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How popular isQuarkXPress in search?

In August 2026, there were an estimated 13.6K branded searches for QuarkXPress worldwide which is down 39.9% over the last 11 months. QuarkXPress holds 1.9% estimated Share of Search among desktop publishing software worldwide and is ranked 4th of 7 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. Adobe InDesign45.6%
  2. Affinity41.2%
  3. Scribus10.5%
  4. QuarkXPress1.9%
  5. Swift Publisher0.3%
  6. Xara0.23%
  7. VivaDesigner0.22%
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Which desktop publishing software compete with QuarkXPress?

QuarkXPress against desktop publishing software worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Adobe InDesign, Affinity, Scribus, QuarkXPress. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthAdobe InDesignAffinityScribusQuarkXPressSwift PublisherXaraVivaDesigner
Oct 202537.5%52.6%7.3%1.9%0.24%0.27%0.23%
Nov 202522.2%72%4.3%1.1%0.13%0.13%0.11%
Dec 202538.4%51.8%7.5%1.7%0.3%0.24%0.21%
Jan 202643.2%45.2%9%1.9%0.28%0.22%0.2%
Feb 202643.7%42.8%10.5%2.2%0.28%0.28%0.27%
Mar 202648.4%39.3%9.4%2.2%0.31%0.25%0.26%
Apr 202646.8%41.2%9%2.2%0.33%0.25%0.29%
May 202649%38.5%9.6%2.2%0.28%0.24%0.23%
Jun 202647.4%41.9%8.2%1.8%0.27%0.21%0.22%
Jul 202646.8%41.7%8.9%1.9%0.29%0.22%0.22%
Aug 202645.6%41.2%10.5%1.9%0.3%0.23%0.22%
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  1. 1.Adobe InDesign

    45.6%

    Held 1st. 320K estimated branded searches, -2.8% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.

  2. 2.Affinity

    41.2%

    Held 2nd. 289K estimated branded searches, -1.5% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  3. 3.Scribus

    10.5%

    Held 3rd. 74K estimated branded searches, +18.6% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.

  4. 4.QuarkXPress

    1.9%

    Held 4th. 13.6K estimated branded searches, +1.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  5. 5.Swift Publisher

    0.3%

    Held 5th. 2.1K estimated branded searches, +3.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  6. 6.Xara

    0.23%

    Moved from 7th to 6th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +2.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. 7.VivaDesigner

    0.22%

    Moved from 6th to 7th. 1.5K estimated branded searches, -0.65% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare search popularity between QuarkXPress and its closest rivals

How has branded search demand for QuarkXPress changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for QuarkXPress worldwide fell from 22.6K to 13.6K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, QuarkXPress’ estimated Share of Search among desktop publishing software worldwide peaked at 2.2% in February 2026 and was lowest at 1.1% in November 2025.

How did search popularity change for desktop publishing software worldwide in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Scribus gained estimated Share of Search among desktop publishing software worldwide, from 8.9% to 10.5%.

  2. In August 2026, Adobe InDesign lost estimated Share of Search among desktop publishing software worldwide, from 46.8% to 45.6%.

  3. In August 2026, Affinity lost estimated Share of Search among desktop publishing software worldwide, from 41.7% to 41.2%.

  4. In August 2026, Xara rose from 7th to 6th among desktop publishing software worldwide.

  5. In August 2026, VivaDesigner fell from 6th to 7th among desktop publishing software worldwide.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for QuarkXPress worldwide fell 39.9% over 11 measured months, from 22.6K to 13.6K in August 2026.

Where does QuarkXPress compete?

QuarkXPress is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of SearchRanking
Graphic design software23rd of 31<0.01%Show ranking
Desktop publishing software4th of 71.9%Shown above

How is QuarkXPress measured?

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

42 branded search terms

  • adobe quarkxpress
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  • quark express online
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  • quark xpress for windows
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  • quark xpress pro
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  • quarkxpress 2023
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  • quarkxpress app
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  • quarkxpress desktop publishing
  • quarkxpress features
  • quarkxpress for android
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  • quarkxpress ipad
  • quarkxpress linux
  • quarkxpress mac
  • quarkxpress online
  • quarkxpress price
  • quarkxpress pro
  • quarkxpress program
  • quarkxpress review
  • quarkxpress software
  • quarkxpress subscription
  • quarkxpress trial

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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QuarkXPress is owned by Quark. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by Quark.

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