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title: "Photopea: search popularity and Share of Search worldwide"
description: "Photopea is a browser-based image editor with layered editing, masking and support for PSD and other design formats. It is used for photo manipulation and graphic design. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/brands/photopea"
publisher: "Brandwave"
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# Photopea: search popularity and Share of Search worldwide

Photopea is a browser-based image editor with layered editing, masking and support for PSD and other design formats. It is used for photo manipulation and graphic design. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Brand**: Photopea
- **Market**: Global
- **Measured month**: Aug 2026
- **Share of Search among graphic design software**: 2%

## Where the brand sits

| Competitive set | Rank | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Graphic design software | 3 | 2% | 3.6M |
| Image editing software | 1 | 30.1% | 3.6M |
| Online design tools | 3 | 2.1% | 3.6M |
| Online photo editors | 1 | 34.1% | 3.6M |

- [Graphic design software](/demand/global-en/categories/graphic-design-software)
- [Image editing software](/demand/global-en/categories/image-editing-software)
- [Online design tools](/demand/global-en/categories/online-design-tools)
- [Online photo editors](/demand/global-en/categories/online-photo-editors)

## How has branded search demand for Photopea changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Photopea worldwide fell from 4.3M to 3.6M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Photopea’s estimated Share of Search among graphic design software worldwide held steady, from 1.6% to 2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Photopea’s estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide increased from 27.3% to 30.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Photopea’s estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide peaked at 30.1% in August 2026 and was lowest at 22.3% in November 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Photopea’s estimated Share of Search among online design tools worldwide held steady, from 1.7% to 2.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Photopea’s estimated Share of Search among online photo editors worldwide increased from 32.2% to 34.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Photopea’s estimated Share of Search among online photo editors worldwide peaked at 34.1% in August 2026 and was lowest at 27.8% in November 2025.

## How did search popularity change for graphic design software worldwide in August 2026?

- In August 2026, Canva gained estimated Share of Search among graphic design software worldwide, from 84.3% to 88.8%.
- In August 2026, Adobe Express lost estimated Share of Search among graphic design software worldwide, from 5.3% to 2.7%.
- In August 2026, Picsart lost estimated Share of Search among graphic design software worldwide, from 2% to 1.4%.
- In August 2026, Xara rose from 30th to 28th among graphic design software worldwide.
- In August 2026, Adobe Photoshop rose from 5th to 4th among graphic design software worldwide.
- In August 2026, Inkscape rose from 11th to 10th among graphic design software worldwide.

## How did search popularity change for image editing software worldwide in August 2026?

- In August 2026, Adobe Photoshop overtook Picsart to rank 2nd among image editing software worldwide, at 24.2%.
- In August 2026, Photopea gained estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide, from 27.4% to 30.1%.
- In August 2026, GIMP gained estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide, from 6.6% to 7.1%.
- In August 2026, Picsart lost estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide, from 23.7% to 20.9%.
- In August 2026, Fotor lost estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide, from 5.6% to 4.7%.
- In August 2026, Pixlr lost estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide, from 8.9% to 8.3%.

## How did search popularity change for online design tools worldwide in August 2026?

- In August 2026, Canva gained estimated Share of Search among online design tools worldwide, from 88.4% to 92.4%.
- In August 2026, Adobe Express lost estimated Share of Search among online design tools worldwide, from 5.5% to 2.8%.
- In August 2026, Picsart lost estimated Share of Search among online design tools worldwide, from 2.1% to 1.4%.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Visme worldwide fell 68.6% over 11 measured months, from 192K to 60.4K in August 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for VistaCreate worldwide fell 55.1% over 11 measured months, from 143K to 64.3K in August 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Microsoft Designer worldwide fell 54.5% over 11 measured months, from 492K to 224K in August 2026.

## How did search popularity change for online photo editors worldwide in August 2026?

- In August 2026, Adobe Photoshop overtook Picsart to rank 2nd among online photo editors worldwide, at 27.5%.
- In August 2026, Photopea gained estimated Share of Search among online photo editors worldwide, from 30.7% to 34.1%.
- In August 2026, Picsart lost estimated Share of Search among online photo editors worldwide, from 26.6% to 23.7%.
- In August 2026, Fotor lost estimated Share of Search among online photo editors worldwide, from 6.3% to 5.3%.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Pixlr worldwide fell 41.9% over 11 measured months, from 1.7M to 993K in August 2026.

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Competitive set | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Graphic design software | 4.3M | 1.6% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Graphic design software | 3.5M | 1.6% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Graphic design software | 3.5M | 2% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Graphic design software | 3.5M | 1.7% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Graphic design software | 3.5M | 1.6% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Graphic design software | 3.6M | 1.6% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Graphic design software | 3.6M | 1.6% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Graphic design software | 3.5M | 1.6% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Graphic design software | 3.5M | 1.9% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Graphic design software | 3.6M | 2.3% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Graphic design software | 3.6M | 2% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | Graphic design software | — | — | — |
| Oct 2025 | Image editing software | 4.3M | 27.3% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Image editing software | 3.5M | 22.3% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Image editing software | 3.5M | 25.6% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Image editing software | 3.5M | 26.1% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Image editing software | 3.5M | 27.4% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Image editing software | 3.6M | 26.5% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Image editing software | 3.6M | 25.2% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Image editing software | 3.5M | 25.7% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Image editing software | 3.5M | 27.4% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Image editing software | 3.6M | 27.4% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Image editing software | 3.6M | 30.1% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | Image editing software | — | — | — |
| Oct 2025 | Online design tools | 4.3M | 1.7% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Online design tools | 3.5M | 1.7% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Online design tools | 3.5M | 2.1% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Online design tools | 3.5M | 1.7% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Online design tools | 3.5M | 1.7% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Online design tools | 3.6M | 1.7% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Online design tools | 3.6M | 1.7% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Online design tools | 3.5M | 1.7% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Online design tools | 3.5M | 2% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Online design tools | 3.6M | 2.4% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Online design tools | 3.6M | 2.1% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | Online design tools | — | — | — |
| Oct 2025 | Online photo editors | 4.3M | 32.2% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Online photo editors | 3.5M | 27.8% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Online photo editors | 3.5M | 29.9% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Online photo editors | 3.5M | 31.4% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Online photo editors | 3.5M | 31.9% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Online photo editors | 3.6M | 30.7% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Online photo editors | 3.6M | 28.7% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Online photo editors | 3.5M | 28.9% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Online photo editors | 3.5M | 30.8% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Online photo editors | 3.6M | 30.7% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Online photo editors | 3.6M | 34.1% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | Online photo editors | — | — | — |

## How is Photopea measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Photopea’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.

- “download photopea”
- “how much is photopea”
- “photo pea”
- “photo pea ai”
- “photo pea app”
- “photo pea download”
- “photo pea editor”
- “photo pea online”
- “photopea”
- “photopea 2024”
- “photopea 2025”
- “photopea 2026”
- “photopea ai”
- “photopea android”
- “photopea app”
- “photopea cost”
- “photopea download”
- “photopea editor”
- “photopea for android”
- “photopea for ipad”
- “photopea for iphone”
- “photopea for mac”
- “photopea for windows”
- “photopea free”
- “photopea free download”
- “photopea free trial”
- “photopea graphic design”
- “photopea image editor”
- “photopea ipad”
- “photopea iphone”
- “photopea linux”
- “photopea mac”
- “photopea online”
- “photopea photo editing”
- “photopea photo editing software”
- “photopea photo editor”
- “photopea premium”
- “photopea price”
- “photopea pro”
- “photopea review”
- “photopea software”
- “photopea website”
- “photopea.com”

## Which graphic design software compete with Photopea?

- [Canva](/demand/global-en/brands/canva): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/canva-vs-photopea
- [Adobe Express](/demand/global-en/brands/adobe-express): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/adobe-express-vs-photopea
- [Adobe Photoshop](/demand/global-en/brands/adobe-photoshop): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/adobe-photoshop-vs-photopea
- [Picsart](/demand/global-en/brands/picsart): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/photopea-vs-picsart
- [Pixlr](/demand/global-en/brands/pixlr): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/photopea-vs-pixlr
- [Adobe Illustrator](/demand/global-en/brands/adobe-illustrator)
- [GIMP](/demand/global-en/brands/gimp)
- [CorelDRAW](/demand/global-en/brands/coreldraw)
- [Inkscape](/demand/global-en/brands/inkscape)
- [Fotor](/demand/global-en/brands/fotor)
- [Adobe InDesign](/demand/global-en/brands/adobe-indesign)
- [Affinity](/demand/global-en/brands/affinity)
- [Kittl](/demand/global-en/brands/kittl)
- [Microsoft Designer](/demand/global-en/brands/microsoft-designer)
- [Paint.NET](/demand/global-en/brands/paint-net)
- [PhotoScape](/demand/global-en/brands/photoscape)
- [Scribus](/demand/global-en/brands/scribus)
- [VistaCreate](/demand/global-en/brands/vistacreate)
- [Visme](/demand/global-en/brands/visme)
- [Pixelmator](/demand/global-en/brands/pixelmator)
- [PaintShop Pro](/demand/global-en/brands/paintshop-pro)
- [QuarkXPress](/demand/global-en/brands/quarkxpress)
- [Linearity Curve](/demand/global-en/brands/linearity-curve)
- [Boxy SVG](/demand/global-en/brands/boxy-svg)
- [Amadine](/demand/global-en/brands/amadine)
- [Swift Publisher](/demand/global-en/brands/swift-publisher)
- [Xara](/demand/global-en/brands/xara)
- [Vectr](/demand/global-en/brands/vectr)
- [VivaDesigner](/demand/global-en/brands/vivadesigner)
- [Acorn](/demand/global-en/brands/acorn)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

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