How popular isCursor in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 2.9M branded searches for Cursor worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Cursor holds 48.4% estimated Share of Search among code editors worldwide and is ranked 1st of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Cursor48.4%Visual Studio Code45.5%
JetBrains3.3%
Sublime Text2.7%
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Which code editors compete with Cursor?
Share of Search by month for Cursor, Visual Studio Code, JetBrains, Sublime Text. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Cursor | Visual Studio Code | JetBrains | Sublime Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.1% | 43.3% | 4.8% | 3.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.4% | 43.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.5% | 40.5% | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.8% | 40.9% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.9% | 40.8% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.4% | 36.4% | 4% | 3.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.1% | 36.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| May 2026 | 53% | 40.4% | 3.6% | 3% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.7% | 37.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.6% | 45.4% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.4% | 45.5% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.4% | 2.9M | -0.65% | -0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 45.5% | 2.7M | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.3% | 201K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.7% | 165K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Cursor48.4%
Held 1st. 2.9M estimated branded searches, -0.65% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
45.5%
Held 2nd. 2.7M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.3%
Held 3rd. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.7%
Held 4th. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Cursor and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Cursor changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Cursor worldwide held steady, from 3M to 2.9M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Cursor’s estimated Share of Search among code editors worldwide peaked at 57.7% in June 2026 and was lowest at 48.1% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for code editors worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for JetBrains worldwide fell 33.2% over 11 measured months, from 301K to 201K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sublime Text worldwide fell 32.9% over 11 measured months, from 246K to 165K in August 2026.
Where does Cursor compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI coding tools | 3rd of 7 | 23.7% | Show ranking |
| Code editors | 1st of 4 | 48.4% | Shown above |
| AI coding agents | 1st of 5 | 51.8% | Show ranking |
How is Cursor measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cursor’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.
38 branded search terms
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Who owns Cursor?
Cursor is owned by Anysphere. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by Anysphere.
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