How popular isPOEditor?
In September 2026, people searched for POEditor by name about 6,600 times worldwide, a 45.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 14.1% of all global localisation management platform searches, placing POEditor fourth out of seven platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about localisation management platforms, POEditor appeared in two of the five answers and was the seventh most recommended of the seven.
POEditor is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and the seventh most recommended in AI answers.
CrowdinShare of searches 32.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
LokaliseShare of searches 17.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SmartlingShare of searches 17.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
POEditorShare of searches 14.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
TolgeeShare of searches 11.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top localisation management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, POEditor was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. POEditor is the seventh 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.
Crowdin5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Lokalise5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Phrase5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tolgee4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Smartling3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Transifex3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
POEditor2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which localisation management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best localisation management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best localisation management platform for app translation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“translation management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“localisation tools”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which localisation management platforms compete with POEditor?
Share of searches by month for Crowdin, Lokalise, Smartling, POEditor, Tolgee, Transifex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Crowdin | Lokalise | Smartling | POEditor | Tolgee | Transifex | Phrase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.7% | 20.1% | 15.8% | 19.4% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 0.59% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.9% | 21.5% | 13.8% | 16.9% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 0.44% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.9% | 19.4% | 15.4% | 18.8% | 10.3% | 6.8% | 0.36% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.4% | 19.3% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 0.44% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.9% | 21.3% | 13.9% | 17% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 0.48% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.1% | 22.9% | 15% | 18.3% | 10% | 5.4% | 0.39% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.7% | 21.6% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 11.6% | 5.1% | 0.49% |
| May 2026 | 34.9% | 19% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 5.5% | 0.45% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.6% | 20.2% | 16.3% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 5.8% | 0.38% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.1% | 17.4% | 17.1% | 14% | 14% | 5.1% | 0.38% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.1% | 18.9% | 15.2% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 5.5% | 0.28% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.8% | 17.6% | 17.4% | 14.1% | 11.6% | 6.2% | 0.39% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.8% | 15.3K | +0.59% | -2.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.6% | 8.2K | 0% | -1.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.4% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +2.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14.1% | 6.6K | +22.2% | +1.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 11.6% | 5.4K | 0% | -0.9 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 6.2% | 2.9K | +20.8% | +0.7 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.39% | 180 | +50% | +0.1 points |
1.
Crowdin32.8%
Held 1st. 15.3K estimated branded searches, +0.59% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
2.
Lokalise17.6%
Held 2nd. 8.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
17.4%
Held 3rd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
4.
POEditor14.1%
Held 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
5.
Tolgee11.6%
Held 5th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
6.2%
Held 6th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
7.
Phrase0.39%
Held 7th. 180 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between POEditor and its closest rivals
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6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for POEditor changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for POEditor worldwide fell from 12.1K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, POEditor’s share of searches among localisation management platforms worldwide decreased from 19.4% to 14.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, POEditor’s share of searches among localisation management platforms worldwide peaked at 19.4% in October 2025 and was lowest at 12.5% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, POEditor fell from 3rd to 4th among localisation management platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for localisation management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Smartling gained share of searches among localisation management platforms worldwide, from 15.2% to 17.4%.

In September 2026, POEditor gained share of searches among localisation management platforms worldwide, from 12.5% to 14.1%.

In September 2026, Transifex gained share of searches among localisation management platforms worldwide, from 5.5% to 6.2%.

In September 2026, Crowdin lost share of searches among localisation management platforms worldwide, from 35.1% to 32.8%.

In September 2026, Lokalise lost share of searches among localisation management platforms worldwide, from 18.9% to 17.6%.

In September 2026, Tolgee lost share of searches among localisation management platforms worldwide, from 12.5% to 11.6%.
How are POEditor’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using POEditor’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.
- poeditor
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