How popular isiLovePDF in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 62.1M branded searches for iLovePDF worldwide which is up 12.3% over the last 12 months. iLovePDF holds 88.6% estimated Share of Search among PDF tools worldwide and is ranked 1st of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
iLovePDF88.6%Adobe Acrobat5.2%
Sejda3.2%
Smallpdf2.2%
Foxit0.65%PDFescape0.24%
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Which PDF tools compete with iLovePDF?
Share of Search by month for iLovePDF, Adobe Acrobat, Sejda, Smallpdf. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | iLovePDF | Adobe Acrobat | Sejda | Smallpdf | Foxit | PDFescape |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 84.9% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.91% | 0.46% |
| Nov 2025 | 86.1% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.38% |
| Dec 2025 | 85.8% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.85% | 0.34% |
| Jan 2026 | 84.9% | 7.1% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.86% | 0.41% |
| Feb 2026 | 84.2% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.85% | 0.33% |
| Mar 2026 | 86% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.31% |
| Apr 2026 | 86.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.81% | 0.31% |
| May 2026 | 86.4% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.72% | 0.31% |
| Jun 2026 | 87.6% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.62% | 0.23% |
| Jul 2026 | 86.9% | 6% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 0.71% | 0.26% |
| Aug 2026 | 87.9% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.26% |
| Sep 2026 | 88.6% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 0.65% | 0.24% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 88.6% | 62.1M | +12.3% | +0.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 5.2% | 3.6M | +11.6% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.2% | 2.2M | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.2% | 1.5M | -0.16% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.65% | 453K | +2.5% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.24% | 165K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
iLovePDF88.6%
Held 1st. 62.1M estimated branded searches, +12.3% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
5.2%
Held 2nd. 3.6M estimated branded searches, +11.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Sejda3.2%
Held 3rd. 2.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
4.
Smallpdf2.2%
Held 4th. 1.5M estimated branded searches, -0.16% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
Foxit0.65%
Held 5th. 453K estimated branded searches, +2.5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.24%
Held 6th. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between iLovePDF and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for iLovePDF changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for iLovePDF worldwide rose from 55.3M to 62.1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, iLovePDF’s estimated Share of Search among PDF tools worldwide increased from 84.9% to 88.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, iLovePDF’s estimated Share of Search among PDF tools worldwide peaked at 88.6% in September 2026 and was lowest at 84.2% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for PDF tools worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, iLovePDF gained estimated Share of Search among PDF tools worldwide, from 87.9% to 88.6%.

Smallpdf’s estimated Share of Search among PDF tools worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.9% to 2.2% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for PDFescape worldwide fell 45.2% over 12 measured months, from 301K to 165K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Adobe Acrobat worldwide fell 25.5% over 12 measured months, from 4.9M to 3.6M in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Foxit worldwide fell 23.6% over 12 measured months, from 592K to 453K in September 2026.
Where does iLovePDF compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDF editing software | 1st of 10 | 86.7% | Show ranking |
| PDF tools | 1st of 6 | 88.6% | Shown above |
| PDF editors | 1st of 8 | 92.8% | Show ranking |
How is iLovePDF measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using iLovePDF’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.
2 branded search terms
- i love pdf
- ilovepdf
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