Shadow IT Index: June 2026
Developer tools dominate June's shadow IT list, while a visitor management app takes the top spot.
Updated October 7, 2026 · ChangelogSource: Torii Research, anonymized and aggregated usage data. Published June 1, 2026. Summary figures computed from the 20 apps in this report.
What kinds of apps
Every edition, by theme →Not in this edition, but in May 2026: Work suites and collaboration (8%).
Share of the 20 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 20 apps
IT & Security
Sign In App
Compliance Automation · Tax and Compliance Software · Security Management
About Sign In App
Integrates robust visitor management with security protocols to ensure safe and efficient workplace experiences while maintaining compliance and providing real-time updates on arrivals.
Theme: Security and IT
Productivity
superwhisper
Speech to Text · Productivity Tools · AI Platform
About superwhisper
Voice-to-text software converts speech into typed text across applications with AI-powered customization modes and multi-language support.
Theme: AI notes and voice · AI-native
Design
Final Cut Pro
Video Editors · Video Creation · Collaborative Video Editing
About Final Cut Pro
Enables creators to produce high-quality videos with intelligent editing tools and a comprehensive library of titles, effects, and soundtracks for a seamless production experience.
Theme: Design and video
Developer Tools
Gemini CLI
Debugging · Automate Workflows · API Development
About Gemini CLI
Enables users to efficiently build, debug, and deploy applications by leveraging AI for code management and automation of workflows within the terminal environment.
Theme: AI coding and building · AI-native
Productivity
Superhuman
Email Client · Email Search · Team Communication
Developer Tools
Composio
AI Agent · Integration Access Management · Integrations Platform as a Service (iPaaS)
About Composio
Enables the integration of AI agents and LLMs with numerous tools while providing authentication management and improved reliability for developers navigating complex data workflows.
Theme: AI coding and building · AI-native
IT & Security
BitVise
Network Administration and Management · Remote Access · Network Security
About BitVise
Enables secure file transfers and remote access through SSH with configurable server and client features while supporting SFTP, SCP, and Git configurations.
Theme: Security and IT
Developer Tools
Atoms
No-code Platform · Lead Generation · Website Builder
About Atoms
Empowers teams to create websites and applications swiftly using AI-driven functionalities for idea validation, product development, and customer acquisition without coding.
Theme: AI coding and building · AI-native
Operations
JAMS
Investor CRM · CRM Automation · Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
About JAMS
Enables efficient management of enterprise workload automation across various platforms while ensuring reliable performance and intuitive controls.
Theme: Ops, HR, and finance
Developer Tools
Langfuse
DevOps · Application Performance Monitoring · Analytics Dashboard
About Langfuse
Langfuse is a platform for traces, evaluations, prompt management, and metrics designed to debug and improve LLM applications. It integrates with several technologies like Langchain, OpenAI, and more.
Theme: AI coding and building · AI-native
Developer Tools
Resend
Email Deliverability · API Integration · Transactional Email
About Resend
Email platform for developers to build, test, and send transactional and marketing emails at scale with a focus on a first-class developer experience.
Theme: Developer and data tools
Developer Tools
convex
JavaScript Hosting · Cloud Infrastructure · API Development
About convex
Creates a streamlined environment for backend development by integrating TypeScript with real-time synchronization, eliminating the need for state management and ensuring seamless code execution.
Theme: Developer and data tools
Customer Success
AppReviewBot
Online Review Management · Customer Feedback · App Store Marketing
About AppReviewBot
Transforms app feedback into actionable insights by delivering real-time reviews to team messaging platforms, enabling timely responses and enhancing user satisfaction through swift improvements.
Theme: Sales, marketing, and CX
Productivity
Make
Data Integration · Workflow Automation · Automate Workflows
About Make
Make lets you design, build, and automate anything - from tasks and workflows to apps and systems.
Theme: Ops, HR, and finance
Operations
GolfNow
POS · Business Growth · Reservations
About GolfNow
Provides comprehensive management solutions that streamline operations, enhance member experiences, and maximize bookings for golf courses and clubs to drive growth and revenue.
Theme: Personal and consumer apps
Productivity
MyScript
Mobile SDK management · Mathematical Programming Solver · Note Taking
About MyScript
Develops advanced digital ink solutions that enhance productivity through intuitive handwriting recognition for various users, including developers and OEMs.
Theme: Personal productivity
Developer Tools
e2b.dev
AI Agent · Cloud Infrastructure Security Broker (CISB) · Event and Log Data Analysis
About e2b.dev
Supports enterprise AI initiatives by providing a secure platform where agents can access virtual computing resources and tools for efficient data analysis and automation.
Theme: AI coding and building · AI-native
Sales & Marketing
Happenstance
Job Search · AI Platform · Data-Driven Recruiting
About Happenstance
Utilizes AI to enhance network searches for opportunities in sales, hiring, and fundraising, allowing users to discover connections and gather insights from multiple platforms.
Theme: Sales, marketing, and CX
Developer Tools
OrbStack
Application Development · Developer Productivity · Automated Testing
About OrbStack
OrbStack is a software platform designed to streamline and enhance the development and deployment of web applications. At its core, OrbStack provides a suite of tools that simplify the process of building, testing, and deploying web-based projects, catering to developers looking to optimize their workflow.
Theme: Developer and data tools
Human Resource
Workday HCM
Company Culture Management · Employee Engagement · Human Capital Management
About Workday HCM
Workday Human capital management is the set of practices for measuring, managing, supporting, and guiding people within the organization.
Theme: Ops, HR, and finance
Source: Torii Research, anonymized and aggregated usage data. Published June 1, 2026. Summary figures computed from the 20 apps in this report.
What the data says
Sign In App (32% adoption), a visitor management tool, ranks first, ahead of the voice-to-text app superwhisper (23% adoption) and the video editor Final Cut Pro (20% adoption).
Developer Tools (8) make up the largest group, from Gemini CLI and Composio to Langfuse and convex. Productivity (4) is a distant second.
Shadow risk is the highest since February: the median Shadow IT index is 86, 6 of the 20 apps score 90 or higher, and four, including JAMS and MyScript, reach the maximum of 100.
The data
Show the full data table (20 rows)
| Rank | App | Category | Theme | AI-native | Adoption (%) | Shadow IT index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sign In App | IT & Security | Security and IT | No | 32 | 86 |
| 2 | superwhisper | Productivity | AI notes and voice | Yes | 23 | 86 |
| 3 | Final Cut Pro | Design | Design and video | No | 20 | 88 |
| 4 | Gemini CLI | Developer Tools | AI coding and building | Yes | 8 | 88 |
| 5 | Superhuman | Productivity | Personal productivity | No | 6 | 70 |
| 6 | Composio | Developer Tools | AI coding and building | Yes | 5 | 79 |
| 7 | BitVise | IT & Security | Security and IT | No | 5 | 94 |
| 8 | Atoms | Developer Tools | AI coding and building | Yes | 4 | 87 |
| 9 | JAMS | Operations | Ops, HR, and finance | No | 3 | 100 |
| 10 | Langfuse | Developer Tools | AI coding and building | Yes | 3 | 73 |
| 11 | Resend | Developer Tools | Developer and data tools | No | 3 | 81 |
| 12 | convex | Developer Tools | Developer and data tools | No | 3 | 100 |
| 13 | AppReviewBot | Customer Success | Sales, marketing, and CX | No | 3 | 85 |
| 14 | Make | Productivity | Ops, HR, and finance | No | 3 | 67 |
| 15 | GolfNow | Operations | Personal and consumer apps | No | 3 | 100 |
| 16 | MyScript | Productivity | Personal productivity | No | 3 | 100 |
| 17 | e2b.dev | Developer Tools | AI coding and building | Yes | 3 | 91 |
| 18 | Happenstance | Sales & Marketing | Sales, marketing, and CX | No | 3 | 83 |
| 19 | OrbStack | Developer Tools | Developer and data tools | No | 3 | 71 |
| 20 | Workday HCM | Human Resource | Ops, HR, and finance | No | 3 | 45 |
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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
- CorrectionRemoved unreliable vendor compliance claims.
- CorrectionRemoved an app whose identity could not be verified.
- CorrectionRenamed "Sign in" to "Sign In App".
- CorrectionRewrote the takeaways from this edition's data.
- UpdateMoved from toriiresearch.com; title standardized.
