How popular isPicdrop?
In September 2026, people searched for Picdrop by name about 40,500 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 3.6% of all global photographer client gallery platform searches, placing Picdrop fourth out of eight platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about photographer client gallery platforms, Picdrop appeared in three of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the eight.
Picdrop is the fourth most searched of 8 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
PixiesetShare of searches 61.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Pic-TimeShare of searches 19.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SmugMugShare of searches 10.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
PicdropShare of searches 3.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
ShootProofShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top photographer client gallery platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Picdrop was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Picdrop is the sixth most recommended of the eight.
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.
- Pixieset5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Pic-Time5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- ShootProof4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
CloudSpot4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Picdrop3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Zenfolio3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- SmugMug1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pass0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about photographer client gallery platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which client gallery platform for photographers should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best client gallery platforms for photographers?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best client gallery platform for photographers for client photo delivery?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online gallery for photographers”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“client proofing gallery”
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 21, 2026.
Which photographer client gallery platforms compete with Picdrop?
Share of searches by month for Pixieset, Pic-Time, SmugMug, Picdrop, ShootProof. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pixieset | Pic-Time | SmugMug | Picdrop | ShootProof | Zenfolio | CloudSpot | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.2% | 15.8% | 12.3% | 3.6% | 3% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.92% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.5% | 16% | 10.3% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.94% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.4% | 16.4% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.95% | 0.78% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.6% | 15.9% | 12.5% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.76% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.4% | 17.9% | 14.1% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.5% | 15.8% | 12.5% | 3.6% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.76% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.7% | 16.4% | 10.6% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.65% |
| May 2026 | 63.4% | 16.4% | 10.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.78% |
| Jun 2026 | 65% | 17% | 9% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.97% | 0.65% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.1% | 17% | 8.9% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.97% | 0.65% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.7% | 16.4% | 10.6% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.65% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.4% | 19.3% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.91% | 0.63% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.4% | 684K | -0.02% | -2.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.3% | 215K | +21.7% | +2.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.3% | 114K | +0.37% | -0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.6% | 40.5K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.5% | 27.4K | +0.04% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.3% | 15K | +0.07% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.91% | 10.2K | -0.59% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.63% | 7K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Pixieset61.4%
Held 1st. 684K estimated branded searches, -0.02% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
2.
Pic-Time19.3%
Held 2nd. 215K estimated branded searches, +21.7% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
3.
SmugMug10.3%
Held 3rd. 114K estimated branded searches, +0.37% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
4.
Picdrop3.6%
Held 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.5%
Held 5th. 27.4K estimated branded searches, +0.04% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
Zenfolio1.3%
Held 6th. 15K estimated branded searches, +0.07% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.91%
Held 7th. 10.2K estimated branded searches, -0.59% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Pass0.63%
Held 8th. 7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Picdrop and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Picdrop
7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Picdrop changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Picdrop worldwide held steady at 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Picdrop’s share of searches among photographer client gallery platforms worldwide held steady at 3.6%.
How did search popularity change for photographer client gallery platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Pic-Time gained share of searches among photographer client gallery platforms worldwide, from 16.4% to 19.3%.
In September 2026, Pixieset lost share of searches among photographer client gallery platforms worldwide, from 63.7% to 61.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Zenfolio worldwide fell 33.5% over 12 measured months, from 22.5K to 15K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pass worldwide fell 32.1% over 12 measured months, from 10.3K to 7K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for CloudSpot worldwide fell 18.7% over 12 measured months, from 12.5K to 10.2K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for ShootProof worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 33.6K to 27.4K in September 2026.
How are Picdrop’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Picdrop’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.
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