How popular isDxO PhotoLab?
In September 2026, people searched for DxO PhotoLab by name about 27,100 times worldwide, an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.26% of all global photo editing software searches, placing DxO PhotoLab 13th out of 14 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about photo editing software, DxO PhotoLab appeared in two of the five answers and was the eighth most recommended of the 14.
DxO PhotoLab is the 13th most searched of 14 competitors and the eighth most recommended in AI answers.
PhotopeaShare of searches 32.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 11th
PicsartShare of searches 17.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Adobe LightroomShare of searches 11.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
PixlrShare of searches 10.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
DxO PhotoLabShare of searches 0.26%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
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Top photo editing software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DxO PhotoLab was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. DxO PhotoLab is the eighth most recommended of the 14.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Adobe Lightroom5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Adobe Photoshop5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Capture One5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Affinity5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
GIMP3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Luminar Neo3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
RawTherapee2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DxO PhotoLab2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
CyberLink PhotoDirector2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Photopea1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about photo editing software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which photo editing software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best photo editing software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best photo editing software for advanced photo edits?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“photo editing software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“photo editor software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which photo editing software compete with DxO PhotoLab?
Share of searches by month for Photopea, Picsart, Adobe Lightroom, Pixlr, GIMP, VSCO, Adobe Photoshop, Snapseed, DxO PhotoLab. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Photopea | Picsart | Adobe Lightroom | Pixlr | GIMP | VSCO | Adobe Photoshop | Snapseed | Capture One | Affinity | Luminar Neo | RawTherapee | DxO PhotoLab | CyberLink PhotoDirector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.9% | 16.7% | 9.7% | 12.7% | 8.4% | 6.6% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 0.86% | 1.6% | 0.86% | 0.39% | 0.26% | 0.47% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.2% | 17.9% | 9.7% | 13.6% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.27% | 0.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.1% | 19.1% | 10.4% | 11.4% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 0.96% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.35% | 0.19% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.2% | 18.8% | 10.6% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 0.96% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.35% | 0.19% | 0.43% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.3% | 19.5% | 11% | 10.8% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 0.69% | 0.9% | 0.85% | 0.31% | 0.17% | 0.38% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.8% | 19.2% | 11% | 11.4% | 7.9% | 7.5% | 6% | 3.6% | 0.98% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.29% | 0.2% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 30% | 22.5% | 11% | 9.8% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 6% | 3.6% | 0.66% | 0.72% | 0.99% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.24% |
| May 2026 | 30.9% | 22.4% | 10.8% | 10.3% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 0.68% | 0.74% | 0.83% | 0.31% | 0.2% | 0.25% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.2% | 22.2% | 11.1% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 0.93% | 0.71% | 0.32% | 0.21% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.8% | 22.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 0.89% | 0.94% | 0.73% | 0.32% | 0.22% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.7% | 22% | 11.3% | 8.7% | 7% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 0.88% | 0.78% | 0.59% | 0.32% | 0.22% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.6% | 17.5% | 11.3% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.48% | 0.32% | 0.26% | 0.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.6% | 3.4M | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.5% | 1.8M | -20.1% | -4.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.3% | 1.2M | +0.71% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.2% | 1M | +17.5% | +1.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.3% | 851K | +19.5% | +1.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 6.7% | 692K | -0.43% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 6.5% | 673K | +22.4% | +1.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 3.2% | 329K | -3.6% | -0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.3% | 135K | +49.2% | +0.4 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 1.1% | 115K | +45.3% | +0.3 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.48% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 0.32% | 33.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 13, held 13th | 0.26% | 27.1K | +22.1% | 0 points | |
| 14, held 14th | 0.1% | 9.9K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Photopea32.6%
Held 1st. 3.4M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.
Picsart17.5%
Held 2nd. 1.8M estimated branded searches, -20.1% vs prior month. Share -4.5 points.
11.3%
Held 3rd. 1.2M estimated branded searches, +0.71% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Pixlr10.2%
Held 4th. 1M estimated branded searches, +17.5% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
5.
GIMP8.3%
Held 5th. 851K estimated branded searches, +19.5% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
6.
VSCO6.7%
Held 6th. 692K estimated branded searches, -0.43% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.5%
Held 7th. 673K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
8.Snapseed
3.2%
Held 8th. 329K estimated branded searches, -3.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
1.3%
Held 9th. 135K estimated branded searches, +49.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
10.
Affinity1.1%
Held 10th. 115K estimated branded searches, +45.3% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
11.
Luminar Neo0.48%
Held 11th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
12.
RawTherapee0.32%
Held 12th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
13.
DxO PhotoLab0.26%
Held 13th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.1%
Held 14th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between DxO PhotoLab and its closest rivals
Every comparison with DxO PhotoLab
13 comparisons
- Adobe Lightroom vs DxO PhotoLab
- Adobe Photoshop vs DxO PhotoLab
- Affinity vs DxO PhotoLab
- Capture One vs DxO PhotoLab
- DxO PhotoLab vs GIMP
- DxO PhotoLab vs Luminar Neo
- DxO PhotoLab vs Photopea
- DxO PhotoLab vs Picsart
- DxO PhotoLab vs Pixlr
- DxO PhotoLab vs RawTherapee
- DxO PhotoLab vs Snapseed
- DxO PhotoLab vs VSCO
- CyberLink PhotoDirector vs DxO PhotoLab
How has branded search demand for DxO PhotoLab changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for DxO PhotoLab worldwide fell from 33.1K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DxO PhotoLab rose from 14th to 13th among photo editing software worldwide.
How did search popularity change for photo editing software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Pixlr gained share of searches among photo editing software worldwide, from 8.7% to 10.2%.

In September 2026, GIMP gained share of searches among photo editing software worldwide, from 7% to 8.3%.

In September 2026, Adobe Photoshop gained share of searches among photo editing software worldwide, from 5.4% to 6.5%.

In September 2026, Picsart lost share of searches among photo editing software worldwide, from 22% to 17.5%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Capture One worldwide rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 110K to 135K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for CyberLink PhotoDirector worldwide fell 83.6% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 9.9K in September 2026.
How are DxO PhotoLab’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DxO PhotoLab’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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