How popular isObsidian in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 90.5K branded searches for Obsidian worldwide which is up 22.3% over the last 11 months. Obsidian holds 4.6% estimated Share of Search among note taking apps worldwide and is ranked 4th of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which note taking apps compete with Obsidian?
Share of Search by month for OneNote, Notion, Evernote, Obsidian. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | OneNote | Notion | Evernote | Obsidian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.7% | 17.2% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.2% | 17.4% | 15.8% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.7% | 21.4% | 17.4% | 3.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.1% | 20.3% | 15% | 3.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.8% | 19.6% | 13% | 2.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.8% | 22.1% | 12.6% | 2.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.3% | 21.4% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| May 2026 | 60.3% | 22.4% | 14.9% | 2.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 62.3% | 21.3% | 12.6% | 3.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.9% | 23.1% | 14.5% | 3.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.5% | 21.6% | 12.4% | 4.6% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.5% | 1.2M | +22% | +2.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.6% | 428K | +9.2% | -1.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.4% | 246K | 0% | -2.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.6% | 90.5K | +49.6% | +1 points |
1.
OneNote61.5%
Held 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.
2.
Notion21.6%
Held 2nd. 428K estimated branded searches, +9.2% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
3.
Evernote12.4%
Held 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
4.
Obsidian
4.6%
Held 4th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, +49.6% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
Compare search popularity between Obsidian and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Obsidian changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Obsidian worldwide rose from 74K to 90.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Obsidian’s estimated Share of Search among note taking apps worldwide increased from 2.7% to 4.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Obsidian’s estimated Share of Search among note taking apps worldwide peaked at 4.6% in August 2026 and was lowest at 2.4% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for note taking apps worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, OneNote gained estimated Share of Search among note taking apps worldwide, from 58.9% to 61.5%.
In August 2026, Obsidian gained estimated Share of Search among note taking apps worldwide, from 3.6% to 4.6%.
In August 2026, Evernote lost estimated Share of Search among note taking apps worldwide, from 14.5% to 12.4%.
In August 2026, Notion lost estimated Share of Search among note taking apps worldwide, from 23.1% to 21.6%.
Where does Obsidian compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note taking apps | 4th of 4 | 4.6% | Shown above |
| Note apps | 3rd of 6 | 10.5% | Show ranking |
How is Obsidian measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Obsidian’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.
1 branded search term
- obsidian notes
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