Greenbone vs Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Greenbone had more branded searches than Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand. Greenbone had about 140 branded searches, while Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management had 20. Greenbone made up 34.1% of all vulnerability management platform searches we track, and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management accounted for 4.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vulnerability management platforms, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management appeared in three of the five answers and Greenbone in two. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management was mentioned before Greenbone in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Greenbone, about 7 searches for every 1 for Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
Who does AI mention more?
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Greenbone in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, named ahead of Greenbone in 3 of 3 answers
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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. Greenbone was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management was listed before Greenbone in every answer that named either.
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 Greenbone or Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Greenbone 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 Greenbone, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management. 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 Greenbone and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Greenbone was ahead of Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Greenbone’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand moved from 32.7% to 34.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 140.
- 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?
2 changes
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%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Greenbone’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.
Greenbone
1 branded search term
- greenbone
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
1 branded search term
- microsoft defender vulnerability management
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