How popular isSubmagic?
In September 2026, people searched for Submagic by name about 74,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 5.3% of all global AI clipping tool searches, placing Submagic fourth out of six tools. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI clipping tools, Submagic appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Submagic is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Opus ClipShare of searches 63.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
DescriptShare of searches 21.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
KlapShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SubmagicShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
VizardShare of searches 4.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top AI clipping tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Submagic was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Submagic is the fourth most recommended of the six.
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.
Klap5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Opus Clip4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Vizard4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Submagic3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Descript2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Munch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about AI clipping tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI clipping tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI clipping tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI clipping tool for short clips from videos?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai clipping tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“video clip generator”
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Klap
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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 20, 2026.
Which AI clipping tools compete with Submagic?
Share of searches by month for Opus Clip, Descript, Klap, Submagic, Vizard. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Opus Clip | Descript | Klap | Submagic | Vizard | Munch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.1% | 26% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 0.18% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.7% | 26.2% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.2% | 22.8% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 0.16% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.2% | 22.7% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 0.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.5% | 26.1% | 4.3% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 0.13% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.5% | 25.5% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 0.13% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.5% | 25.5% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 61.4% | 22% | 4.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.1% | 21.9% | 4.4% | 8% | 4.4% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.2% | 19.9% | 4.9% | 6% | 4% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.4% | 22% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.1% | 21.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 0.09% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 63.1% | 874K | +4.3% | +1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.7% | 301K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.3% | 74K | -18.2% | -1.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.3% | 74K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.4% | 60.5K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.09% | 1.3K | +4.1% | 0 points |
63.1%
Held 1st. 874K estimated branded searches, +4.3% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
2.
Descript21.7%
Held 2nd. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
3.
Klap5.3%
Held 3rd. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
4.
Submagic5.3%
Held 4th. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Vizard4.4%
Held 5th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
Munch0.09%
Held 6th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +4.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Submagic changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Submagic worldwide held steady at 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Submagic’s share of searches among AI clipping tools worldwide peaked at 8% in June 2026 and was lowest at 5.2% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for AI clipping tools worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Opus Clip gained share of searches among AI clipping tools worldwide, from 61.4% to 63.1%.

In September 2026, Klap lost share of searches among AI clipping tools worldwide, from 6.6% to 5.3%.

Submagic’s share of searches among AI clipping tools worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 8% to 5.3% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Munch worldwide fell 51.7% over 12 measured months, from 2.6K to 1.3K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Descript worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 368K to 301K in September 2026.
How are Submagic’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Submagic’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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Where does Submagic compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short video generators | 7th of 9 | 0.29% | Show ranking |
| AI clipping tools | 4th of 6 | 5.3% | Shown above |
| Caption and subtitle tools | 4th of 7 | 6.2% | Show ranking |

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