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ChatGPT · US · as of September 2026

Is AI recommending nftables? Is this your brand? Claim it

How often ChatGPT mentions nftables for firewall software, and how it stacks up against the tools that dominate the answers.

25%
of AI answers mention nftables
#5.0
avg rank when mentioned
1/1
questions it appears in
2
mentions tracked
The takeaway: nftables is named in only 25% of relevant answers (rank #5.0 when it does appear). The visibility gap is the opportunity.

How nftables compares

Share of ChatGPT answers naming each tool, same 1 questions.

#ToolVisibility
1 Windows
100%
2 Portmaster
75%
3 Microsoft Defender Firewall
75%
4 Mac
75%
5 TinyWall
75%
6 Bitdefender Total Security
50%
7 OPNsense
50%
8 LuLu
50%
9 ZoneAlarm Free Firewall
50%
10 pfSense
38%
11 Little Snitch
38%
12 nftables ← this tool
25%

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Where nftables shows up

The questions where ChatGPT currently names nftables.

Best firewall software

A sample answer mentioning nftables

Prompt: Best firewall software · ChatGPT · 2026-09-09

If you mean firewall software for a personal computer, my picks depend on the OS:

  • Windows — Microsoft Defender Firewall: Best choice for most people. It’s built into Windows 10/11, filters both inbound and outbound traffic, and supports advanced rules. Microsoft Support Microsoft Learn
  • Windows — Portmaster: Best if you want more control and visibility over which applications connect to the internet.
  • Windows — TinyWall: Good lightweight option if you want a simpler interface and minimal resource usage.
  • macOS — LuLu: My top free choice. It’s open-source and specifically monitors/block unauthorized outgoing connections, complementing Apple's built-in firewall. The Objective-See Foundation The Objective-See Foundation
  • Linux — nftables/firewalld: Best for advanced users and servers; UFW is easier for Ubuntu/Debian users. PeopleAreGeek

My overall recommendation

Windows 11: Stick with Microsoft Defender Firewall unless you specifically need per-application outbound-control and detailed connection monitoring. Microsoft's firewall is already integrated into the OS and doesn't require another security suite. Microsoft Support

Mac: LuLu + the built-in macOS firewall is an excellent free combination. The Objective-See Foundation

If you tell me Windows 10/11, macOS, or Linux, I can give you the best 3 options (free and paid), including which one I'd personally install.

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