How popular isPlaceit?
In September 2026, people searched for Placeit by name about 40,500 times worldwide, a 63.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 19.1% of all global mockup generator searches, placing Placeit second out of seven generators. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mockup generators, Placeit appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.
Placeit is the second most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
PacdoraShare of searches 63.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
PlaceitShare of searches 19.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
MockeyShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Yellow ImagesShare of searches 5.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Artboard StudioShare of searches 1.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top mockup generators in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Placeit appeared in all five answers. Placeit is the most recommended of the seven.
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.
- Placeit5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Artboard Studio4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Mockey3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Pacdora2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mediamodifier1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mockuuups Studio1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Yellow Images0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about mockup generators
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mockup generator should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mockup generators?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mockup generator for product and packaging designs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mockup generator”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“free mockup generator”
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 22, 2026.
Which mockup generators compete with Placeit?
Share of searches by month for Pacdora, Placeit, Mockey, Yellow Images. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pacdora | Placeit | Mockey | Yellow Images | Artboard Studio | Mediamodifier | Mockuuups Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.9% | 29.5% | 7.5% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 54% | 29.5% | 7.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 49% | 32.8% | 9% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.9% | 33.9% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.3% | 30.3% | 5.5% | 5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.2% | 29.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.8% | 29.5% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 58.3% | 26.2% | 7.1% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.6% | 25.8% | 7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.2% | 26.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.8% | 22.3% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.8% | 19.1% | 6.2% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 63.8% | 135K | 0% | +3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.1% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -3.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.2% | 13.2K | -10.2% | -0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.7% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.7% | 3.6K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.7% | 3.6K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.7% | 3.6K | 0% | +0.1 points |
1.
Pacdora63.8%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
2.
Placeit19.1%
Held 2nd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
3.
Mockey6.2%
Held 3rd. 13.2K estimated branded searches, -10.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
5.7%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
1.7%
Held 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.7%
Held 6th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.7%
Held 7th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Placeit and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Placeit
21 comparisons
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- Placeit vs VEED
- Design Bundles vs Placeit
- Mockey vs Placeit
- Placeit vs UI8
- Placeit vs Yellow Images
- GraphicRiver vs Placeit
- Artboard Studio vs Placeit
- Mediamodifier vs Placeit
- Mockuuups Studio vs Placeit
How has branded search demand for Placeit changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Placeit worldwide fell from 110K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Placeit’s share of searches among mockup generators worldwide decreased from 29.5% to 19.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Placeit’s share of searches among mockup generators worldwide peaked at 33.9% in January 2026 and was lowest at 19.1% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for mockup generators worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Pacdora gained share of searches among mockup generators worldwide, from 60.8% to 63.8%.
In September 2026, Placeit lost share of searches among mockup generators worldwide, from 22.3% to 19.1%.
Yellow Images’ share of searches among mockup generators worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.2% to 5.7% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Mediamodifier worldwide fell 55.6% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 3.6K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Mockey worldwide fell 52.9% over 12 measured months, from 28K to 13.2K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Artboard Studio worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are Placeit’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Placeit’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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Where does Placeit compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design template platforms | 8th of 11 | 0.02% | Show ranking |
| Social media template platforms | 5th of 5 | 0.02% | Show ranking |
| Video template platforms | 8th of 8 | 0.16% | Show ranking |
| Mockup generators | 2nd of 7 | 19.1% | Shown above |
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