How popular isFoxit in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 442K branded searches for Foxit worldwide which is down 25.4% over the last 11 months. Foxit holds 1.6% estimated Share of Search among PDF editing software worldwide and is ranked 4th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
iLovePDF88.1%
Smallpdf5.5%Adobe Acrobat4.3%
Foxit1.6%
Nitro0.42%
PDF Expert0.1%
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Which PDF editing software compete with Foxit?
Share of Search by month for iLovePDF, Smallpdf, Adobe Acrobat, Foxit. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | iLovePDF | Smallpdf | Adobe Acrobat | Foxit | Nitro | PDF Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 84.8% | 6.4% | 6.2% | 2% | 0.44% | 0.14% |
| Nov 2025 | 86% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 0.46% | 0.14% |
| Dec 2025 | 84.5% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 0.45% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 83.4% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 0.54% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 83.3% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 0.45% | 0.14% |
| Mar 2026 | 86% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 0.38% | 0.14% |
| Apr 2026 | 86.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 0.38% | 0.11% |
| May 2026 | 86.2% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 0.38% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 86.4% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 87.6% | 6% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 0.49% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 88.1% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 0.42% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 88.1% | 24.9M | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 5.5% | 1.5M | -8.7% | -0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.3% | 1.2M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.6% | 442K | -2.4% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.42% | 120K | -14.1% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.1% | 27.1K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
iLovePDF88.1%
Held 1st. 24.9M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
2.
Smallpdf5.5%
Held 2nd. 1.5M estimated branded searches, -8.7% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
4.3%
Held 3rd. 1.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Foxit1.6%
Held 4th. 442K estimated branded searches, -2.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Nitro0.42%
Held 5th. 120K estimated branded searches, -14.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.1%
Held 6th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Foxit and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Foxit changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Foxit worldwide fell from 593K to 442K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Foxit’s estimated Share of Search among PDF editing software worldwide held steady, from 2% to 1.6%.
How did search popularity change for PDF editing software worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, iLovePDF gained estimated Share of Search among PDF editing software worldwide, from 87.6% to 88.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Adobe Acrobat worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 1.8M to 1.2M in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for PDF Expert worldwide fell 33.1% over 11 measured months, from 40.5K to 27.1K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Foxit worldwide fell 25.4% over 11 measured months, from 593K to 442K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Smallpdf worldwide fell 17.6% over 11 measured months, from 1.9M to 1.5M in August 2026.
Where does Foxit compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDF editing software | 4th of 6 | 1.6% | Shown above |
| PDF editing platforms | 2nd of 5 | 18.2% | Show ranking |
How is Foxit measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Foxit’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.
8 branded search terms
- foxit
- foxit app
- foxit com
- foxit pdf
- foxit pdf editor
- foxit reader
- foxit software
- pdf foxit
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