How popular isScreenRec?
In September 2026, people searched for ScreenRec by name about 27,100 times worldwide, an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.4% of all global screen recording software searches, placing ScreenRec 11th out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about screen recording software, ScreenRec appeared in two of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the 12.
ScreenRec is the 11th most searched of 12 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
OBS StudioShare of searches 70.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ClipchampShare of searches 14.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
DescriptShare of searches 4.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
ZightShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ScreenRecShare of searches 0.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top screen recording software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ScreenRec was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. ScreenRec is the third most recommended of the 12.
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.
OBS Studio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Loom5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Screen Studio4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ScreenPal3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Clipchamp2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Descript2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Camtasia2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Snagit2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ScreenRec2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tella1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about screen recording software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which screen recording software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best screen recording software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best screen recording software for team demos?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“screen recording software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“record screen software”
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 19, 2026.
Which screen recording software compete with ScreenRec?
Share of searches by month for OBS Studio, Clipchamp, Descript, Zight, ScreenRec. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | OBS Studio | Clipchamp | Descript | Zight | Loom | ScreenPal | Screencastify | Camtasia | Snagit | Screen Studio | ScreenRec | Tella |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 65.4% | 20.4% | 5% | 0.54% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.37% | 0.45% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 67.9% | 19.2% | 4.7% | 0.44% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.35% | 0.42% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 71.3% | 16.4% | 4% | 0.46% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.99% | 0.36% | 0.44% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 74.1% | 13.6% | 4.1% | 0.57% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.37% | 0.45% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 70.3% | 14.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.48% | 0.58% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.4% | 16.4% | 5% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.67% | 0.55% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.8% | 15.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.94% | 0.63% | 0.51% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 67.8% | 16.8% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.56% | 0.46% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 73% | 15% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2% | 0.98% | 0.9% | 0.91% | 0.91% | 0.5% | 0.33% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.1% | 15.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.68% | 1.1% | 0.94% | 0.63% | 0.42% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 69.6% | 15.7% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.98% | 1.2% | 0.95% | 0.64% | 0.43% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 70.7% | 14.7% | 4.4% | 2% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.49% | 0.4% | 0.04% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 70.7% | 4.8M | +8.5% | +1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 14.7% | 1M | 0% | -1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.4% | 301K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2% | 140K | +0.56% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.9% | 129K | -3.6% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.9% | 126K | +37.9% | +0.4 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 1.4% | 92K | +47.3% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 1.1% | 74K | 0% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.1% | 74K | +22.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.49% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -0.2 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.4% | 27.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 0.04% | 2.8K | -22% | 0 points |
70.7%
Held 1st. 4.8M estimated branded searches, +8.5% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
14.7%
Held 2nd. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
3.
Descript4.4%
Held 3rd. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
4.
Zight2%
Held 4th. 140K estimated branded searches, +0.56% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Loom1.9%
Held 5th. 129K estimated branded searches, -3.6% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
1.9%
Held 6th. 126K estimated branded searches, +37.9% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
1.4%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 92K estimated branded searches, +47.3% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
8.
Camtasia1.1%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
9.
Snagit1.1%
Held 9th. 74K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.49%
Held 10th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
11.
ScreenRec0.4%
Held 11th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
12.
Tella0.04%
Held 12th. 2.8K estimated branded searches, -22% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between ScreenRec and its closest rivals
Every comparison with ScreenRec
11 comparisons
How has branded search demand for ScreenRec changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ScreenRec worldwide fell from 33.1K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ScreenRec fell from 10th to 11th among screen recording software worldwide.
How did search popularity change for screen recording software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, OBS Studio gained share of searches among screen recording software worldwide, from 69.6% to 70.7%.

In September 2026, Clipchamp lost share of searches among screen recording software worldwide, from 15.7% to 14.7%.

ScreenPal’s share of searches among screen recording software worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 0.98% to 1.9% in September 2026.

In September 2026, Screencastify rose from 8th to 7th among screen recording software worldwide.

In September 2026, Camtasia fell from 7th to 8th among screen recording software worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Zight worldwide rose 248.6% over 12 measured months, from 40K to 140K in September 2026.
How are ScreenRec’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ScreenRec’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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