How popular isArena PLM?
In September 2026, people searched for Arena PLM by name about 2,400 times worldwide, a 26.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 2.5% of all global product lifecycle management software searches, placing Arena PLM sixth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about product lifecycle management software, Arena PLM appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the seven.
Arena PLM is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
Autodesk MayaShare of searches 50.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
TeamcenterShare of searches 22.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
WindchillShare of searches 12.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ENOVIAShare of searches 8.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd- Arena PLMShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top product lifecycle management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Arena PLM was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Arena PLM is the fifth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Teamcenter5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Windchill5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Autodesk Fusion Manage5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ENOVIA4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Arena PLM3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Aras Innovator2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Autodesk Maya0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about product lifecycle management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which product lifecycle management software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best product lifecycle management software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best product lifecycle management software for manufacturing product data?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“product lifecycle management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plm systems”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which product lifecycle management software compete with Arena PLM?
Share of searches by month for Autodesk Maya, Teamcenter, Windchill, ENOVIA, Aras Innovator, Arena PLM. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Autodesk Maya | Teamcenter | Windchill | ENOVIA | Aras Innovator | Arena PLM | Autodesk Fusion Manage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.8% | 20.5% | 11.5% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.36% |
| Nov 2025 | 57% | 20.9% | 11.8% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.37% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.8% | 20.4% | 11.5% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.36% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.2% | 20.3% | 12.3% | 7.4% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.44% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.3% | 23% | 14% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.3% | 18.8% | 18.2% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.33% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.8% | 20.5% | 11.5% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.36% |
| May 2026 | 52.7% | 23.6% | 11.7% | 7% | 2.6% | 2% | 0.41% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.3% | 22.6% | 15.5% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.33% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.6% | 23.1% | 13% | 6.9% | 3% | 2% | 0.33% |
| Aug 2026 | 52% | 23.3% | 13.1% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.34% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.8% | 22.8% | 12.8% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 50.8% | 49.5K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.8% | 22.2K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.8% | 12.5K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.3% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +1.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.5% | 2.4K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.5% | 2.4K | +50% | +0.8 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.4% | 390 | +21.9% | +0.1 points |
50.8%
Held 1st. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
22.8%
Held 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
12.8%
Held 3rd. 12.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
4.
ENOVIA8.3%
Held 4th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
2.5%
Held 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.5%
Held 6th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
0.4%
Held 7th. 390 estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Arena PLM changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Arena PLM worldwide rose from 1.9K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arena PLM’s share of searches among product lifecycle management software worldwide increased from 1.8% to 2.5%.
How did search popularity change for product lifecycle management software worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, ENOVIA gained share of searches among product lifecycle management software worldwide, from 6.9% to 8.3%.
In September 2026, Arena PLM gained share of searches among product lifecycle management software worldwide, from 1.7% to 2.5%.

In September 2026, Autodesk Maya lost share of searches among product lifecycle management software worldwide, from 52% to 50.8%.

In September 2026, Teamcenter lost share of searches among product lifecycle management software worldwide, from 23.3% to 22.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Aras Innovator worldwide fell 17.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.4K in September 2026.
How are Arena PLM’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arena PLM’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.
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