Shadow IT Index: December 2025
Google Antigravity dominates December's shadow IT list with 52% adoption, four times the next app.
Updated October 7, 2026 · ChangelogSource: Torii Research, anonymized and aggregated usage data. Published December 3, 2025. Summary figures computed from the 16 apps in this report.
What kinds of apps
Every edition, by theme →Not in this edition, but in November 2025: AI assistants (10%).
Share of the 16 apps in this edition, by theme. Each app has one theme, assigned by Torii Research from what the product does; AI marks the AI themes. Select a theme to filter the list below. How themes work.
Top of the index
Ranked by adoption.
All 16 apps
Developer Tools
Google Antigravity
Employees may be using it because existing enterprise tools make complex · autonomous software development difficult or slow · seeking increased efficiency and speed.
About Google Antigravity
Google Antigravity is an agentic development platform combining an AI-powered coding experience with an agent-first interface. It allows agents to autonomously plan, execute, and verify complex software tasks across your editor, terminal, and browser.
Theme: AI coding and building · AI-native
Vendor claims: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Design
DeeVid
Employees may use DeeVid AI because existing company software lacks the instant · advanced AI video generation capabilities needed for quick · high-quality content marketing projects.
About DeeVid
DeeVid AI is a next-generation AI video agent that transforms photos, text, or short clips into high-quality videos instantly. Utilizing advanced models like Veo3 and Sora, it is ideal for content creators and e-commerce marketing, offering easy-to-use features and creative effects.
Theme: AI content and media · AI-native
Vendor claims: none listed
Productivity
Comet Browser
Employees likely need highly-efficient AI automation for complex · context-aware tasks like scheduling and booking · which existing
About Comet Browser
Comet Browser, by Perplexity, is an AI-native browser designed around an agentic browsing experience. It features built-in task automation, a voice assistant, and integrations with Gmail and Google Calendar, allowing the AI to perform complex, context-aware actions like booking flights or managing your schedule.
Theme: Browsers and search · AI-native
Vendor claims: none listed
Developer Tools
AmpCode
Employees likely seek performance maximization and automation capabilities that current · approved tools may lack · driving the use of this unapproved AI agent.
About AmpCode
AmpCode is a frontier, autonomous AI coding agent engineered to maximize performance with the latest models. Available as a CLI and a VS Code plugin, it offers comprehensive code editing, complex task execution, and collaborative features for teams.
Theme: AI coding and building · AI-native
Vendor claims: SOC 2, ISO 27001
Sales & Marketing
Peec AI
Employees likely use it because existing enterprise tools lack specialized AI search analytics for modern marketing · or they need quicker · more agile performance monitoring than approved software provides.
About Peec AI
Peec AI is an AI search analytics tool designed for marketing teams. It helps track, analyze, and improve brand performance on AI search platforms by monitoring key metrics such as visibility, position, and sentiment in AI search results.
Theme: Sales, marketing, and CX · AI-native
Vendor claims: none listed
Sales & Marketing
Affinity
Employees likely seek a cost-effective · unified design solution that integrates tools not easily available or consolidated in their current approved enterprise software.
About Affinity
Affinity is a professional creative software suite, now offered as a single, free application. It combines advanced photo editing, vector design, and page layout tools into an ultra-fast, high-performance platform for all your design needs.
Theme: Design and video
Vendor claims: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Developer Tools
Kiro
Employees likely seek Kiro's full AI coding experience and event-driven automation to accelerate development · bypassing slow enterprise approval processes for a more efficient workflow.
About Kiro
Kiro is an Agentic AI IDE built on Code OSS that offers a full AI coding experience. It uses a spec-driven development methodology to transform ideas into production-ready systems, with event-driven automations acting as an experienced developer.
Theme: AI coding and building · AI-native
Vendor claims: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
IT & Security
LibreWolf
Employees may feel existing company browsers compromise their privacy or lack necessary security features · leading them to adopt a tool that prioritizes user freedom and robust protection.
About LibreWolf
LibreWolf is a free and open-source fork of Firefox, focused on privacy, security, and user freedom. It removes telemetry, enhances privacy settings, and includes a content blocker, making it a robust alternative browser without sponsored content or unnecessary distractions.
Theme: Browsers and search
Vendor claims: none listed
Developer Tools
YourKit
Developers likely seek out YourKit because approved enterprise tools fail to provide the detailed · specialized performance analysis and rapid diagnostic insights needed for modern development work.
About YourKit
YourKit offers award-winning Java and .NET profilers, providing versatile tools for analyzing and optimizing application performance. It delivers insights into CPU usage, memory consumption, thread behavior, and more, helping developers diagnose issues in development and production environments.
Theme: Developer and data tools
Vendor claims: none listed
Analytics & BI
Row Zero
Existing enterprise solutions may be too slow or incapable of efficiently handling the massive datasets employees need to analyze · leading them to adopt a faster · unapproved tool.
About Row Zero
Row Zero is a cloud-based spreadsheet solution designed for big data, offering the speed and familiar experience of traditional spreadsheets. It can handle massive datasets, connect live to data warehouses, and provides enhanced enterprise security and governance.
Theme: Developer and data tools
Vendor claims: SOC 2
IT & Security
uBlock Origin
Employees likely seek a more efficient · less resource-intensive browsing experience · suggesting dissatisfaction with existing enterprise security or ad-blocking tools that may hinder performance.
About uBlock Origin
uBlock Origin is a free, open-source, and efficient browser extension primarily used for wide-spectrum content filtering, including ad blocking and tracker neutralization. It supports various browsers and is known for its CPU and memory efficiency.
Theme: Security and IT
Vendor claims: none listed
Human Resource
Mercor
Employees may be using Mercor to quickly find or secure specialist · remote talent · circumventing slow or ineffective internal recruiting processes that delay filling critical roles.
About Mercor
Mercor is an AI-powered global hiring platform that streamlines the job search and recruitment process. It matches candidates, including engineers and domain specialists, with remote opportunities, while automating sourcing and vetting for employers seeking specialist talent.
Theme: Ops, HR, and finance · AI-native
Vendor claims: none listed
Analytics & BI
Microsoft Clarity
Employees likely need a simple · free tool for quick behavioral analytics and user insights that is not readily available or easily accessible through existing enterprise software.
About Microsoft Clarity
Microsoft Clarity is a free behavioral analytics tool that helps you understand user interaction on your website or app. It provides features like session recordings, heatmaps, and event tracking to enhance user experience and inform data-driven decisions.
Theme: Sales, marketing, and CX
Vendor claims: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Developer Tools
StatusPage
Employees may be adopting it to quickly and transparently communicate outages to customers · suggesting current enterprise tools are too slow or complex for rapid incident response.
About StatusPage
Statuspage is an incident management communication tool that helps organizations keep users informed during outages. It integrates with monitoring and alerting systems to build trust with customers and reduce support requests by transparently communicating incident status from investigating to resolved.
Theme: Developer and data tools
Vendor claims: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Human Resource
DrawNames
Employees likely use this app because they need a simple · free tool for organizing casual · social gift exchanges
About DrawNames
DrawNames is a free online gift exchange generator for Secret Santa and other events. It allows people to easily draw names, create wish lists, and find the perfect gift. The app also features exclusions and saves past draws for convenience.
Theme: Personal and consumer apps
Vendor claims: none listed
Operations
Toggl
Employees likely use this unapproved tool because existing company software makes accurate · cross-platform time tracking and detailed reporting difficult · hindering personal productivity.
About Toggl
Toggl Track is a time tracking software designed to maximize productivity and revenue. It features tracking from various platforms, automated time tracking, customizable reports for insights into team performance, and helps in managing projects and billable hours accurately.
Theme: Personal productivity
Vendor claims: SOC 2
Source: Torii Research, anonymized and aggregated usage data. Published December 3, 2025. Summary figures computed from the 16 apps in this report.
What the data says
Google Antigravity (52% adoption) leads by a wide margin, ahead of DeeVid (13% adoption) and Comet Browser (11% adoption). No other app passes 7%.
Developer Tools (5) is the largest category, including Google Antigravity, AmpCode, and Kiro.
The median Shadow IT index is 86, and only uBlock Origin reaches the maximum of 100.
Based on anonymized, aggregated usage data from November 1 to 30, 2025.
The data
Show the full data table (16 rows)
| Rank | App | Category | Theme | AI-native | Adoption (%) | Shadow IT index | SOC 2 claimed | ISO 27001 claimed | GDPR claimed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google Antigravity | Developer Tools | AI coding and building | Yes | 52 | 84 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | DeeVid | Design | AI content and media | Yes | 13 | 81 | No | No | No |
| 3 | Comet Browser | Productivity | Browsers and search | Yes | 11 | 86 | No | No | No |
| 4 | AmpCode | Developer Tools | AI coding and building | Yes | 7 | 89 | Yes | Yes | No |
| 5 | Peec AI | Sales & Marketing | Sales, marketing, and CX | Yes | 7 | 88 | No | No | No |
| 6 | Affinity | Sales & Marketing | Design and video | No | 7 | 82 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | Kiro | Developer Tools | AI coding and building | Yes | 7 | 82 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | LibreWolf | IT & Security | Browsers and search | No | 7 | 81 | No | No | No |
| 9 | YourKit | Developer Tools | Developer and data tools | No | 6 | 95 | No | No | No |
| 10 | Row Zero | Analytics & BI | Developer and data tools | No | 5 | 89 | Yes | No | No |
| 11 | uBlock Origin | IT & Security | Security and IT | No | 4 | 100 | No | No | No |
| 12 | Mercor | Human Resource | Ops, HR, and finance | Yes | 4 | 86 | No | No | No |
| 13 | Microsoft Clarity | Analytics & BI | Sales, marketing, and CX | No | 3 | 92 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 14 | StatusPage | Developer Tools | Developer and data tools | No | 3 | 91 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | DrawNames | Human Resource | Personal and consumer apps | No | 3 | 83 | No | No | No |
| 16 | Toggl | Operations | Personal productivity | No | 3 | 83 | Yes | No | No |
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How to read this index
- Adoption
- The percentage of monitored organizations where the app was adopted during that month: a monthly figure, not a running total. The list is ranked on this number where it is available.
- Shadow IT index
- How often the app is left as "discovered" rather than sanctioned through SSO or procurement, normalized to 0 to 100.
- Why it surfaced
- The app's top functional tags. Open an app for its full profile across every edition.
Definitions in the glossary; formulas and limitations on the Methodology page.
Changelog
- CorrectionRenumbered the ranking to start at #1.
- ClarificationStandardized the data source description.
- UpdateAdded takeaways from this edition's data.
- UpdateMoved from toriiresearch.com; title standardized.
