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How popular is123RF in search?

In September 2026, there were an estimated 75.7K branded searches for 123RF worldwide which is down 32.2% over the last 12 months. 123RF holds 4.4% estimated Share of Search among stock photo libraries worldwide and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, September 2026
  1. Getty Images59.1%
  2. iStock22.4%
  3. Alamy10.6%
  4. 123RF4.4%
  5. Depositphotos3.5%
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Which stock photo libraries compete with 123RF?

123RF against stock photo libraries worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Getty Images, iStock, Alamy, 123RF, Depositphotos. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthGetty ImagesiStockAlamy123RFDepositphotos
Oct 202555.7%26.8%8.4%5.1%4.1%
Nov 202551.5%29.8%9.3%4.7%4.6%
Dec 202555.4%27%8.4%5.1%4.1%
Jan 202654.7%26.3%10%5%4%
Feb 202654.8%26.1%10.1%5%4%
Mar 202653.3%21%11.4%7.2%7.2%
Apr 202654.2%26.1%11.7%4.1%4%
May 202657%22.4%10.2%5.2%5.1%
Jun 202659.4%22.4%10.4%4.3%3.5%
Jul 202659.4%22.8%10.6%3.6%3.6%
Aug 202658.6%22.3%10.6%4.3%4.3%
Sep 202659.1%22.4%10.6%4.4%3.5%
  1. Held 1st. 1M estimated branded searches, +21.5% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  2. 2.iStock

    22.4%

    Held 2nd. 384K estimated branded searches, +21.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  3. 3.Alamy

    10.6%

    Held 3rd. 182K estimated branded searches, +20.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  4. 4.123RF

    4.4%

    Held 4th. 75.7K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  5. Held 5th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -0.02% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

Compare search popularity between 123RF and its closest rivals

How has branded search demand for 123RF changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for 123RF worldwide fell from 112K to 75.7K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 123RF’s estimated Share of Search among stock photo libraries worldwide decreased from 5.1% to 4.4%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 123RF’s estimated Share of Search among stock photo libraries worldwide peaked at 7.2% in March 2026 and was lowest at 3.6% in July 2026.

How did search popularity change for stock photo libraries worldwide in September 2026?

  1. In September 2026, Depositphotos lost estimated Share of Search among stock photo libraries worldwide, from 4.3% to 3.5%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for iStock worldwide fell 35.1% over 12 measured months, from 591K to 384K in September 2026.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for 123RF worldwide fell 32.2% over 12 measured months, from 112K to 75.7K in September 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Getty Images worldwide fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 1.2M to 1M in September 2026.

How is 123RF measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 123RF’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

6 branded search terms

  • 123 rf
  • 123rf
  • 123rf app
  • 123rf images
  • 123rf photos
  • 123rf stock photos

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