Detectify vs Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management had more branded searches than Detectify among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management had about 20 branded searches, while Detectify had 10. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management made up 4.9% of all vulnerability management platform searches we track, and Detectify accounted for 2.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vulnerability management platforms, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management appeared in three of the five answers and Detectify in none.
Who do people search for more?
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, about 2 searches for every 1 for Detectify
Who does AI mention more?
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Detectify in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, the only one of the two named
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Top vulnerability management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Detectify 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.
Qualys5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Rapid75 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tenable5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wiz3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Greenbone2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Detectify0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which vulnerability management platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best vulnerability management platform in New Zealand for a small security team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vulnerability management platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vulnerability scanner software”
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 Detectify or Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Detectify and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven vulnerability management platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, Detectify. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Greenbone | Qualys | Rapid7 | Tenable | Wiz | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management | Detectify |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.7% | 21.2% | 32.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 37% | 23.9% | 23.9% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.1% | 18.4% | 18.4% | 4.1% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.7% | 20% | 15.6% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.4% | 19.6% | 19.6% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 3.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.9% | 22.6% | 22.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.8% | 20% | 24.4% | 8.9% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| May 2026 | 32.6% | 20.9% | 25.6% | 9.3% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.9% | 30.4% | 23.9% | 13% | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.9% | 23.7% | 18.4% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.6% | 25% | 25% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.1% | 22% | 22% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 2.4% |
How has the Detectify and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Detectify took it in November 2025, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management took it in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Detectify’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand moved from 1.9% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand moved from 3.8% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand vulnerability management platforms in September 2026?
1 change
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.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Detectify’s and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management’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.
Detectify
1 branded search term
- detectify
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
1 branded search term
- microsoft defender vulnerability management
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