How popular isMicrosoft Visio?
In September 2026, people searched for Microsoft Visio by name about 414,000 times worldwide, a 22.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.1% of all global org chart software searches, placing Microsoft Visio ninth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about org chart software, Microsoft Visio did not appear in any of the answers.
Microsoft Visio is the ninth most searched of 10 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
FunctionlyShare of searches 27.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
ChartHopShare of searches 12.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
LucidchartShare of searches 12.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
OrgvueShare of searches 12.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Microsoft VisioShare of searches 3.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top org chart software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Microsoft Visio 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Lucidchart5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Organimi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ChartHop3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Functionly1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pingboard1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Orgvue0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ingentis0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Canva0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Visio0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Creately0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about org chart software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which org chart software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tools for making an org chart?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best org chart software for a growing company?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“org chart software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“org chart maker”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Which org chart software compete with Microsoft Visio?
Share of searches by month for Functionly, ChartHop, Lucidchart, Orgvue, Organimi, Ingentis, Pingboard, Canva, Microsoft Visio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Functionly | ChartHop | Lucidchart | Orgvue | Organimi | Ingentis | Pingboard | Canva | Microsoft Visio | Creately |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 14.4% | 14.4% | 2.4% | 11.8% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 17.6% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 0.23% |
| Nov 2025 | 15.3% | 12.5% | 2.1% | 12.5% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 18.8% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 0.17% |
| Dec 2025 | 18.1% | 14.8% | 3.6% | 9.8% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 18.1% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 0.16% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.9% | 9% | 3.2% | 4.8% | 7.3% | 4.8% | 7.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 12.3% | 12.3% | 27.7% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 12.4% | 12.4% | 22.8% | 10.1% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 15% | 15% | 15% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.14% |
| May 2026 | 15% | 12.3% | 15% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 8.2% | 5% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 15.6% | 15.6% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 3.5% | 0.25% |
| Jul 2026 | 14.3% | 11.7% | 32.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 11.7% | 14.3% | 32.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 9.9% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 0.17% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 3rd to 1st | 27.8% | 8.1K | +125% | +16.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 1st | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.3% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -1.9 points | |
| 3, moved from 1st to 3rd | 12.3% | 3.6K | -63.6% | -19.8 pointsmoved from 1st to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 12.3% | 3.6K | +24.1% | +2.9 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 9.9% | 2.9K | 0% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 8.2% | 2.4K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 8.2% | 2.4K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 5.5% | 1.6K | +23.1% | +1.3 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 3.1% | 910 | -7.1% | -0.1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.17% | 50 | +25% | 0 points |
27.8%
Moved from 3rd to 1st. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +125% vs prior month. Share +16.1 points.
2.
ChartHop12.3%
Held 2nd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
12.3%
Moved from 1st to 3rd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -63.6% vs prior month. Share -19.8 points.
4.
Orgvue12.3%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
5.
Organimi9.9%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
6.
Ingentis8.2%
Held 6th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
8.2%
Held 7th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
8.
Canva5.5%
Held 8th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
3.1%
Held 9th. 910 estimated branded searches, -7.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
10.
Creately0.17%
Held 10th. 50 estimated branded searches, +25% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Microsoft Visio and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Microsoft Visio
15 comparisons
- draw.io vs Microsoft Visio
- Excalidraw vs Microsoft Visio
- Lucidchart vs Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Visio vs Miro
- Microsoft Visio vs SmartDraw
- Creately vs Microsoft Visio
- Gliffy vs Microsoft Visio
- Canva vs Microsoft Visio
- ChartHop vs Microsoft Visio
- Functionly vs Microsoft Visio
- Ingentis vs Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Visio vs Organimi
- Microsoft Visio vs Orgvue
- Microsoft Visio vs Pingboard
- Microsoft Visio vs Whimsical
How has branded search demand for Microsoft Visio changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Microsoft Visio worldwide fell from 537K to 414K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Visio’s share of searches among org chart software worldwide decreased from 5.3% to 3.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Visio’s share of searches among org chart software worldwide peaked at 5.8% in February 2026 and was lowest at 2.7% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Visio fell from 8th to 9th among org chart software worldwide.
How did search popularity change for org chart software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Functionly overtook Lucidchart and ChartHop to become the leader among org chart software worldwide, with 27.8% of the searches.

In September 2026, Orgvue overtook Organimi to rank 4th among org chart software worldwide, with 12.3% of the searches.

In September 2026, Canva gained share of searches among org chart software worldwide, from 4.2% to 5.5%.

In September 2026, Organimi gained share of searches among org chart software worldwide, from 9.4% to 9.9%.

In September 2026, Lucidchart lost share of searches among org chart software worldwide, from 32.1% to 12.3%.

In September 2026, ChartHop lost share of searches among org chart software worldwide, from 14.3% to 12.3%.
How are Microsoft Visio’s branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Microsoft Visio’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.
- flowchart microsoft visio
- microsoft visio
- microsoft visio app
- microsoft visio diagrams
- microsoft visio org chart
- microsoftvisio
- visio
- visio org chart
Who owns Microsoft Visio?
Microsoft Visio is owned by Microsoft. Brandwave also tracks
Microsoft Copilot,
Azure AI Document Intelligence, Azure AI Search,
Azure Bicep,
Azure Blob Storage,
Azure Container Apps,
Azure Container Registry,
Azure Cosmos DB,
Azure Data Factory,
Azure DevOps,
Azure Machine Learning,
Azure Service Bus, Azure Stream Analytics,
Bing,
Clipchamp,
GitHub Actions,
GitHub Copilot,
LinkedIn,
LinkedIn Ads, LinkedIn Recruiter,
LinkedIn Sales Navigator,
Microsoft 365,
Microsoft Advertising,
Microsoft Authenticator,
Microsoft Azure,
Microsoft Bookings,
Microsoft Clarity, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management,
Microsoft Designer,
Microsoft Dynamics 365,
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management,
Microsoft Edge,
Microsoft Entra,
Microsoft Forms,
Microsoft Learn, Microsoft OneNote,
Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Power Automate Process Mining,
Microsoft Power BI,
Microsoft PowerPoint,
Microsoft Purview,
Microsoft Surface,
Microsoft Teams,
Microsoft To Do,
Microsoft Translator,
Microsoft Whiteboard,
Minecraft,
OneDrive, OneNote,
Outlook, Power Automate, Power BI,
SharePoint,
Xbox and
Xbox Game Pass, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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Where does Microsoft Visio compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagramming software | 5th of 10 | 6.8% | Show ranking |
| Org chart software | 9th of 10 | 3.1% | Shown above |

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