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How popular isBeFunky?

In September 2026, people searched for BeFunky by name about 301,000 times worldwide, an 82.4% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 3.3% of all global online photo editor searches, placing BeFunky sixth out of six editors. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about online photo editors, BeFunky appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

BeFunky is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. PhotopeaShare of searches 36.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. Adobe PhotoshopShare of searches 23.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. PicsartShare of searches 19.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  4. PixlrShare of searches 11.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  5. BeFunkyShare of searches 3.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top online photo editors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, BeFunky was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. BeFunky is the fourth most recommended of the six.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Photopea1st
  2. Pixlr2nd
  3. Adobe Photoshop3rd
  4. BeFunky4th
  5. Picsart5th
  6. Fotor5th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Photopea5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Pixlr5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Adobe Photoshop4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • BeFunky2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Picsart1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Fotor1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about online photo editors

5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.

Which online photo editors compete with BeFunky?

BeFunky against online photo editors worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Photopea, Adobe Photoshop, Picsart, Pixlr, Fotor, BeFunky. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPhotopeaAdobe PhotoshopPicsartPixlrFotorBeFunky
Oct 202534.6%25.9%18.1%13.8%6.1%1.4%
Nov 202530.4%27.8%20%15.2%5.4%1.2%
Dec 202532.4%25.6%21.3%12.7%6.8%1.3%
Jan 202633.7%25.1%21.7%13.2%5%1.4%
Feb 202634.8%26%21.6%12%4.7%0.94%
Mar 202633.7%25.2%21.7%12.9%5.3%1.1%
Apr 202633.4%25%25%10.9%4.8%0.9%
May 202634.5%24.5%25%11.5%3.5%1.1%
Jun 202636.8%22.5%25.4%10.2%3.5%1.5%
Jul 202637.1%22.7%25.2%10.6%3.5%1%
Aug 202636.8%22.5%24.7%9.8%5.2%0.99%
Sep 202636.8%23.9%19.8%11.5%4.7%3.3%

  1. 1.Photopea

    36.8%

    Held 1st. 3.4M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  2. 2.Adobe Photoshop

    23.9%

    Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 2.2M estimated branded searches, +6% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.

  3. 3.Picsart

    19.8%

    Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 1.8M estimated branded searches, -20.1% vs prior month. Share -4.9 points.

  4. 4.Pixlr

    11.5%

    Held 4th. 1M estimated branded searches, +17.5% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.

  5. 5.Fotor

    4.7%

    Held 5th. 427K estimated branded searches, -10.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  6. 6.BeFunky

    3.3%

    Held 6th. 301K estimated branded searches, +232.6% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.

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How has branded search demand for BeFunky changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for BeFunky worldwide rose from 165K to 301K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BeFunky’s share of searches among online photo editors worldwide increased from 1.4% to 3.3%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BeFunky’s share of searches among online photo editors worldwide peaked at 3.3% in September 2026 and was lowest at 0.9% in April 2026.

How did search popularity change for online photo editors worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Adobe Photoshop overtook Picsart to rank 2nd among online photo editors worldwide, with 23.9% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, BeFunky gained share of searches among online photo editors worldwide, from 0.99% to 3.3%.

  3. In September 2026, Pixlr gained share of searches among online photo editors worldwide, from 9.8% to 11.5%.

  4. In September 2026, Picsart lost share of searches among online photo editors worldwide, from 24.7% to 19.8%.

  5. In September 2026, Fotor lost share of searches among online photo editors worldwide, from 5.2% to 4.7%.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Photopea worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 4.1M to 3.4M in September 2026.

How are BeFunky’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BeFunky’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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