How popular isAdobe Fresco?
In September 2026, people searched for Adobe Fresco by name about 90,500 times worldwide, a 22.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 3.1% of all global illustration software searches, placing Adobe Fresco seventh out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about illustration software, Adobe Fresco appeared in four of the five answers and was the seventh most recommended of the seven.
Adobe Fresco is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the seventh most recommended in AI answers.
InkscapeShare of searches 23.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
KritaShare of searches 23.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Adobe IllustratorShare of searches 19.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ProcreateShare of searches 18.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- Adobe FrescoShare of searches 3.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top illustration software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Adobe Fresco was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Adobe Fresco is the seventh most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Procreate1st
Clip Studio Paint2nd- Adobe Illustrator3rd
- Krita4th
Affinity5th- Inkscape6th
- Adobe Fresco7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Krita5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Procreate5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Clip Studio Paint5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Affinity4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Adobe Fresco4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Adobe Illustrator3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Inkscape2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about illustration software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which illustration software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best illustration software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best illustration software for digital drawing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“illustration software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“digital drawing app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which illustration software compete with Adobe Fresco?
Share of searches by month for Inkscape, Krita, Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Affinity, Adobe Fresco. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Inkscape | Krita | Adobe Illustrator | Procreate | Clip Studio Paint | Affinity | Adobe Fresco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 22.1% | 18.1% | 22.5% | 18.1% | 9.9% | 6.9% | 2.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.8% | 17% | 21.1% | 17% | 11.3% | 10.1% | 2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 19.7% | 19.7% | 20% | 19.7% | 13.2% | 5.1% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.6% | 19.3% | 19.6% | 19.3% | 10.6% | 5% | 2.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.5% | 17.7% | 22.1% | 17.7% | 9.7% | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 23.4% | 19.1% | 19.5% | 19.1% | 12.8% | 4.1% | 2.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 25.8% | 21.1% | 21.5% | 17.2% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 26.8% | 17.9% | 22.3% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 3.2% | 2% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.3% | 19.1% | 19.4% | 19.1% | 12.8% | 4.1% | 2.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 24% | 19.6% | 20% | 19.6% | 10.7% | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 23.1% | 23.1% | 19.2% | 18.9% | 10.3% | 3.3% | 2.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.1% | 23.1% | 19.3% | 18.9% | 8.5% | 4% | 3.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 23.1% | 673K | +22.4% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.1% | 673K | +22.4% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.3% | 560K | +22.2% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 18.9% | 550K | +22.2% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.5% | 246K | 0% | -1.9 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4% | 115K | +45.3% | +0.6 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.1% | 90.5K | +82.8% | +1 points |
1.
Inkscape23.1%
Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.
Krita23.1%
Held 2nd. 673K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
19.3%
Held 3rd. 560K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
18.9%
Held 4th. 550K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.5%
Held 5th. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
6.
Affinity4%
Held 6th. 115K estimated branded searches, +45.3% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
3.1%
Held 7th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, +82.8% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Adobe Fresco changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Adobe Fresco worldwide rose from 74K to 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Adobe Fresco’s share of searches among illustration software worldwide increased from 2.4% to 3.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Adobe Fresco’s share of searches among illustration software worldwide peaked at 3.1% in September 2026 and was lowest at 1.8% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for illustration software worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Adobe Fresco gained share of searches among illustration software worldwide, from 2.1% to 3.1%.
In September 2026, Affinity gained share of searches among illustration software worldwide, from 3.3% to 4%.
In September 2026, Clip Studio Paint lost share of searches among illustration software worldwide, from 10.3% to 8.5%.
Krita’s share of searches among illustration software worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 19.1% to 23.1% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Adobe Illustrator worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 685K to 560K in September 2026.
How are Adobe Fresco’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Adobe Fresco’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 fresco
Who owns Adobe Fresco?
Adobe Fresco is owned by Adobe. Brandwave also tracks 
Magento, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Analytics, Adobe Animate, Adobe Experience Platform Tags, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, 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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