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title: "Vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare services and tools used to find and manage vulnerabilities in business systems. Share of Search among Greenbone, Qualys, Rapid7, Tenable, Wiz, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management and Detectify, the vulnerability management platforms Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. 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."
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# Vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand: Which are searched most?

Compare services and tools used to find and manage vulnerabilities in business systems. Share of Search among Greenbone, Qualys, Rapid7, Tenable, Wiz, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management and Detectify, the vulnerability management platforms Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. 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.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Vulnerability management platforms
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 7
- **Month measured**: Sep 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Greenbone, 34.1%

## Which brand is most popular in search among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand?

- In September 2026, Greenbone was the most searched among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand, with an estimated 140 branded searches, 34.1% of all searches for the seven we track.
- Qualys is in 2nd place, 12.2 percentage points behind at 22%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Greenbone’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand increased from 32.7% to 34.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qualys’ share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand increased from 21.2% to 22%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rapid7’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand decreased from 32.7% to 22%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tenable’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand increased from 3.8% to 7.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wiz’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand increased from 3.8% to 7.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand increased from 3.8% to 4.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Detectify’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand increased from 1.9% to 2.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Greenbone’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand peaked at 53.1% in December 2025 and was lowest at 23.9% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qualys’ share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand peaked at 30.4% in June 2026 and was lowest at 18.4% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rapid7’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand peaked at 32.7% in October 2025 and was lowest at 15.6% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tenable’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand peaked at 15.8% in July 2026 and was lowest at 3.8% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wiz’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand peaked at 7.3% in September 2026 and was lowest at 2% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand peaked at 5.3% in July 2026 and was lowest at 1.6% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Detectify’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand peaked at 5.3% in July 2026 and was lowest at 1.9% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qualys rose from 3rd to 2nd among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rapid7 fell from 2nd to 3rd among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tenable rose from 5th to 4th among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wiz rose from 6th to 5th among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management fell from 4th to 6th among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand.

## Top vulnerability management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Qualys, Rapid7 and Tenable appeared every time. Tenable was recommended most often, coming first in every answer. Qualys was second, and Rapid7 was third. Detectify, which ranked seventh in searches, was not mentioned at all.

Brands get a higher AI rank if they are mentioned earlier in the answers that list options.

| Brand | AI rank | ChatGPT answers that named it | Google AI Overviews that named it | All answers that named it |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tenable | 1st | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 5 |
| Qualys | 2nd | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 5 |
| Rapid7 | 3rd | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 5 |
| Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management | 4th | 3 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| Wiz | 5th | 2 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| Greenbone | 6th | 2 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| Detectify | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |

## Every AI answer about vulnerability management platforms

- Asked ChatGPT "Which vulnerability management platform should I use in New Zealand?": 1. Tenable, 2. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, 3. Qualys, 4. Rapid7, 5. Wiz
- Asked ChatGPT "What are the best vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand?": 1. Tenable, 2. Qualys, 3. Rapid7, 4. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, 5. Wiz, 6. Greenbone
- Asked ChatGPT "What's the best vulnerability management platform in New Zealand for a small security team?": 1. Tenable, 2. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, 3. Rapid7, 4. Qualys, 5. Greenbone
- Searched Google, AI Overview "vulnerability management platforms": 1. Tenable, 2. Qualys, 3. Rapid7, 4. Wiz
- Searched Google, AI Overview "vulnerability scanner software": 1. Tenable, 2. Rapid7, 3. Qualys

Not named in any answer: Detectify.

Brands are listed in the order each answer named them. The answers were collected in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Greenbone vs Qualys: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/greenbone-vs-qualys): 34.1% against 22% Share of Search.
- [Greenbone vs Rapid7: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/greenbone-vs-rapid7): 34.1% against 22% Share of Search.
- [Greenbone vs Tenable: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/greenbone-vs-tenable): 34.1% against 7.3% Share of Search.
- [Greenbone vs Wiz: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/greenbone-vs-wiz-security): 34.1% against 7.3% Share of Search.
- [Qualys vs Rapid7: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/qualys-vs-rapid7): 22% Share of Search each.
- [Qualys vs Tenable: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/qualys-vs-tenable): 22% against 7.3% Share of Search.
- [Qualys vs Wiz: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/qualys-vs-wiz-security): 22% against 7.3% Share of Search.
- [Rapid7 vs Tenable: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/rapid7-vs-tenable): 22% against 7.3% Share of Search.
- [Rapid7 vs Wiz: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/rapid7-vs-wiz-security): 22% against 7.3% Share of Search.
- [Tenable vs Wiz: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/tenable-vs-wiz-security): 7.3% Share of Search each.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand vulnerability management platforms in September 2026?

- In September 2026, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management overtook Detectify to rank 6th among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand, with 4.9% of the searches.
- In September 2026, Greenbone gained share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand, from 30.6% to 34.1%.
- In September 2026, Wiz gained share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand, from 5.6% to 7.3%.
- In September 2026, Qualys lost share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand, from 25% to 22%.
- In September 2026, Rapid7 lost share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand, from 25% to 22%.
- In September 2026, Tenable lost share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand, from 8.3% to 7.3%.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Greenbone | 34.1% | 140 | +27.3% | Greenbone |
| 2 | Qualys | 22% | 90 | 0.0% | Qualys |
| 3 | Rapid7 | 22% | 90 | 0.0% | Rapid7 |
| 4 | Tenable | 7.3% | 30 | 0.0% | Tenable |
| 5 | Wiz | 7.3% | 30 | +50.0% | Wiz |
| 6 | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management | 4.9% | 20 | +100.0% | Microsoft |
| 7 | Detectify | 2.4% | 10 | 0.0% | Detectify |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Greenbone | 170 | 32.7% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Rapid7 | 170 | 32.7% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Qualys | 110 | 21.2% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management | 20 | 3.8% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Tenable | 20 | 3.8% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | Wiz | 20 | 3.8% | 6 |
| Oct 2025 | Detectify | 10 | 1.9% | 7 |
| Nov 2025 | Greenbone | 170 | 37% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Qualys | 110 | 23.9% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Rapid7 | 110 | 23.9% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Detectify | 20 | 4.3% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Tenable | 20 | 4.3% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Wiz | 20 | 4.3% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management | 10 | 2.2% | 7 |
| Dec 2025 | Greenbone | 260 | 53.1% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Qualys | 90 | 18.4% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Rapid7 | 90 | 18.4% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Tenable | 20 | 4.1% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Detectify | 10 | 2% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management | 10 | 2% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | Wiz | 10 | 2% | 7 |
| Jan 2026 | Greenbone | 210 | 46.7% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Qualys | 90 | 20% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Rapid7 | 70 | 15.6% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Tenable | 30 | 6.7% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Detectify | 20 | 4.4% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Wiz | 20 | 4.4% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management | 10 | 2.2% | 7 |
| Feb 2026 | Greenbone | 260 | 46.4% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Qualys | 110 | 19.6% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Rapid7 | 110 | 19.6% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Tenable | 30 | 5.4% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Detectify | 20 | 3.6% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Wiz | 20 | 3.6% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management | 10 | 1.8% | 7 |
| Mar 2026 | Greenbone | 260 | 41.9% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Qualys | 140 | 22.6% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Rapid7 | 140 | 22.6% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Tenable | 30 | 4.8% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Detectify | 20 | 3.2% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Wiz | 20 | 3.2% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management | 10 | 1.6% | 7 |
| Apr 2026 | Greenbone | 170 | 37.8% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Rapid7 | 110 | 24.4% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Qualys | 90 | 20% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Tenable | 40 | 8.9% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Wiz | 20 | 4.4% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Detectify | 10 | 2.2% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management | 10 | 2.2% | 7 |
| May 2026 | Greenbone | 140 | 32.6% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Rapid7 | 110 | 25.6% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Qualys | 90 | 20.9% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Tenable | 40 | 9.3% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management | 20 | 4.7% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Wiz | 20 | 4.7% | 6 |
| May 2026 | Detectify | 10 | 2.3% | 7 |
| Jun 2026 | Qualys | 140 | 30.4% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Greenbone | 110 | 23.9% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Rapid7 | 110 | 23.9% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Tenable | 60 | 13% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management | 20 | 4.3% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Detectify | 10 | 2.2% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | Wiz | 10 | 2.2% | 7 |
| Jul 2026 | Greenbone | 110 | 28.9% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Qualys | 90 | 23.7% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Rapid7 | 70 | 18.4% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Tenable | 60 | 15.8% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Detectify | 20 | 5.3% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management | 20 | 5.3% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | Wiz | 10 | 2.6% | 7 |
| Aug 2026 | Greenbone | 110 | 30.6% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Qualys | 90 | 25% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Rapid7 | 90 | 25% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Tenable | 30 | 8.3% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Wiz | 20 | 5.6% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Detectify | 10 | 2.8% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management | 10 | 2.8% | 7 |
| Sep 2026 | Greenbone | 140 | 34.1% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | Qualys | 90 | 22% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | Rapid7 | 90 | 22% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | Tenable | 30 | 7.3% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Wiz | 30 | 7.3% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management | 20 | 4.9% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | Detectify | 10 | 2.4% | 7 |

## What is being compared

- **Detectify**: Measured on the search term “detectify”.
- **Greenbone**: Measured on the search term “greenbone”.
- **Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management**: Measured on the search term “microsoft defender vulnerability management”.
- **Qualys**: Measured on the search term “qualys”.
- **Rapid7**: Measured on the search term “rapid7”.
- **Tenable**: Measured on the search terms “tenable scanner” and “tenable vulnerability management”, summed into one figure.
- **Wiz**: Measured on the search term “wiz security”.

- [Detectify](/demand/nz/brands/detectify)
- [Greenbone](/demand/nz/brands/greenbone)
- [Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management](/demand/nz/brands/microsoft-defender-vulnerability-management)
- [Qualys](/demand/nz/brands/qualys)
- [Rapid7](/demand/nz/brands/rapid7)
- [Tenable](/demand/nz/brands/tenable)
- [Wiz](/demand/nz/brands/wiz-security)

## Methodology

- [How is the Brand Demand Index measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand?

In September 2026, Greenbone was the most searched among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand, with an estimated 140 branded searches, 34.1% of all searches for the seven we track.

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