Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management vs Wiz:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Wiz had more branded searches than Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand. Wiz had about 30 branded searches, while Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management had 20. Wiz made up 7.3% 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 and Wiz each appeared in three of the five answers. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management was mentioned before Wiz in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Wiz, about 50% more searches than Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, named ahead of Wiz in 3 of 4 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. Wiz was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management was listed before Wiz in three out of four answers 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 Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management or Wiz more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management and Wiz 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 Wiz, 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 Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management and Wiz comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management took it in June 2026, Wiz took it in August 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wiz’s share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand moved from 3.8% to 7.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 30.
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, Wiz gained share of searches among vulnerability management platforms in New Zealand, from 5.6% to 7.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management’s and Wiz’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.
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
1 branded search term
- microsoft defender vulnerability management
Wiz
1 branded search term
- wiz security
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