How popular isPatSnap in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 12.1K branded searches for PatSnap worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. PatSnap holds 3% estimated Share of Search among patent search platforms worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
- Google Patents92.6%
PatSnap3%
Anaqua1.7%- Lens.org1.4%
Questel1.4%
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Where does PatSnap compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patent search platforms | 2nd of 5 | 3% | Shown below |
| Intellectual property software | 2nd of 6 | 13.8% | Show ranking |
Which patent search platforms compete with PatSnap?
Share of Search by month for Google Patents, PatSnap. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Google Patents | PatSnap | Anaqua | Lens.org | Questel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 93.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 93.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 93.9% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 93.8% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 94% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.92% |
| Mar 2026 | 92.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 93.4% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 93.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 93.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 93.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 92.6% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 92.6% | 368K | -18.2% | -1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 3% | 12.1K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.7% | 6.6K | +22.2% | +0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.4% | 5.4K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.4% | 5.4K | 0% | +0.2 points |
92.6%
Held 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
2.
PatSnap3%
Held 2nd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Anaqua1.7%
Held 3rd. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
4.Lens.org
1.4%
Held 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.
Questel1.4%
Held 5th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare search popularity between PatSnap and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for PatSnap changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for PatSnap worldwide held steady at 12.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, PatSnap’s estimated Share of Search among patent search platforms worldwide increased from 2.5% to 3%.
How did search popularity change for patent search platforms worldwide in August 2026?
3 changes

In August 2026, Anaqua gained estimated Share of Search among patent search platforms worldwide, from 1.1% to 1.7%.
In August 2026, Google Patents lost estimated Share of Search among patent search platforms worldwide, from 93.6% to 92.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Lens.org worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 6.6K to 5.4K in August 2026.
How is PatSnap measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PatSnap’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
- patsnap
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