Incode Named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Identity Verification for the Third Consecutive Year

We are proud to share that Incode has once again been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Identity Verification.

This marks the third consecutive year that Incode has been positioned as a Leader. Incode has been named a Leader in every Magic Quadrant™ for Identity Verification published since the first report in 2024.

We believe this recognition reflects the strength of the trust infrastructure Incode has built for the enterprise: identity that is continuous rather than a one-time checkpoint, following the user from signup through every session after and getting smarter with every interaction, so trust deepens while friction fades. That holds whether the user is a customer, a business, an employee, or an AI agent acting on someone's behalf.

The 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Identity Verification evaluated 12 vendors in the identity verification market.

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Our Key Takeaways

• Three consecutive years as a Leader. Incode has been named a Leader in every Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Identity Verification published to date. We believe this reflects sustained execution and a clear vision in a fast-moving market.
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• Trust infrastructure for every interaction. Identity verification used to be a one-time checkpoint at the door. Today it's the layer enterprises run on, from signup through every session after. And it compounds: every verification makes the next one smarter, so trusted users feel less friction over time, not more.
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• A market being reshaped by AI. Identity fraud is growing more sophisticated. Deepfakes, synthetic identities, AI-generated attacks, and emerging agentic fraud carried out by autonomous AI agents are driving demand for identity verification that is secure and seamless at scale.

What is the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™?

“A Magic Quadrant provides a graphical competitive positioning of four types of technology providers, in markets where growth is high and provider differentiation is distinct: Leaders, Visionaries, Niche Players and Challengers."
Source: Gartner

Each vendor is evaluated on two axes: Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. Based on these evaluations, vendors are placed into one of four categories:

• Leaders execute well against their current vision and are well positioned for tomorrow.
• Visionaries understand where the market is going or have a vision for changing market rules, but do not yet execute well.
• Niche Players focus successfully on a small segment, or are unfocused and do not out-innovate or outperform others.
• Challengers execute well today or may dominate a large segment, but do not demonstrate an understanding of market direction.

We feel that Incode's placement in the Leaders quadrant underscores our ability to balance market-leading innovation with the scale and reliability enterprises demand.

Why This Recognition Matters

"Use a Gartner Magic Quadrant as a first step to understanding the technology providers you might consider for a specific investment opportunity.
A Gartner Magic Quadrant is a culmination of research in a specific market, giving you a wide-angle view of the relative positions of the market's competitors."
Source: Gartner

To us, being recognized as a Leader means more than a position on a chart. It reflects the ability to deliver comprehensive trust infrastructure, to drive real customer impact at scale, and to keep pushing the market forward through innovation as the identity landscape changes rapidly.

Identity Verification Is Entering a New Era

Identity fraud is becoming more sophisticated than ever, and organizations today face challenges such as:

• AI-generated fraud and deepfakes
• Agentic fraud, in which autonomous AI agents probe and attack onboarding flows at machine speed
• Synthetic identity attacks
• Increasing digital onboarding volumes
• Rising customer expectations for frictionless experiences
• Expanding global compliance requirements
• More complex fraud tactics targeting digital businesses

As these challenges evolve, organizations are looking beyond traditional document verification and investing in the trust infrastructure that reduces fraud while delivering trusted customer experiences. Understanding how the market is evolving is essential for selecting the right long-term technology partner.

Looking Ahead

For Incode, continued recognition as a Leader is a responsibility. As identity threats evolve, we will continue to:

• Innovate with AI-driven fraud prevention and next-generation biometric verification.
• Scale globally to meet the growing demand for secure, seamless identity verification.
• Empower organizations across industries to build trust with their customers, employees, and partners.

Identity verification is about enabling trust at every interaction.

Let's Build Trust Together

We feel being named a Leader for the third consecutive year reflects both a strong platform and a sustained commitment to innovation and customer outcomes. Incode's trust infrastructure helps organizations verify identities, prevent fraud, and deliver seamless experiences at scale.

Here is what we believe continues to set Incode apart:

• Continuous trust across every interaction. Verification doesn't end at signup. Confidence in each user builds session after session, and the trust network flags repeat fraud and recognizes trusted history, without pooling raw data.
• Verification anchored to authoritative sources. Incode verifies people against the government's own records, not just the document.
• Built for the agentic fraud era. Defenses designed and tested against deepfakes, synthetic identities, and autonomous AI-driven attacks that adapt after every rejection.
• Security without friction. More precise verification means less manual review, so fewer good users get stopped by extra checks.
• Global scale that supports organizations across industries and markets.

Gartner Magic Quadrant FAQs

1. What is the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Identity Verification?

The Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ is an annual research report that evaluates identity verification vendors on two axes, Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision.

2. Who should download this report?

The report is intended for organizations evaluating identity verification providers, comparing vendors, or planning future investments in fraud prevention and digital identity technologies.

3. Why is identity verification important?

Identity verification helps organizations establish trust with legitimate users, reduce fraud, meet regulatory requirements, and deliver secure digital experiences.

4. What trends are shaping the identity verification market?

Organizations are increasingly addressing AI-generated fraud, synthetic identities, deepfake and agentic attacks, evolving compliance requirements, and growing customer expectations for seamless digital experiences.

5. How can I access the report?

Download a complimentary copy of the Gartner Report by filling out the form above or click here.

6. Why should I use the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ as part of my evaluation?

The report provides independent market research that can help organizations better understand the competitive landscape and support informed technology decisions.

Gartner Disclaimers

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Identity Verification, By Nayara Sangiorgio, Akif Khan, Zachary Smith, 28 July 2026.
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