Airbrake vs Bugsnag:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Airbrake had more branded searches than Bugsnag among application error tracking platforms in New Zealand. Airbrake had about 40 branded searches, while Bugsnag had 30. Airbrake made up 0.37% of all application error tracking platform searches we track, and Bugsnag accounted for 0.28%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about application error tracking platforms, Bugsnag appeared in three of the four answers and Airbrake in none.
Who do people search for more?
Airbrake, about 33% more searches than Bugsnag
Who does AI mention more?
Bugsnag, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Airbrake in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Bugsnag, the only one of the two named
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Top application error tracking platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Bugsnag was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Airbrake did not appear in any of the four 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.
Datadog4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Sentry4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Bugsnag3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Raygun2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Rollbar2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Airbrake0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which application error tracking platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best application error tracking platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best application error tracking platform in New Zealand for software teams?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“application monitoring tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“application error tracking platforms”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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.
Is Airbrake or Bugsnag more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Airbrake and Bugsnag by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six application error tracking platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Airbrake, Bugsnag. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Raygun | Datadog | Rollbar | Airbrake | Sentry | Bugsnag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.3% | 36.2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 3% | 3.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 57% | 31.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.1% | 30.6% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.2% | 33.1% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.6% | 37.9% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.5% | 37.1% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 61.9% | 28.1% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 54.6% | 37% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.6% | 37.9% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.3% | 36.9% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 71.4% | 21.4% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 91.7% | 6.7% | 0.65% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.28% |
How has the Airbrake and Bugsnag comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Airbrake took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Airbrake’s share of searches among application error tracking platforms in New Zealand moved from 2.5% to 0.37%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 40.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bugsnag’s share of searches among application error tracking platforms in New Zealand moved from 3.5% to 0.28%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 30.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand application error tracking platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Bugsnag lost share of searches among application error tracking platforms in New Zealand, from 1.2% to 0.28%.
In September 2026, Airbrake lost share of searches among application error tracking platforms in New Zealand, from 1.2% to 0.37%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Airbrake’s and Bugsnag’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.
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