How popular isRev in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 410K branded searches for Rev worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Rev holds 24.3% estimated Share of Search among caption and subtitle tools worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
VEED26.8%
Otter24.4%
Rev24.3%
Descript20.8%Happy Scribe3.7%
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Which caption and subtitle tools compete with Rev?
Share of Search by month for VEED, Otter, Rev, Descript, Happy Scribe. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | VEED | Otter | Rev | Descript | Happy Scribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.1% | 27.1% | 18.8% | 17.7% | 6.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.1% | 23.7% | 19.8% | 18.8% | 5.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.6% | 23% | 18.9% | 18.3% | 5.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.5% | 26.2% | 21.1% | 19.5% | 4.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.7% | 27.3% | 21% | 20.2% | 4.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 28% | 30.2% | 18.8% | 17.9% | 5.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.1% | 30.1% | 18.9% | 17.7% | 5.2% |
| May 2026 | 26.3% | 30.1% | 21.5% | 17.2% | 4.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.9% | 27.1% | 23.2% | 19.5% | 4.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.4% | 25.1% | 23.5% | 21.3% | 3.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.8% | 24.4% | 24.3% | 20.8% | 3.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 26.8% | 451K | -0.75% | +0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.4% | 411K | -4.7% | -0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 24.3% | 410K | +1.5% | +0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 20.8% | 350K | -4.5% | -0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.7% | 62.5K | -1% | 0 points |
1.
VEED
26.8%
Held 1st. 451K estimated branded searches, -0.75% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.
Otter24.4%
Held 2nd. 411K estimated branded searches, -4.7% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
3.
Rev24.3%
Held 3rd. 410K estimated branded searches, +1.5% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
4.
Descript20.8%
Held 4th. 350K estimated branded searches, -4.5% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
3.7%
Held 5th. 62.5K estimated branded searches, -1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Rev and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Rev changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Rev worldwide held steady, from 413K to 410K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Rev’s estimated Share of Search among caption and subtitle tools worldwide increased from 18.8% to 24.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Rev’s estimated Share of Search among caption and subtitle tools worldwide peaked at 24.3% in August 2026 and was lowest at 18.8% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for caption and subtitle tools worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Rev gained estimated Share of Search among caption and subtitle tools worldwide, from 23.5% to 24.3%.

In August 2026, Otter lost estimated Share of Search among caption and subtitle tools worldwide, from 25.1% to 24.4%.

In August 2026, Descript lost estimated Share of Search among caption and subtitle tools worldwide, from 21.3% to 20.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Happy Scribe worldwide fell 54.8% over 11 measured months, from 138K to 62.5K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for VEED worldwide fell 31.8% over 11 measured months, from 661K to 451K in August 2026.
Where does Rev compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caption and subtitle tools | 3rd of 5 | 24.3% | Shown above |
| Closed captioning services | 2nd of 5 | 28.7% | Show ranking |
| Transcription services | 2nd of 6 | 38.1% | Show ranking |
| Transcription services | 2nd of 4 | 40.9% | Show ranking |
| Audio and video transcription platforms | 1st of 5 | 45.3% | Show ranking |
| Legal transcription services | 1st of 5 | 57.8% | Show ranking |
How is Rev measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rev’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.
6 branded search terms
- rev
- rev audio transcription
- rev captions
- rev com
- rev transcription
- rev video transcription
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