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Pingdom vs UptimeRobot:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, UptimeRobot had more branded searches than Pingdom among uptime monitoring tools in New Zealand. UptimeRobot had about 220 branded searches, while Pingdom had 130. UptimeRobot made up 36.1% of all uptime monitoring tool searches we track, and Pingdom accounted for 21.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about uptime monitoring tools, UptimeRobot appeared in all five answers and Pingdom in two. UptimeRobot was mentioned before Pingdom in four out of five answers.

Among uptime monitoring tools in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

UptimeRobot, about 69% more searches than Pingdom

UptimeRobot 220 searchesPingdom 130 searches

Who does AI mention more?

UptimeRobot, mentioned in every answer we collected

UptimeRobot in 5 of 5Pingdom in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

UptimeRobot, named ahead of Pingdom in 4 of 5 answers

UptimeRobot first in 4Pingdom first in 1

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Top uptime monitoring tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, UptimeRobot appeared in all five answers. Pingdom was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. UptimeRobot was listed before Pingdom in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. UptimeRobot1st
  2. Better Stack2nd
  3. Uptime.com3rd
  4. Pingdom4th
  5. StatusCake5th
  6. Atlassian Statuspage–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • UptimeRobot5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Better Stack4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Pingdom2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • StatusCake2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Uptime.com2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Atlassian Statuspage0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Pingdom or UptimeRobot more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Pingdom and UptimeRobot by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six uptime monitoring tools we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Pingdom and UptimeRobot among uptime monitoring tools in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthUptimeRobotBetter StackPingdomAtlassian StatuspageStatusCakeUptime.com
Oct 202521.7%15.9%24.6%29%7.2%1.4%
Nov 202524.2%16.1%24.2%22.6%11.3%1.6%
Dec 202527.5%17.6%31.4%17.6%5.9%0%
Jan 202625%21.4%25%19.6%7.1%1.8%
Feb 202634.4%19.7%24.6%18%3.3%0%
Mar 202629.3%25.3%22.7%16%5.3%1.3%
Apr 202641.9%17.7%21%12.9%6.5%0%
May 202637%20.5%17.8%21.9%2.7%0%
Jun 202632.8%22.4%17.9%19.4%6%1.5%
Jul 202629.3%25.9%20.7%17.2%6.9%0%
Aug 202629.3%22.4%20.7%22.4%5.2%0%
Sep 202636.1%21.3%21.3%14.8%4.9%1.6%

How has the Pingdom and UptimeRobot comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: UptimeRobot took it in February 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pingdom’s share of searches among uptime monitoring tools in New Zealand moved from 24.6% to 21.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 130.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, UptimeRobot’s share of searches among uptime monitoring tools in New Zealand moved from 21.7% to 36.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 150 to 220.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand uptime monitoring tools in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Pingdom overtook Atlassian Statuspage to rank 3rd among uptime monitoring tools in New Zealand, with 21.3% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, UptimeRobot gained share of searches among uptime monitoring tools in New Zealand, from 29.3% to 36.1%.

How are branded searches counted?

6 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pingdom’s and UptimeRobot’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.

Pingdom

4 branded search terms

  • pingdom
  • pingdom speedtest
  • pingdom status page
  • pingdom uptime monitor

UptimeRobot

2 branded search terms

  • uptimerobot
  • uptimerobot status page

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