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Open source component counts increased by 30% year-over-year.

Black Duck
May 27, 2026
Open SourceDependency ManagementOpen Source Security

Open source component counts increased by 30% year-over-year. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Black Duck in May 2026. It covers topics including Open Source, Dependency Management, Open Source Security. The original data appears in “2026 Open Source Security and Risk Analysis” Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 2/25/2026

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Open source component counts increased by 30% year-over-year. This data was published by Black Duck and covers Open Source, Dependency Management, Open Source Security.

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This statistic comes from “2026 Open Source Security and Risk Analysis” Report, published by Black Duck on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.blackduck.com/resources/analyst-reports/open-source-security-risk-analysis.html.

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This statistic relates to Open Source, Dependency Management, Open Source Security. Browse more statistics on Open Source or from Black Duck.

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