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How popular isCinema 4D in search?

In August 2026, there were an estimated 60.5K branded searches for Cinema 4D worldwide which is down 18.2% over the last 11 months. Cinema 4D holds 3.9% estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. SketchUp77.8%
  2. Blender10.5%
  3. 3ds Max4.7%
  4. Cinema 4D3.9%
  5. Autodesk Maya3.2%
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Which 3D modelling software compete with Cinema 4D?

Cinema 4D against 3D modelling software worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for SketchUp, Blender, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Autodesk Maya. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthSketchUpBlender3ds MaxCinema 4DAutodesk Maya
Oct 202580.8%7.3%6%3.3%2.7%
Nov 202581.7%7.4%4.9%3.3%2.7%
Dec 202579%8.7%5.8%3.9%2.6%
Jan 202680.4%8.8%4.8%3.3%2.7%
Feb 202683.4%7.5%4.1%2.8%2.3%
Mar 202681.7%7.4%4.9%3.3%2.7%
Apr 202682.4%7.4%4.1%3.3%2.7%
May 202683.4%7.5%4.1%2.8%2.3%
Jun 202681.7%7.4%4.9%3.3%2.7%
Jul 202677.8%10.5%4.7%3.9%3.2%
Aug 202677.8%10.5%4.7%3.9%3.2%
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  1. 1.SketchUp

    77.8%

    Held 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  2. 2.Blender

    10.5%

    Held 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  3. 3.3ds Max

    4.7%

    Held 3rd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  4. 4.Cinema 4D

    3.9%

    Held 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  5. 5.Autodesk Maya

    3.2%

    Held 5th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare search popularity between Cinema 4D and its closest rivals

How has branded search demand for Cinema 4D changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Cinema 4D worldwide fell from 74K to 60.5K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Cinema 4D’s estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide increased from 3.3% to 3.9%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Cinema 4D’s estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide peaked at 3.9% in December 2025 and was lowest at 2.8% in February 2026.

How did search popularity change for 3D modelling software worldwide in August 2026?

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for 3ds Max worldwide fell 45.2% over 11 measured months, from 135K to 74K in August 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for SketchUp worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 1.8M to 1.2M in August 2026.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Cinema 4D worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 74K to 60.5K in August 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Autodesk Maya worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 60.5K to 49.5K in August 2026.

How is Cinema 4D measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cinema 4D’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

  • cinema 4d

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