Technology Radar
We track 310 tools across 12 categories with weekly data-driven scoring. Quantitative signals from Google Trends, GitHub, search data, and expert network intelligence — no opinions, no paywalls.
Edition 2026-W08 · Updated 2026-02-16
What Changed This Week
No movement changes this week. All tools maintained their current trajectory.
All Categories
12 categories covering the full enterprise technology stack
Engineering & Development
New (27)
AI & Machine Learning
New (60)
Enterprise Software & Platforms
New (31)
Marketing Technology
New (34)
Security, Identity & Compliance
New (19)
Cloud & Infrastructure
New (33)
Content & Digital Experience
New (13)
Organization Design & Workflow
New (21)
Automation & Workflow
New (11)
Data & Analytics Infrastructure
New (22)
SRE & Observability
New (19)
System Integrators & Partners
New (20)
Our Methodology
Every tool is scored by a transparent, deterministic algorithm. No manual overrides, no editorial bias.
Google Trends
Search interest momentum — current level, year-over-year and month-over-month growth.
GitHub Activity
Stars growth, commit frequency, and active contributors. Log-normalized to prevent mega-repos from dominating.
Expert Network
Aggregated mention counts from PE/VC advisory calls — a leading indicator that often precedes public adoption by 6-12 months.
Search Volume
Monthly search volume and keyword difficulty from DataForSEO — how established a tool is in the market.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is the WTF Technology Radar updated?
Every Monday morning. Our automated pipeline collects fresh data from Google Trends, GitHub, search volume APIs, and expert network mentions, then recomputes all scores and movement classifications.
What data sources does the radar use?
Four quantitative sources: (1) Google Trends for search interest momentum, (2) GitHub API for developer activity (stars, commits, contributors), (3) DataForSEO for search volume and keyword difficulty, and (4) aggregated, anonymized mention counts from expert network call logistics.
How is tool movement (Rising/Emerging/Stable/Declining) determined?
Movement is classified using a composite trend score (0-100) combined with 12-week score deltas and expert mention frequency. We apply EWMA smoothing to reduce noise and hysteresis rules to prevent tools from bouncing between states. A tool must show sustained momentum over multiple weeks to change classification.
How does the WTF Radar differ from the ThoughtWorks Technology Radar?
Three key differences: (1) Weekly updates vs semi-annual, (2) quantitative scoring from multiple data sources vs qualitative advisory board opinion, and (3) 310+ tools across 12 categories vs approximately 100 blips across 4 quadrants. We also publish our full scoring methodology for complete transparency.
What do the expertise badges mean?
A filled dot indicates expert-level experience — our team has led implementations, made buying decisions, or built production systems with the technology. A hollow dot indicates deep professional experience — significant evaluation, integration, or management in enterprise contexts.
Can we suggest a tool to add to the radar?
Yes. Contact us with your suggestion. We evaluate additions based on relevance to enterprise technology, available data signals, and alignment with the categories we track.