How popular isFlameshot?
In September 2026, people searched for Flameshot by name about 40,500 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.78% of all global screen capture tool searches, placing Flameshot fifth out of ten tools. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about screen capture tools, Flameshot appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the ten.
Flameshot is the fifth most searched of 10 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
OBS StudioShare of searches 91%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ShareXShare of searches 3.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
CamtasiaShare of searches 1.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th- SnagitShare of searches 1.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
- FlameshotShare of searches 0.78%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top screen capture tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Flameshot was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Flameshot is the sixth most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- ShareX1st
CleanShot X2nd- OBS Studio3rd
Loom4th- Snagit5th
- Flameshot6th
Screen Studio7th- Camtasia8th
ScreenPal–
Tella–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- ShareX5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- OBS Studio4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Snagit3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- CleanShot X3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Loom3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Flameshot2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Camtasia1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Screen Studio1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- ScreenPal0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Tella0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about screen capture tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which screen capture tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best screen capture tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best screen capture tool for sharing screens?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“screen capture tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“screen capture software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which screen capture tools compete with Flameshot?
Share of searches by month for OBS Studio, ShareX, Flameshot. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | OBS Studio | ShareX | Camtasia | Snagit | Flameshot | CleanShot X | Screen Studio | Loom | ScreenPal | Tella |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 90.2% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.78% | 0.63% | 0.52% | 0.63% | 0.19% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 91.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.72% | 0.58% | 0.48% | 0.6% | 0.14% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 92.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.59% | 0.53% | 0.48% | 0.82% | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 92.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.58% | 0.51% | 0.47% | 0.8% | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 90.3% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.78% | 0.57% | 0.64% | 0.89% | 0.16% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 89.4% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.77% | 0.69% | 0.95% | 1.5% | 0.15% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 90.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.64% | 0.87% | 1.4% | 0.14% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 90.6% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.78% | 0.7% | 0.78% | 1.1% | 0.13% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 93% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.65% | 0.48% | 0.65% | 0.88% | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 90% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.62% | 0.85% | 1.2% | 0.09% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 91% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.63% | 0.86% | 0.5% | 0.12% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 91% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.78% | 0.71% | 0.64% | 0.36% | 0.13% | 0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 91% | 4.7M | +11% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 3.5% | 185K | +27.3% | +0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.4% | 74K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.4% | 74K | +22.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.78% | 40.5K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 0.71% | 37K | +25% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 0.64% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.36% | 18.7K | -20.4% | -0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.13% | 6.6K | +22.2% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.01% | 720 | -55% | 0 points |
91%
Held 1st. 4.7M estimated branded searches, +11% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
ShareX3.5%
Held 2nd. 185K estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
3.
Camtasia1.4%
Held 3rd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
4.
Snagit1.4%
Held 4th. 74K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.78%
Held 5th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.71%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 37K estimated branded searches, +25% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.64%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
8.
Loom0.36%
Held 8th. 18.7K estimated branded searches, -20.4% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.13%
Held 9th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Tella0.01%
Held 10th. 720 estimated branded searches, -55% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Flameshot changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Flameshot worldwide held steady at 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Flameshot’s share of searches among screen capture tools worldwide held steady at 0.78%.
How did search popularity change for screen capture tools worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, CleanShot X rose from 7th to 6th among screen capture tools worldwide.
In September 2026, Screen Studio fell from 6th to 7th among screen capture tools worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Tella worldwide rose 22% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 720 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for ShareX worldwide rose 10.9% over 12 measured months, from 166K to 185K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Loom worldwide fell 42.5% over 12 measured months, from 32.5K to 18.7K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for ScreenPal worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 6.6K in September 2026.
How are Flameshot’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Flameshot’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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