How popular isRunway in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 110K branded searches for Runway worldwide which is down 70.1% over the last 11 months. Runway holds 4% estimated Share of Search among AI video generators worldwide and is ranked 5th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which AI video generators compete with Runway?
Share of Search by month for HeyGen, Luma, Synthesia, Pika, Runway. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | HeyGen | Luma | Synthesia | Pika | Runway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.9% | 1.4% | 19.2% | 3.1% | 12.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.4% | 3% | 16.4% | 3% | 12.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.1% | 6.7% | 15.8% | 4.5% | 10% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.2% | 8.5% | 13.2% | 4.7% | 10.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.9% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 4.1% | 9.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.4% | 11.4% | 9.6% | 7.6% | 17% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.8% | 11.2% | 9.4% | 5% | 20.6% |
| May 2026 | 58.7% | 15.4% | 8.8% | 4.6% | 12.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.1% | 15.3% | 12% | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.1% | 17.5% | 10.6% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.2% | 16.4% | 9.4% | 9% | 4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.2% | 1.7M | -6.2% | +4.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.4% | 450K | -18.2% | -1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.4% | 258K | -22.5% | -1.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9% | 246K | -18.3% | -0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4% | 110K | -33.3% | -1.2 points |
1.
HeyGen
61.2%
Held 1st. 1.7M estimated branded searches, -6.2% vs prior month. Share +4.2 points.
2.
Luma
16.4%
Held 2nd. 450K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
9.4%
Held 3rd. 258K estimated branded searches, -22.5% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.
Pika9%
Held 4th. 246K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
5.
Runway4%
Held 5th. 110K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
Compare search popularity between Runway and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Runway changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Runway worldwide fell from 368K to 110K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Runway’s estimated Share of Search among AI video generators worldwide decreased from 12.5% to 4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Runway’s estimated Share of Search among AI video generators worldwide peaked at 20.6% in April 2026 and was lowest at 4% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Runway fell from 3rd to 5th among AI video generators worldwide.
How did search popularity change for AI video generators worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, HeyGen gained estimated Share of Search among AI video generators worldwide, from 57.1% to 61.2%.
In August 2026, Runway lost estimated Share of Search among AI video generators worldwide, from 5.3% to 4%.
In August 2026, Synthesia lost estimated Share of Search among AI video generators worldwide, from 10.6% to 9.4%.
In August 2026, Luma lost estimated Share of Search among AI video generators worldwide, from 17.5% to 16.4%.
In August 2026, Pika lost estimated Share of Search among AI video generators worldwide, from 9.6% to 9%.
Where does Runway compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI video editing tools | 6th of 6 | 0.55% | Show ranking |
| AI video generators | 5th of 5 | 4% | Shown above |
How is Runway measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Runway’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.
1 branded search term
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