How popular isAltium in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 60.5K branded searches for Altium worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Altium holds 1.6% estimated Share of Search among PCB design software worldwide and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which PCB design software compete with Altium?
Share of Search by month for Eagle, KiCad, EasyEDA, Altium. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Eagle | KiCad | EasyEDA | Altium | OrCAD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 96.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.43% | 0.16% |
| Nov 2025 | 96.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.43% | 0.13% |
| Dec 2025 | 96.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.43% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 95.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.63% | 0.19% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.6% | 7.3% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 0.65% |
| Mar 2026 | 83.8% | 6.1% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 0.68% |
| Apr 2026 | 81% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 0.65% |
| May 2026 | 78.2% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 2.1% | 0.63% |
| Jun 2026 | 80.6% | 7.3% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 0.65% |
| Jul 2026 | 79.2% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 0.78% |
| Aug 2026 | 88.4% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 0.39% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 88.4% | 3.4M | +123.3% | +9.2 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 5.3% | 201K | +21.8% | -3.4 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 4.4% | 165K | 0% | -4.4 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.6% | 60.5K | +22.2% | -1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.39% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.4 points |
1.
Eagle
88.4%
Held 1st. 3.4M estimated branded searches, +123.3% vs prior month. Share +9.2 points.
2.KiCad
5.3%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 201K estimated branded searches, +21.8% vs prior month. Share -3.4 points.
3.EasyEDA
4.4%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -4.4 points.
4.Altium
1.6%
Held 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
5.OrCAD
0.39%
Held 5th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
Compare search popularity between Altium and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Altium changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Altium worldwide held steady at 60.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Altium’s estimated Share of Search among PCB design software worldwide increased from 0.43% to 1.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Altium’s estimated Share of Search among PCB design software worldwide peaked at 2.7% in February 2026 and was lowest at 0.43% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for PCB design software worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Eagle gained estimated Share of Search among PCB design software worldwide, from 79.2% to 88.4%.
In August 2026, EasyEDA lost estimated Share of Search among PCB design software worldwide, from 8.7% to 4.4%.
In August 2026, KiCad lost estimated Share of Search among PCB design software worldwide, from 8.7% to 5.3%.
In August 2026, Altium lost estimated Share of Search among PCB design software worldwide, from 2.6% to 1.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for OrCAD worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 22.2K to 14.8K in August 2026.
Where does Altium compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCB design software | 4th of 5 | 1.6% | Shown above |
| Electronic design automation software | 3rd of 5 | 4.5% | Show ranking |
How is Altium measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Altium’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.
1 branded search term
- altium
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