How popular isPixlr in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 993K branded searches for Pixlr worldwide which is down 41.9% over the last 11 months. Pixlr holds 9.4% estimated Share of Search among online photo editors worldwide and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Photopea34.1%Adobe Photoshop27.5%
Picsart23.7%
Pixlr9.4%
Fotor5.3%
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Which online photo editors compete with Pixlr?
Share of Search by month for Photopea, Adobe Photoshop, Picsart, Pixlr, Fotor. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Photopea | Adobe Photoshop | Picsart | Pixlr | Fotor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.2% | 31.9% | 16.6% | 12.9% | 6.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.8% | 32.6% | 17.9% | 16.1% | 5.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.9% | 31% | 19.6% | 12.8% | 6.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.4% | 30.9% | 20.3% | 12.2% | 5.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.9% | 31.7% | 19.6% | 11.5% | 5.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.7% | 29.9% | 22.3% | 11.5% | 5.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.7% | 27.9% | 29.4% | 9.5% | 4.5% |
| May 2026 | 28.9% | 27.6% | 29.7% | 9.9% | 4% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.8% | 27% | 27.8% | 9.3% | 5% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.7% | 26.4% | 26.6% | 9.9% | 6.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.1% | 27.5% | 23.7% | 9.4% | 5.3% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 34.1% | 3.6M | +0.08% | +3.4 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 27.5% | 2.9M | -6.4% | +1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 23.7% | 2.5M | -19.7% | -2.9 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.4% | 993K | -14.4% | -0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.3% | 561K | -24.2% | -1 points |
1.
Photopea34.1%
Held 1st. 3.6M estimated branded searches, +0.08% vs prior month. Share +3.4 points.
27.5%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 2.9M estimated branded searches, -6.4% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
3.
Picsart23.7%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 2.5M estimated branded searches, -19.7% vs prior month. Share -2.9 points.
4.
Pixlr9.4%
Held 4th. 993K estimated branded searches, -14.4% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
5.
Fotor5.3%
Held 5th. 561K estimated branded searches, -24.2% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
Compare search popularity between Pixlr and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Pixlr changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- 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 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 online photo editors worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
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.
Where does Pixlr compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic design software | 6th of 31 | 0.55% | Show ranking |
| Online design tools | 5th of 10 | 0.57% | Show ranking |
| Image editing software | 4th of 13 | 8.3% | Show ranking |
| Online photo editors | 4th of 5 | 9.4% | Shown above |
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.
70 branded search terms
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- pixlr background remover
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Who owns Pixlr?
Pixlr is owned by Inmagine. Brandwave also tracks 
Vectr, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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