Weaviate leads in npm + PyPI downloads at 3.3M/mo. Compare Pinecone, Qdrant, Weaviate across package adoption, contributors, funding, and discussion signals.
At a glance
Current leaders
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Downloads/mo
Weaviate
Next: Qdrant
3.3M
Dependents
Qdrant
Next: Pinecone
1.1K
Code adoption
Pinecone
Next: Weaviate
7.8K
Contributors/day
Weaviate
Next: Qdrant
4
Sources: npm, PyPI, GitHub, Crunchbase, Hacker News, Reddit, and job boards. Methodology →
Comparable data synced April 5, 2026Comparison table
Core adoption signals first, supporting context second. Gaps stay visible instead of being rounded away.
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| Metric | Updated Apr 5 | Updated Apr 5 | Updated Apr 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
Adoption & EcosystemThese signals carry the most weight for a production default. | |||
| Momentum score | 41 Moderate | 36 Moderate | 49 Moderate |
| Total package downloads (30d)Source: npm + PyPI registriesUpdates: DailyNote: Sum of npm and PyPI; excludes other package managersMethodology → | 83.1K (2 packages) | 531.9K | 3.3M (2 packages) |
| npm registry downloads (30d)Source: npm registryUpdates: DailyNote: Includes all package installations including CI/CD pipelines and mirrorsMethodology → | 43.4K (2 packages) | 38.9K | 34.1K (2 packages) |
| PyPI registry downloads (30d)Source: PyPI (pypistats.org)Updates: DailyNote: Includes all package installations including CI/CD pipelines and mirrorsMethodology → | 39.7K (2 packages) | 493.0K | 3.3M (2 packages) |
| Package dependentsSource: npm + PyPI registriesUpdates: DailyNote: Counts dependent packages across tracked npm and PyPI packages.Methodology → | 523 npm 291 · PyPI 232 | 1.1K npm 286 · PyPI 826 | 372 npm 42 · PyPI 330 |
| Active contributors/daySource: GH ArchiveUpdates: DailyNote: Tracks designated public repos per company, not all company GitHub activityMethodology → | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Code adoption (repos)Source: ecosyste.ms Packages APIUpdates: DailyNote: Approximate count; excludes forksMethodology →Exclusive | 7.8K | 1.9K | 2.9K |
Community & AttentionHelpful context, but weaker than the adoption rows above. | |||
| GitHub starsSource: GitHub GraphQL + GH ArchiveUpdates: DailyNote: Stars are bookmarks - a popularity signal, not a usage indicatorMethodology → | 3.0K | 30.0K | 16.0K |
| Hacker News mentions (30d)Source: Hacker News (Algolia API)Updates: DailyMethodology → | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| HN discussion shareSource: Hacker News (Algolia API)Updates: DailyNote: Share of Hacker News mentions within the company's primary category.Methodology → | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Job mentions (30d)Source: Job board aggregationUpdates: DailyNote: Counts job listings that mention the company's technology.Methodology →Exclusive | 4 | Not tracked | 2 |
Company DurabilityCapital and financing history provide context, not the whole call. | |||
| Total disclosed fundingSource: Public records / manual researchUpdates: WeeklyMethodology → | $138M | $30M | $67M |
| Last funding round | Series B Apr 2023 | Series A Jan 2024 | Series B Apr 2023 |
Data TrustCoverage and freshness stay visible instead of being hidden by the narrative. | |||
| Data confidenceSource: AI-BuzzUpdates: DailyNote: Composite score based on field completeness, metric freshness, and identifier coverage.Methodology → | Excellent (94%) | Excellent (95%) | Excellent (95%) |
| Signals trackedSource: AI-BuzzUpdates: DailyNote: Number of tracked non-null signals in the core compare dataset.Methodology → | 5/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals | 5/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals | 5/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals |
| Latest sync | Apr 5, 2026 | Apr 5, 2026 | Apr 5, 2026 |
Verdict
Qdrant is the closest challenger, but the decision still depends on whether you care most about current footprint, durability, or upside.
Current adoption leader
Weaviate has the largest tracked package footprint at 3.3M/mo.
Code adoption leader
Weaviate also leads on tracked repository imports at 2.9K repos.
Funding cushion
Pinecone has the deepest disclosed funding base at $138M.
Attention signal
Pinecone currently leads Hacker News discussion at 1 mentions in the last 30 days.
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npm+PyPI downloads/mo: Weaviate 3.3M vs Qdrant 531.9K vs Pinecone 83.1K. GitHub stars: Qdrant 30.0K vs Weaviate 16.0K vs Pinecone 3.0K. npm dependents: Pinecone 291 vs Qdrant 286 vs Weaviate 42. Data as of April 5, 2026. Source: AI-Buzz Developer Adoption Index, ai-buzz.com/compare/pinecone-vs-qdrant-vs-weaviate. Accessed April 5, 2026.
