How popular isdraw.io?
In September 2026, people searched for draw.io by name about 2.3 million times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 39.3% of all global online whiteboard platform searches, placing draw.io first out of nine platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about online whiteboard platforms, draw.io did not appear in any of the answers.
draw.io is the most searched of 9 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
draw.ioShare of searches 39.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MiroShare of searches 32.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ExcalidrawShare of searches 14.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
LucidchartShare of searches 9.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
FigJamShare of searches 3.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top online whiteboard platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, draw.io did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Miro1st
- FigJam2nd
Microsoft Whiteboard3rd
Mural4th- Excalidraw5th
Lucidspark6th- Lucidchart7th
- draw.io–
Whimsical–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Miro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- FigJam5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Microsoft Whiteboard5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Excalidraw4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Mural3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Lucidchart1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Lucidspark1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- draw.io0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Whimsical0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about online whiteboard platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which online whiteboard platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best online whiteboard platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best online whiteboard platform for team brainstorming?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online whiteboard platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best whiteboard app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which online whiteboard platforms compete with draw.io?
Share of searches by month for draw.io, Miro, Excalidraw, Lucidchart, FigJam. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | draw.io | Miro | Excalidraw | Lucidchart | FigJam | Microsoft Whiteboard | Lucidspark | Mural | Whimsical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.5% | 36.6% | 8.8% | 13.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.54% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.3% | 33.1% | 9.7% | 11.8% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.49% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 39.9% | 33% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.48% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.7% | 33% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0.48% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.4% | 32.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.39% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.7% | 32.6% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.39% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 40% | 32.8% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.32% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 43.4% | 29.4% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.29% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.3% | 32.4% | 14.2% | 9.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.39% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.1% | 31.2% | 16.8% | 9.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.32% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.6% | 30.8% | 16.5% | 9% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 0.46% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.3% | 32.1% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.26% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.3% | 2.3M | +49.3% | +1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 32.1% | 1.9M | +49.3% | +1.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.1% | 823K | +22.3% | -2.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.4% | 550K | +49.5% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.5% | 204K | +21.2% | -0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.3% | 74K | +22.3% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.26% | 15.3K | -18.1% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.03% | 2K | +6.9% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | <0.01% | 110 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
draw.io39.3%
Held 1st. 2.3M estimated branded searches, +49.3% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
2.
Miro32.1%
Held 2nd. 1.9M estimated branded searches, +49.3% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
14.1%
Held 3rd. 823K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
9.4%
Held 4th. 550K estimated branded searches, +49.5% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
5.
FigJam3.5%
Held 5th. 204K estimated branded searches, +21.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
1.3%
Held 6th. 74K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.26%
Held 7th. 15.3K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
8.
Mural0.03%
Held 8th. 2K estimated branded searches, +6.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
<0.01%
Held 9th. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for draw.io changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for draw.io worldwide held steady at 2.3M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, draw.io’s share of searches among online whiteboard platforms worldwide increased from 36.5% to 39.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, draw.io’s share of searches among online whiteboard platforms worldwide peaked at 43.4% in May 2026 and was lowest at 36.5% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, draw.io rose from 2nd to 1st among online whiteboard platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for online whiteboard platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, draw.io gained share of searches among online whiteboard platforms worldwide, from 37.6% to 39.3%.
In September 2026, Miro gained share of searches among online whiteboard platforms worldwide, from 30.8% to 32.1%.
In September 2026, Excalidraw lost share of searches among online whiteboard platforms worldwide, from 16.5% to 14.1%.
In September 2026, FigJam lost share of searches among online whiteboard platforms worldwide, from 4.1% to 3.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Whimsical worldwide rose 57.1% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 110 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Lucidspark worldwide fell 54.9% over 12 measured months, from 33.8K to 15.3K in September 2026.
How are draw.io’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using draw.io’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.
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Where does draw.io compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagramming software | 1st of 10 | 37.6% | Show ranking |
| Online whiteboard platforms | 1st of 9 | 39.3% | Shown above |
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