How popular isCleanShot X in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 37K branded searches for CleanShot X worldwide which is up 12.5% over the last 12 months. CleanShot X holds 4.1% estimated Share of Search among screenshot tools worldwide and is ranked 5th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which screenshot tools compete with CleanShot X?
Share of Search by month for Lightshot, ShareX, Greenshot, Snagit, CleanShot X. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Lightshot | ShareX | Greenshot | Snagit | CleanShot X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.7% | 15.3% | 22.7% | 8.3% | 3% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.4% | 15% | 22.1% | 9.9% | 3.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.6% | 16.5% | 16.4% | 9% | 3.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.3% | 15.5% | 18.8% | 10.3% | 4.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 46% | 16.6% | 25.1% | 9.3% | 3% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.9% | 14.3% | 25.6% | 9.4% | 3.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.1% | 15.2% | 22.4% | 8.2% | 4% |
| May 2026 | 50.1% | 15.2% | 22.4% | 8.2% | 4% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.9% | 14% | 19.8% | 8.9% | 3.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.9% | 20.6% | 15.9% | 7.1% | 3.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.8% | 16.4% | 22.7% | 6.8% | 3.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.4% | 20.3% | 18.1% | 8.1% | 4.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49.4% | 450K | 0% | -1.4 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 20.3% | 185K | +27.3% | +3.9 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 18.1% | 165K | -17.9% | -4.6 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.1% | 74K | +22.3% | +1.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.1% | 37K | +25% | +0.7 points |
49.4%
Held 1st. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
2.
ShareX
20.3%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 185K estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share +3.9 points.
18.1%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -4.6 points.
4.
Snagit8.1%
Held 4th. 74K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
4.1%
Held 5th. 37K estimated branded searches, +25% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
Compare search popularity between CleanShot X and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for CleanShot X changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for CleanShot X worldwide rose from 32.9K to 37K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CleanShot X’s estimated Share of Search among screenshot tools worldwide increased from 3% to 4.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CleanShot X’s estimated Share of Search among screenshot tools worldwide peaked at 4.1% in January 2026 and was lowest at 3% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for screenshot tools worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, ShareX overtook Greenshot to rank 2nd among screenshot tools worldwide, with 20.3% estimated Share of Search.
In September 2026, Snagit gained estimated Share of Search among screenshot tools worldwide, from 6.8% to 8.1%.
In September 2026, CleanShot X gained estimated Share of Search among screenshot tools worldwide, from 3.3% to 4.1%.
In September 2026, Greenshot lost estimated Share of Search among screenshot tools worldwide, from 22.7% to 18.1%.
In September 2026, Lightshot lost estimated Share of Search among screenshot tools worldwide, from 50.8% to 49.4%.
Where does CleanShot X compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screenshot tools | 5th of 5 | 4.1% | Shown above |
| Screen capture tools | 4th of 5 | 9.7% | Show ranking |
| Screenshot and screencast tools | 3rd of 6 | 18.1% | Show ranking |
How is CleanShot X measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CleanShot X’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.
2 branded search terms
- cleanshot
- cleanshot x
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