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title: "Pixlr: search popularity and Share of Search worldwide"
description: "An online photo editor and design tool with AI editing features and templates. 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/pixlr"
publisher: "Brandwave"
---

# Pixlr: search popularity and Share of Search worldwide

An online photo editor and design tool with AI editing features and templates. 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**: Pixlr
- **Owned by**: Inmagine
- **Market**: Global
- **Measured month**: Aug 2026
- **Share of Search among graphic design software**: 0.55%

## Where the brand sits

| Competitive set | Rank | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Graphic design software | 6 | 0.55% | 993K |
| Image editing software | 4 | 8.3% | 993K |
| Online design tools | 5 | 0.57% | 993K |
| Online photo editors | 4 | 9.4% | 993K |

- [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 Pixlr changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Pixlr worldwide fell from 1.7M to 993K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pixlr’s estimated Share of Search among graphic design software worldwide held steady, from 0.66% to 0.55%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pixlr’s estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide decreased from 10.9% to 8.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pixlr’s estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide peaked at 12.9% in November 2025 and was lowest at 8.3% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pixlr’s estimated Share of Search among online design tools worldwide held steady, from 0.68% to 0.57%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pixlr’s estimated Share of Search among online photo editors worldwide decreased from 12.9% to 9.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pixlr’s estimated Share of Search among online photo editors worldwide peaked at 16.1% in November 2025 and was lowest at 9.3% in June 2026.

## 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 | 1.7M | 0.66% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | Graphic design software | 2M | 0.93% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | Graphic design software | 1.5M | 0.84% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | Graphic design software | 1.4M | 0.64% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | Graphic design software | 1.3M | 0.59% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | Graphic design software | 1.4M | 0.62% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | Graphic design software | 1.2M | 0.55% | 6 |
| May 2026 | Graphic design software | 1.2M | 0.56% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | Graphic design software | 1.1M | 0.58% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | Graphic design software | 1.2M | 0.73% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | Graphic design software | 993K | 0.55% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | Graphic design software | — | — | — |
| Oct 2025 | Image editing software | 1.7M | 10.9% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Image editing software | 2M | 12.9% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Image editing software | 1.5M | 10.9% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Image editing software | 1.4M | 10.1% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Image editing software | 1.3M | 9.9% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Image editing software | 1.4M | 9.9% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Image editing software | 1.2M | 8.3% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Image editing software | 1.2M | 8.8% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Image editing software | 1.1M | 8.3% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Image editing software | 1.2M | 8.9% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Image editing software | 993K | 8.3% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Image editing software | — | — | — |
| Oct 2025 | Online design tools | 1.7M | 0.68% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Online design tools | 2M | 0.98% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Online design tools | 1.5M | 0.88% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Online design tools | 1.4M | 0.67% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Online design tools | 1.3M | 0.61% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Online design tools | 1.4M | 0.64% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Online design tools | 1.2M | 0.57% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Online design tools | 1.2M | 0.58% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Online design tools | 1.1M | 0.61% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Online design tools | 1.2M | 0.77% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Online design tools | 993K | 0.57% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Online design tools | — | — | — |
| Oct 2025 | Online photo editors | 1.7M | 12.9% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Online photo editors | 2M | 16.1% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Online photo editors | 1.5M | 12.8% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Online photo editors | 1.4M | 12.2% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Online photo editors | 1.3M | 11.5% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Online photo editors | 1.4M | 11.5% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Online photo editors | 1.2M | 9.5% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Online photo editors | 1.2M | 9.9% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Online photo editors | 1.1M | 9.3% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Online photo editors | 1.2M | 9.9% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Online photo editors | 993K | 9.4% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Online photo editors | — | — | — |

## How is Pixlr measured?

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

- “collage maker pixlr”
- “download pixlr”
- “e pixlr”
- “edit image pixlr”
- “edit photo online pixlr”
- “edit photo pixlr”
- “edit photos pixlr”
- “edit picture pixlr”
- “editor by pixlr”
- “editor photo pixlr”
- “editor pixlr”
- “face swap pixlr”
- “free pixlr”
- “https //pixlr editor”
- “image editor pixlr”
- “online photo editor pixlr”
- “online photo editor pixlr editor”
- “online picture editor pixlr”
- “online pixlr”
- “photo editing in pixlr”
- “photo editing online pixlr”
- “photo editing pixlr”
- “photo editing software pixlr”
- “photo editor by pixlr”
- “photo editor pixlr”
- “photo editor pixlr online”
- “photo online editor pixlr”
- “photoshop editor pixlr”
- “pic editor pixlr”
- “picture editing pixlr”
- “picture editor pixlr”
- “pixlr”
- “pixlr 2”
- “pixlr 2025”
- “pixlr ai”
- “pixlr ai face swap”
- “pixlr ai photo editor”
- “pixlr app”
- “pixlr background remover”
- “pixlr bg remover”
- “pixlr collage maker”
- “pixlr com face swap”
- “pixlr cost”
- “pixlr e”
- “pixlr editing”
- “pixlr editor”
- “pixlr editor editor”
- “pixlr editor image”
- “pixlr editor photo”
- “pixlr editor software”
- “pixlr express”
- “pixlr face swap”
- “pixlr face swap ai”
- “pixlr face swap tool”
- “pixlr filter”
- “pixlr for mac”
- “pixlr for windows”
- “pixlr free trial”
- “pixlr image editor”
- “pixlr photo editing software”
- “pixlr photo editor”
- “pixlr photo editor online”
- “pixlr price”
- “pixlr pro”
- “pixlr software”
- “pixlr subscription”
- “pixlr x”
- “pixlr/e/e”
- “www pixlr”
- “x pixlr”

## Which graphic design software compete with Pixlr?

- [Canva](/demand/global-en/brands/canva)
- [Adobe Express](/demand/global-en/brands/adobe-express)
- [Photopea](/demand/global-en/brands/photopea): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/photopea-vs-pixlr
- [Adobe Photoshop](/demand/global-en/brands/adobe-photoshop): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/adobe-photoshop-vs-pixlr
- [Picsart](/demand/global-en/brands/picsart): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/picsart-vs-pixlr
- [Adobe Illustrator](/demand/global-en/brands/adobe-illustrator): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/adobe-illustrator-vs-pixlr
- [GIMP](/demand/global-en/brands/gimp): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/gimp-vs-pixlr
- [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)

## Who owns Pixlr?

Pixlr is owned by Inmagine. Brandwave also tracks Vectr, owned by the same company, worldwide.

- [Inmagine](/demand/global-en/companies/inmagine): Owns 2 tracked brands.

## Methodology

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

## Frequently asked questions

### Who owns Pixlr?

Pixlr is owned by Inmagine. Brandwave also tracks Vectr, owned by the same company, worldwide.

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