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 10.3% estimated Share of Search among vector graphics software worldwide and is ranked 4th of 10 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Adobe Illustrator30.4%
CorelDRAW27.6%
Inkscape22.3%
Affinity10.3%
Kittl8.5%
Linearity Curve0.39%
Boxy SVG0.31%Amadine0.09%
Xara0.06%
Vectr0.06%
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Which vector graphics software compete with Affinity?
Share of Search by month for Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Inkscape, Affinity, Kittl. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Adobe Illustrator | CorelDRAW | Inkscape | Affinity | Kittl | Linearity Curve | Boxy SVG | Amadine | Xara | Vectr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.8% | 25.3% | 19.9% | 17.3% | 11.6% | 0.51% | 0.35% | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.2% | 20.8% | 17.1% | 32.9% | 8.2% | 0.35% | 0.3% | 0.07% | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.3% | 26.3% | 20.7% | 16.8% | 9.9% | 0.48% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.7% | 27.7% | 22.7% | 14.2% | 10.7% | 0.52% | 0.27% | 0.09% | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 12.2% | 9.7% | 0.52% | 0.43% | 0.1% | 0.08% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.7% | 26.1% | 24.4% | 12% | 9.7% | 0.51% | 0.47% | 0.1% | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.6% | 25.9% | 24% | 10.9% | 9.5% | 0.47% | 0.43% | 0.1% | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 28.1% | 26.5% | 25.4% | 10.1% | 8.7% | 0.49% | 0.44% | 0.11% | 0.06% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.2% | 27.9% | 21.9% | 11.2% | 8.6% | 0.51% | 0.4% | 0.09% | 0.06% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.7% | 27.6% | 21.3% | 10.1% | 8.3% | 0.46% | 0.31% | 0.09% | 0.05% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.4% | 27.6% | 22.3% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 0.39% | 0.31% | 0.09% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 30.4% | 856K | -7.3% | -1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.6% | 778K | -3.4% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 22.3% | 628K | +0.83% | +0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.3% | 289K | -1.5% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.5% | 241K | -0.96% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.39% | 11.1K | -17.4% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.31% | 8.7K | -3.8% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.09% | 2.6K | +0.78% | 0 points | |
| 9, moved from 10th to 9th | 0.06% | 1.6K | +2.6% | 0 pointsmoved from 10th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 9th to 10th | 0.06% | 1.6K | -24.2% | 0 pointsmoved from 9th to 10th |
30.4%
Held 1st. 856K estimated branded searches, -7.3% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
27.6%
Held 2nd. 778K estimated branded searches, -3.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Inkscape22.3%
Held 3rd. 628K estimated branded searches, +0.83% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
4.
Affinity10.3%
Held 4th. 289K estimated branded searches, -1.5% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.
Kittl8.5%
Held 5th. 241K estimated branded searches, -0.96% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.39%
Held 6th. 11.1K estimated branded searches, -17.4% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
7.
Boxy SVG0.31%
Held 7th. 8.7K estimated branded searches, -3.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
0.09%
Held 8th. 2.6K estimated branded searches, +0.78% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Xara0.06%
Moved from 10th to 9th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +2.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Vectr0.06%
Moved from 9th to 10th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -24.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Affinity and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Affinity
17 comparisons
- Adobe InDesign vs Affinity
- Adobe Lightroom vs Affinity
- Affinity vs Canva
- Affinity vs CorelDRAW
- Affinity vs Fotor
- Affinity vs GIMP
- Affinity vs Inkscape
- Affinity vs Krita
- Affinity vs Procreate
- Affinity vs Clip Studio Paint
- Affinity vs Kittl
- Affinity vs Microsoft Designer
- Affinity vs Luminar Neo
- Affinity vs Paint.NET
- Affinity vs PhotoScape
- Affinity vs Capture One
- Affinity vs Scribus
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 vector graphics software worldwide decreased from 17.3% to 10.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Affinity’s estimated Share of Search among vector graphics software worldwide peaked at 32.9% in November 2025 and was lowest at 10.1% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for vector graphics software worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, Inkscape gained estimated Share of Search among vector graphics software worldwide, from 21.3% to 22.3%.
In August 2026, Adobe Illustrator lost estimated Share of Search among vector graphics software worldwide, from 31.7% to 30.4%.
In August 2026, Xara rose from 10th to 9th among vector graphics software worldwide.
In August 2026, Vectr fell from 9th to 10th among vector graphics software worldwide.
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 Kittl worldwide fell 43.8% over 11 measured months, from 428K to 241K 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 | 6.3% | Show ranking |
| Vector graphics software | 4th of 10 | 10.3% | Shown above |
| Illustration software | 4th of 5 | 12.1% | Show ranking |
| Desktop publishing software | 2nd of 7 | 41.2% | 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
- affinity app
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- affinity by canva
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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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