--- title: "Adobe Photoshop: search popularity and Share of Search worldwide" description: "Adobe Photoshop is a creative image-editing product family for photographs, composites and graphics. This brand includes attributable Photoshop, Photoshop Elements and Photoshop Express queries, with Lightroom and other Adobe products tracked separately. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time." canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/brands/adobe-photoshop" publisher: "Brandwave" --- # Adobe Photoshop: search popularity and Share of Search worldwide Adobe Photoshop is a creative image-editing product family for photographs, composites and graphics. This brand includes attributable Photoshop, Photoshop Elements and Photoshop Express queries, with Lightroom and other Adobe products tracked separately. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time. ## Key facts - **Brand**: Adobe Photoshop - **Owned by**: Adobe - **Market**: Global - **Measured month**: Aug 2026 - **Share of Search among graphic design software**: 1.6% ## Where the brand sits | Competitive set | Rank | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Graphic design software | 4 | 1.6% | 2.9M | | Image editing software | 2 | 24.2% | 2.9M | | Online photo editors | 2 | 27.5% | 2.9M | - [Graphic design software](/demand/global-en/categories/graphic-design-software) - [Image editing software](/demand/global-en/categories/image-editing-software) - [Online photo editors](/demand/global-en/categories/online-photo-editors) ## How has branded search demand for Adobe Photoshop changed worldwide over the last 12 months? - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Adobe Photoshop worldwide fell from 4.2M to 2.9M. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Adobe Photoshop’s estimated Share of Search among graphic design software worldwide held steady at 1.6%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Adobe Photoshop’s estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide decreased from 27.1% to 24.2%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Adobe Photoshop’s estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide peaked at 27.3% in February 2026 and was lowest at 23.6% in July 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Adobe Photoshop’s estimated Share of Search among online photo editors worldwide decreased from 31.9% to 27.5%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Adobe Photoshop’s estimated Share of Search among online photo editors worldwide peaked at 32.6% in November 2025 and was lowest at 26.4% in July 2026. ## How did search popularity change for graphic design software worldwide in August 2026? - In August 2026, Canva gained estimated Share of Search among graphic design software worldwide, from 84.3% to 88.8%. - In August 2026, Adobe Express lost estimated Share of Search among graphic design software worldwide, from 5.3% to 2.7%. - In August 2026, Picsart lost estimated Share of Search among graphic design software worldwide, from 2% to 1.4%. - In August 2026, Xara rose from 30th to 28th among graphic design software worldwide. - In August 2026, Adobe Photoshop rose from 5th to 4th among graphic design software worldwide. - In August 2026, Inkscape rose from 11th to 10th among graphic design software worldwide. ## How did search popularity change for image editing software worldwide in August 2026? - In August 2026, Adobe Photoshop overtook Picsart to rank 2nd among image editing software worldwide, at 24.2%. - In August 2026, Photopea gained estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide, from 27.4% to 30.1%. - In August 2026, GIMP gained estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide, from 6.6% to 7.1%. - In August 2026, Picsart lost estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide, from 23.7% to 20.9%. - In August 2026, Fotor lost estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide, from 5.6% to 4.7%. - In August 2026, Pixlr lost estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide, from 8.9% to 8.3%. ## How did search popularity change for online photo editors worldwide in August 2026? - In August 2026, Adobe Photoshop overtook Picsart to rank 2nd among online photo editors worldwide, at 27.5%. - In August 2026, Photopea gained estimated Share of Search among online photo editors worldwide, from 30.7% to 34.1%. - In August 2026, Picsart lost estimated Share of Search among online photo editors worldwide, from 26.6% to 23.7%. - In August 2026, Fotor lost estimated Share of Search among online photo editors worldwide, from 6.3% to 5.3%. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Pixlr worldwide fell 41.9% over 11 measured months, from 1.7M to 993K in August 2026. ## Historical estimated branded-search demand | Month | Competitive set | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Oct 2025 | Graphic design software | 4.2M | 1.6% | 4 | | Nov 2025 | Graphic design software | 4.1M | 1.9% | 3 | | Dec 2025 | Graphic design software | 3.7M | 2% | 2 | | Jan 2026 | Graphic design software | 3.5M | 1.6% | 3 | | Feb 2026 | Graphic design software | 3.5M | 1.6% | 4 | | Mar 2026 | Graphic design software | 3.5M | 1.6% | 4 | | Apr 2026 | Graphic design software | 3.5M | 1.6% | 5 | | May 2026 | Graphic design software | 3.4M | 1.6% | 5 | | Jun 2026 | Graphic design software | 3.1M | 1.7% | 5 | | Jul 2026 | Graphic design software | 3.1M | 1.9% | 5 | | Aug 2026 | Graphic design software | 2.9M | 1.6% | 4 | | Sep 2026 | Graphic design software | — | — | — | | Oct 2025 | Image editing software | 4.2M | 27.1% | 2 | | Nov 2025 | Image editing software | 4.1M | 26.1% | 1 | | Dec 2025 | Image editing software | 3.7M | 26.6% | 1 | | Jan 2026 | Image editing software | 3.5M | 25.7% | 2 | | Feb 2026 | Image editing software | 3.5M | 27.3% | 2 | | Mar 2026 | Image editing software | 3.5M | 25.8% | 2 | | Apr 2026 | Image editing software | 3.5M | 24.5% | 3 | | May 2026 | Image editing software | 3.4M | 24.6% | 3 | | Jun 2026 | Image editing software | 3.1M | 24% | 3 | | Jul 2026 | Image editing software | 3.1M | 23.6% | 3 | | Aug 2026 | Image editing software | 2.9M | 24.2% | 2 | | Sep 2026 | Image editing software | — | — | — | | Oct 2025 | Online photo editors | 4.2M | 31.9% | 2 | | Nov 2025 | Online photo editors | 4.1M | 32.6% | 1 | | Dec 2025 | Online photo editors | 3.7M | 31% | 1 | | Jan 2026 | Online photo editors | 3.5M | 30.9% | 2 | | Feb 2026 | Online photo editors | 3.5M | 31.7% | 2 | | Mar 2026 | Online photo editors | 3.5M | 29.9% | 2 | | Apr 2026 | Online photo editors | 3.5M | 27.9% | 3 | | May 2026 | Online photo editors | 3.4M | 27.6% | 3 | | Jun 2026 | Online photo editors | 3.1M | 27% | 3 | | Jul 2026 | Online photo editors | 3.1M | 26.4% | 3 | | Aug 2026 | Online photo editors | 2.9M | 27.5% | 2 | | Sep 2026 | Online photo editors | — | — | — | ## How is Adobe Photoshop measured? Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Adobe Photoshop’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. - “adobe photoshop” - “adobe photoshop ai image editor” - “adobe photoshop cost” - “adobe photoshop download” - “adobe photoshop elements” - “adobe photoshop elements 2022” - “adobe photoshop elements 2023” - “adobe photoshop elements 2024” - “adobe photoshop elements 2025” - “adobe photoshop elements 2026” - “adobe photoshop elements 7.0” - “adobe photoshop elements ai” - “adobe photoshop elements android” - “adobe photoshop elements app” - “adobe photoshop elements cost” - “adobe photoshop elements download” - “adobe photoshop elements editor” - “adobe photoshop elements free” - “adobe photoshop elements free download” - “adobe photoshop elements free trial” - “adobe photoshop elements ipad” - “adobe photoshop elements linux” - “adobe photoshop elements mac” - “adobe photoshop elements online” - “adobe photoshop elements photo editing” - “adobe photoshop elements photo editor” - “adobe photoshop elements review” - “adobe photoshop elements subscription” - “adobe photoshop elements trial” - “adobe photoshop elements website” - “adobe photoshop express” - “adobe photoshop express 2023” - “adobe photoshop express ai” - “adobe photoshop express android” - “adobe photoshop express cost” - “adobe photoshop express download” - “adobe photoshop express editor” - “adobe photoshop express free download” - “adobe photoshop express free trial” - “adobe photoshop express generative fill” - “adobe photoshop express image editor” - “adobe photoshop express ipad” - “adobe photoshop express iphone” - “adobe photoshop express mac” - “adobe photoshop express online” - “adobe photoshop express photo editing software” - “adobe photoshop express photo editor” - “adobe photoshop express premium” - “adobe photoshop express pro” - “adobe photoshop express review” - “adobe photoshop express subscription” - “adobe photoshop express web” - “adobe photoshop express windows” - “adobe photoshop for mac” - “adobe photoshop free” - “adobe photoshop free download” - “adobe photoshop free trial” - “adobe photoshop generative fill” - “adobe photoshop graphic design” - “adobe photoshop graphic design software” - “adobe photoshop online” - “adobe photoshop photo editor” - “adobe photoshop plan” - “adobe photoshop subscription” - “download adobe photoshop express” - “download photoshop” - “how much is photoshop” - “photoshop” - “photoshop 2” - “photoshop 2025” - “photoshop 2026” - “photoshop 7.0” - “photoshop ai” - “photoshop ai image editor” - “photoshop app” - “photoshop background remover” - “photoshop cc” - “photoshop cost” - “photoshop cs6” - “photoshop design software” - “photoshop download” - “photoshop editor” - “photoshop elements” - “photoshop elements 2” - “photoshop elements 2022” - “photoshop elements 2023” - “photoshop elements 2024” - “photoshop elements 7.0” - “photoshop elements ai” - “photoshop elements android” - “photoshop elements app” - “photoshop elements cc” - “photoshop elements cost” - “photoshop elements download” - “photoshop elements editor” - “photoshop elements free” - “photoshop elements free download” - “photoshop elements free trial” - “photoshop elements generative fill” - “photoshop elements graphic design” - “photoshop elements ipad” - “photoshop elements iphone” - “photoshop elements linux” - “photoshop elements mac” - “photoshop elements premium” - “photoshop elements review” - “photoshop elements subscription” - “photoshop elements trial” - “photoshop elements web” - “photoshop elements windows” - “photoshop express” - “photoshop express 2023” - “photoshop express ai” - “photoshop express android” - “photoshop express app” - “photoshop express background remover” - “photoshop express cost” - “photoshop express download” - “photoshop express editor” - “photoshop express free” - “photoshop express free download” - “photoshop express free trial” - “photoshop express generative ai” - “photoshop express generative fill” - “photoshop express ipad” - “photoshop express iphone” - “photoshop express linux” - “photoshop express mac” - “photoshop express premium” - “photoshop express price” - “photoshop express review” - “photoshop express software” - “photoshop express subscription” - “photoshop express trial” - “photoshop express web” - “photoshop express windows” - “photoshop for ipad” - “photoshop for mac” - “photoshop for windows” - “photoshop generative fill” - “photoshop graphic design software” - “photoshop image editing software” - “photoshop image editor” - “photoshop photo editing software” - “photoshop photo editor” - “photoshop pro” - “photoshop software” - “photoshop subscription” - “photoshop vector graphics” - “photoshop web” ## Which graphic design software compete with Adobe Photoshop? - [Canva](/demand/global-en/brands/canva): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/adobe-photoshop-vs-canva - [Adobe Express](/demand/global-en/brands/adobe-express): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/adobe-express-vs-adobe-photoshop - [Photopea](/demand/global-en/brands/photopea): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/adobe-photoshop-vs-photopea - [Picsart](/demand/global-en/brands/picsart): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/adobe-photoshop-vs-picsart - [Pixlr](/demand/global-en/brands/pixlr): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/adobe-photoshop-vs-pixlr - [Adobe Illustrator](/demand/global-en/brands/adobe-illustrator) - [GIMP](/demand/global-en/brands/gimp) - [CorelDRAW](/demand/global-en/brands/coreldraw) - [Inkscape](/demand/global-en/brands/inkscape) - [Fotor](/demand/global-en/brands/fotor) - [Adobe InDesign](/demand/global-en/brands/adobe-indesign) - [Affinity](/demand/global-en/brands/affinity) - [Kittl](/demand/global-en/brands/kittl) - [Microsoft Designer](/demand/global-en/brands/microsoft-designer) - [Paint.NET](/demand/global-en/brands/paint-net) - [PhotoScape](/demand/global-en/brands/photoscape) - [Scribus](/demand/global-en/brands/scribus) - [VistaCreate](/demand/global-en/brands/vistacreate) - [Visme](/demand/global-en/brands/visme) - [Pixelmator](/demand/global-en/brands/pixelmator) - [PaintShop Pro](/demand/global-en/brands/paintshop-pro) - [QuarkXPress](/demand/global-en/brands/quarkxpress) - [Linearity Curve](/demand/global-en/brands/linearity-curve) - [Boxy SVG](/demand/global-en/brands/boxy-svg) - [Amadine](/demand/global-en/brands/amadine) - [Swift Publisher](/demand/global-en/brands/swift-publisher) - [Xara](/demand/global-en/brands/xara) - [Vectr](/demand/global-en/brands/vectr) - [VivaDesigner](/demand/global-en/brands/vivadesigner) - [Acorn](/demand/global-en/brands/acorn) ## Who owns Adobe Photoshop? Adobe Photoshop is owned by Adobe. Brandwave also tracks Magento, Adobe Express, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Marketo Engage and Adobe Workfront, owned by the same company, worldwide. - [Adobe](/demand/global-en/companies/adobe): Owns 12 tracked brands. ## Methodology - [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused. ## Frequently asked questions ### Who owns Adobe Photoshop? Adobe Photoshop is owned by Adobe. Brandwave also tracks Magento, Adobe Express, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Marketo Engage and Adobe Workfront, owned by the same company, worldwide. ## Cite this page Brandwave. "Adobe Photoshop: search popularity and Share of Search worldwide". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/brands/adobe-photoshop This page is also available as HTML at https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/brands/adobe-photoshop. 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