How popular isOBS Studio in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 4.8M branded searches for OBS Studio worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. OBS Studio holds 96.6% estimated Share of Search among screen recording software worldwide and is ranked 1st of 7 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which screen recording software compete with OBS Studio?
Share of Search by month for OBS Studio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | OBS Studio | Camtasia | Snagit | Loom | ScreenPal | Zight | Tella |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 95.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.54% | 0.2% | 0.13% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 95.6% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.49% | 0.15% | 0.12% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 96% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.73% | 0.12% | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 96.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.1% | 0.14% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 95.4% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.79% | 0.16% | 0.11% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 94.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.16% | 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 95.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.14% | 0.1% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 95.5% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.13% | 0.16% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 96.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.09% | 0.07% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 95.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 96.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.39% | 0.12% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 96.6% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.24% | 0.13% | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 96.6% | 4.8M | +8.5% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 1.5% | 74K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.5% | 74K | +22.3% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.24% | 12.1K | -33.1% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.13% | 6.6K | +22.2% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.09% | 4.4K | +22.2% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.01% | 720 | -55% | 0 points |
96.6%
Held 1st. 4.8M estimated branded searches, +8.5% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.
Camtasia1.5%
Held 2nd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
3.
Snagit1.5%
Held 3rd. 74K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.
Loom0.24%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.13%
Held 5th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Zight0.09%
Held 6th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Tella0.01%
Held 7th. 720 estimated branded searches, -55% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between OBS Studio and its closest rivals
Every comparison with OBS Studio
15 comparisons
- OBS Studio vs Streamlabs
- OBS Studio vs StreamYard
- OBS Studio vs Restream
- Bandicam vs OBS Studio
- OBS Studio vs Zight
- OBS Studio vs ScreenPal
- Loom vs OBS Studio
- OBS Studio vs Screencastify
- Camtasia vs OBS Studio
- OBS Studio vs Snagit
- OBS Studio vs vMix
- OBS Studio vs XSplit
- Elgato vs OBS Studio
- Ecamm Live vs OBS Studio
- OBS Studio vs Tella
How has branded search demand for OBS Studio changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for OBS Studio worldwide held steady at 4.8M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OBS Studio’s estimated Share of Search among screen recording software worldwide increased from 95.2% to 96.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OBS Studio’s estimated Share of Search among screen recording software worldwide peaked at 96.6% in June 2026 and was lowest at 94.4% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for screen recording software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
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 Loom worldwide fell 55.4% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 12.1K 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.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Zight worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 4.4K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Camtasia worldwide fell 32.7% over 12 measured months, from 110K to 74K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Snagit worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 74K in September 2026.
Where does OBS Studio compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live streaming software | 1st of 6 | 80.6% | Show ranking |
| Screen recording tools | 1st of 8 | 88.4% | Show ranking |
| Screen recording apps | 1st of 6 | 96.3% | Show ranking |
| Screen recording software | 1st of 7 | 96.6% | Shown above |
| Game capture software | 1st of 4 | 96.4% | Show ranking |
How is OBS Studio measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OBS Studio’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.
4 branded search terms
- obs
- obs screen recording
- obs studio
- obsstudio
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