Algolia Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for General-Purpose Knowledge Discovery Software

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Algolia, the AI retrieval platform trusted by more than 18,000 businesses and millions of developers worldwide, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide General-Purpose Knowledge Discovery Software 2025 Vendor Assessment (doc # US53011225, November 2025). This recognition underscores the company’s rising influence in the rapidly expanding Search and Knowledge Discovery Software market.

Algolia was also ranked 5^th for 2024 market share in the IDC Worldwide Search and Knowledge Discovery Software Market Shares, 2024 (doc # US53660925, August 2025).

According to the IDC Market Share report, the Search and Knowledge Discovery market grew 28.9% year over year, with Algolia capturing 4.2% global market share and outpacing nearly every major competitor as the fastest-growing independent vendor. The company achieved a 38.5% year-over-year growth in 2024, surpassing the total market by nearly 10%, fueled by enterprise adoption and AI-native innovation.

Amy Machado, Senior Research Manager for Content and Knowledge Discovery Strategies, IDC, commented, “Search and knowledge discovery is the catalyst for AI innovation. The ability to find and connect the right information at the right time is the driving force behind modern AI-powered workflows and experiences.”

The MarketScape report states, “Algolia users can tailor their applications, from simple discovery to integrated operational workflows (i.e., the "buy online, pick up in-store" functionality). Algolia customers tell IDC that they appreciate the user experience and the flexibility to build solutions specific to their needs and goals without extensive development work.”

As enterprises continue to modernize commerce, content, media and knowledge ecosystems, Algolia’s platform continues to expand its global footprint.

Together, the IDC MarketScape position and IDC market share ranking collectively underscore Algolia’s:

• Role in powering RAG and emerging MCP-based agent ecosystems, where fast, explainable retrieval is essential
• Strength in transparency and governance, giving enterprises control over every search
• Fit for high-growth regions, with EMEA and APJ forecasted to expand at >31% CAGR
• Positioning within the broader transformation of knowledge discovery, where IDC identifies search as the mechanism for converting scattered information into an integrated, organizational asset

Laura Hamilton, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Algolia, said, "We’re proud to be recognized as a Leader in this year’s IDC MarketScape. Paired with our strong year-over-year performance in the latest IDC Market Share report for the search and discovery category, we believe this acknowledgment underscores the work we’ve done to help enterprises build the AI foundations needed for modern discovery experiences across their business.

Whether it’s adopting an MCP Server for agent-to-agent communication, deploying AI search that retrieves knowledge in milliseconds, or launching generative AI shopping experiences, we’re pushing the boundaries of what discovery can do. Retrieval at scale has become mission-critical for how organizations operate, and our sustained growth reflects the trust customers place in Algolia to power the next generation of intelligent interactions."

To schedule a demo of Algolia’s platform, visit algolia.com/demorequest

About IDC MarketScape
IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers.

About Algolia
Algolia is an AI Retrieval AI platform, powering over 1.75 trillion searches a year for more than 18,000 businesses and millions of developers worldwide. Built on a developer-first, API-first foundation, Algolia combines keyword, vector, and hybrid retrieval with powerful rules, personalization, and analytics to deliver the world’s fastest, most scalable AI search technology.

Backed by more than a decade of innovation, Algolia is redefining how businesses and builders create agentic, retrieval-powered experiences — from Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to LLM-based applications through its MCP server and next-generation tools like AskAI and Agent Studio. With unmatched speed, trust, and simplicity, Algolia is shaping the future of intelligent discovery and AI agents.