How popular isAdobe Animate?
In September 2026, people searched for Adobe Animate by name about 110,000 times worldwide, a 33.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 7.9% of all global animation software searches, placing Adobe Animate fourth out of 14 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about animation software, Adobe Animate appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the 14.
Adobe Animate is the fourth most searched of 14 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
KritaShare of searches 48.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
AnimakerShare of searches 9.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Adobe After EffectsShare of searches 7.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- Adobe AnimateShare of searches 7.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
VyondShare of searches 7.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top animation software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Adobe Animate was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Adobe Animate is the third most recommended of the 14.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Blender1st
Toon Boom2nd- Adobe Animate3rd
- Adobe After Effects4th
- Krita5th
Moho6th
Autodesk Maya7th
OpenToonz8th
Pencil2D9th
Synfig Studio10th- +4 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Blender5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Adobe Animate4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- OpenToonz4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Toon Boom4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Moho4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Krita3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Adobe After Effects3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Pencil2D3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Autodesk Maya2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Procreate Dreams2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about animation software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which animation software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best animation software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best animation software for motion graphics?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“animation software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“2d animation software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which animation software compete with Adobe Animate?
Share of searches by month for Krita, Animaker, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Vyond, OpenToonz, Autodesk Maya, Toon Boom. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Krita | Animaker | Adobe After Effects | Adobe Animate | Vyond | OpenToonz | Autodesk Maya | Toon Boom | Pencil2D | Procreate Dreams | Blender | Synfig Studio | TVPaint | Moho |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.33% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.3% | 19.3% | 8.7% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.52% |
| Dec 2025 | 38% | 17% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.37% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.4% | 14% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.38% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.3% | 12.6% | 8.5% | 23.1% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.62% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.6% | 13.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.45% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.4% | 14.4% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.39% |
| May 2026 | 37.7% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.45% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.7% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.45% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.9% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 11.7% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.3% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.52% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.3% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.58% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.3% | 673K | +22.4% | +4.9 points | |
| 2, moved from 4th to 2nd | 9.7% | 135K | +22.7% | +1 pointsmoved from 4th to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 7.9% | 110K | 0% | -0.8 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 7.9% | 110K | 0% | -0.8 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.9% | 110K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.3% | 74K | -18.2% | -1.8 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.5% | 49.5K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 2.4% | 33.1K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.6% | 22.2K | -18.1% | -0.5 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 1.6% | 22.2K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 1.3% | 18.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 1.1% | 14.8K | -18.2% | -0.4 points | |
| 13, held 13th | 1.1% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 14, held 14th | 0.58% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +0.1 points |
1.
Krita48.3%
Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +4.9 points.
2.
Animaker9.7%
Moved from 4th to 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
7.9%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
7.9%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
5.
Vyond7.9%
Held 5th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
5.3%
Held 6th. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
3.5%
Held 7th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
2.4%
Held 8th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
9.
Pencil2D1.6%
Held 9th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
1.6%
Held 10th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
11.
Blender1.3%
Held 11th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
1.1%
Held 12th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
13.
TVPaint1.1%
Held 13th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
14.
Moho0.58%
Held 14th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Adobe Animate and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Adobe Animate
13 comparisons
- Adobe After Effects vs Adobe Animate
- Adobe Animate vs Animaker
- Adobe Animate vs Krita
- Adobe Animate vs Vyond
- Adobe Animate vs OpenToonz
- Adobe Animate vs Autodesk Maya
- Adobe Animate vs Toon Boom
- Adobe Animate vs Pencil2D
- Adobe Animate vs Procreate Dreams
- Adobe Animate vs Blender
- Adobe Animate vs Synfig Studio
- Adobe Animate vs TVPaint
- Adobe Animate vs Moho
How has branded search demand for Adobe Animate changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Adobe Animate worldwide fell from 165K to 110K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Adobe Animate’s share of searches among animation software worldwide decreased from 10.2% to 7.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Adobe Animate’s share of searches among animation software worldwide peaked at 23.1% in February 2026 and was lowest at 7.9% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for animation software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Animaker overtook Adobe After Effects and Adobe Animate to rank 2nd among animation software worldwide, with 9.7% of the searches.
In September 2026, Krita gained share of searches among animation software worldwide, from 43.3% to 48.3%.
In September 2026, OpenToonz lost share of searches among animation software worldwide, from 7.1% to 5.3%.
In September 2026, Adobe After Effects lost share of searches among animation software worldwide, from 8.7% to 7.9%.
In September 2026, Adobe Animate lost share of searches among animation software worldwide, from 8.7% to 7.9%.
In September 2026, Vyond lost share of searches among animation software worldwide, from 8.7% to 7.9%.
How are Adobe Animate’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Adobe Animate’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- adobe animate
Who owns Adobe Animate?
Adobe Animate is owned by Adobe. Brandwave also tracks 
Magento, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Analytics, Adobe Experience Platform Tags, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Fresco, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Marketo Engage, Adobe Photoshop, 
Adobe Portfolio, Adobe Premiere Pro, 
Adobe Stock, Adobe Target and Adobe Workfront, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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