tools in New Zealand moved from 3.2% to 4.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 20.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LaunchDarkly’s share of searches among feature flag tools in New Zealand moved from 64.5% to 59.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 400 to 290.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand feature flag tools in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, LaunchDarkly gained share of searches among feature flag tools in New Zealand, from 57.6% to 59.2%.
In September 2026, Flagsmith lost share of searches among feature flag tools in New Zealand, from 6.8% to 4.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Flagsmith’s and LaunchDarkly’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.
Flagsmith
2 branded search terms
- flagsmith
- flagsmith feature flags
LaunchDarkly
2 branded search terms
- launchdarkly
- launchdarkly feature flags
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