How popular isPixlr in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 1M branded searches for Pixlr worldwide which is down 35.8% over the last 12 months. Pixlr holds 12.3% estimated Share of Search among photo editing apps worldwide and is ranked 4th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Photopea40.4%
Picsart21.4%Adobe Lightroom13.7%
Pixlr12.3%
VSCO8.2%- Snapseed3.9%
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Which photo editing apps compete with Pixlr?
Share of Search by month for Photopea, Picsart, Adobe Lightroom, Pixlr, VSCO, Snapseed. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Photopea | Picsart | Adobe Lightroom | Pixlr | VSCO | Snapseed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.9% | 20.6% | 12% | 15.6% | 8.1% | 3.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.1% | 22.7% | 12.3% | 17.2% | 8.6% | 4.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.4% | 23.5% | 12.7% | 14% | 9% | 4.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.5% | 23.2% | 13% | 14% | 9% | 4.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.7% | 23.5% | 13.3% | 13% | 7.8% | 3.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.6% | 25.9% | 12.6% | 13.2% | 8.7% | 4.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.1% | 33.9% | 11.9% | 10.5% | 6.7% | 3.9% |
| May 2026 | 33.1% | 33.2% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 6.8% | 4.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.9% | 31.3% | 12.1% | 9.7% | 7.3% | 3.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.2% | 29% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 7.6% | 3.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.2% | 26.1% | 13% | 10% | 7.8% | 3.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.4% | 21.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% | 8.2% | 3.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40.4% | 3.4M | -1.5% | +1.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.4% | 1.8M | -21.5% | -4.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.7% | 1.2M | +0.71% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.3% | 1M | +17.4% | +2.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.2% | 692K | -0.43% | +0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.9% | 329K | -3.6% | 0 points |
1.
Photopea40.4%
Held 1st. 3.4M estimated branded searches, -1.5% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
2.
Picsart21.4%
Held 2nd. 1.8M estimated branded searches, -21.5% vs prior month. Share -4.6 points.
13.7%
Held 3rd. 1.2M estimated branded searches, +0.71% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
4.
Pixlr12.3%
Held 4th. 1M estimated branded searches, +17.4% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
5.
VSCO8.2%
Held 5th. 692K estimated branded searches, -0.43% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
6.Snapseed
3.9%
Held 6th. 329K estimated branded searches, -3.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Pixlr and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Pixlr changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Pixlr worldwide fell from 1.6M to 1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pixlr’s estimated Share of Search among photo editing apps worldwide decreased from 15.6% to 12.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pixlr’s estimated Share of Search among photo editing apps worldwide peaked at 17.2% in November 2025 and was lowest at 9.7% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pixlr fell from 3rd to 4th among photo editing apps worldwide.
How did search popularity change for photo editing apps worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Pixlr gained estimated Share of Search among photo editing apps worldwide, from 10% to 12.3%.
In September 2026, Photopea gained estimated Share of Search among photo editing apps worldwide, from 39.2% to 40.4%.
In September 2026, Adobe Lightroom gained estimated Share of Search among photo editing apps worldwide, from 13% to 13.7%.
In September 2026, Picsart lost estimated Share of Search among photo editing apps worldwide, from 26.1% to 21.4%.
VSCO’s estimated Share of Search among photo editing apps worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 7.3% to 8.2% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Snapseed worldwide fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 404K to 329K in September 2026.
Where does Pixlr compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic design software | 6th of 31 | 0.51% | Show ranking |
| Online design tools | 5th of 10 | 0.53% | Show ranking |
| Image editing software | 4th of 13 | 9.8% | Show ranking |
| Online photo editors | 4th of 5 | 11.4% | Show ranking |
| Photo editing apps | 4th of 6 | 12.3% | 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.
44 branded search terms
- collage maker pixlr
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- editor by pixlr
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- https //pixlr editor
- image editor pixlr
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- photoshop editor pixlr
- pic editor pixlr
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- pixlr
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- pixlr background remover
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- pixlr collage maker
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- pixlr editor software
- pixlr express
- pixlr face swap
- pixlr filter
- pixlr image editor
- pixlr photo editing software
- pixlr photo editor
- pixlr pro
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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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