How popular isAffinity in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 289K branded searches for Affinity worldwide which is down 54.8% over the last 11 months. Affinity holds 6.4% estimated Share of Search among photo editing software worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Adobe Photoshop63.6%
Affinity6.4%
Capture One2%
Luminar Neo1.3%
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Which photo editing software compete with Affinity?
Share of Search by month for Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Affinity. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Lightroom | Affinity | Capture One | Luminar Neo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.2% | 20.4% | 10% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.2% | 17.6% | 20.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.5% | 21.6% | 9% | 2% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.5% | 22.7% | 8.7% | 2% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.4% | 23.6% | 7% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 65.1% | 24.5% | 6.8% | 2% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.7% | 24.5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 67% | 23.9% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.9% | 24.6% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.2% | 22.9% | 6.4% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.6% | 26.7% | 6.4% | 2% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 63.6% | 2.9M | -6.4% | -3.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.7% | 1.2M | +15.6% | +3.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.4% | 289K | -1.5% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2% | 90.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.3% | 60.5K | -18.2% | -0.3 points |
63.6%
Held 1st. 2.9M estimated branded searches, -6.4% vs prior month. Share -3.6 points.
26.7%
Held 2nd. 1.2M estimated branded searches, +15.6% vs prior month. Share +3.9 points.
3.
Affinity6.4%
Held 3rd. 289K estimated branded searches, -1.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2%
Held 4th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.3%
Held 5th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Compare search popularity between Affinity and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Affinity changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Affinity worldwide fell from 640K to 289K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Affinity’s estimated Share of Search among photo editing software worldwide decreased from 10% to 6.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Affinity’s estimated Share of Search among photo editing software worldwide peaked at 20.4% in November 2025 and was lowest at 5.8% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for photo editing software worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Adobe Lightroom gained estimated Share of Search among photo editing software worldwide, from 22.9% to 26.7%.
In August 2026, Adobe Photoshop lost estimated Share of Search among photo editing software worldwide, from 67.2% to 63.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Affinity worldwide fell 54.8% over 11 measured months, from 640K to 289K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Luminar Neo worldwide fell 45% over 11 measured months, from 110K to 60.5K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Capture One worldwide fell 17.7% over 11 measured months, from 110K to 90.5K in August 2026.
Where does Affinity compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic design software | 13th of 31 | 0.16% | Show ranking |
| Image editing software | 7th of 13 | 2.4% | Show ranking |
| Photo editing software | 3rd of 5 | 6.4% | Shown above |
| Vector graphics software | 4th of 10 | 10.3% | Show ranking |
| Illustration software | 4th of 5 | 12.1% | Show ranking |
| Desktop publishing software | 2nd of 7 | 41.6% | Show ranking |
How is Affinity measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Affinity’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.
127 branded search terms
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Who owns Affinity?
Affinity is owned by 
Canva. Brandwave also tracks Canva, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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