How popular isVectorworks in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 60.5K branded searches for Vectorworks worldwide which is down 18.2% over the last 11 months. Vectorworks holds 3.6% estimated Share of Search among architectural design software worldwide and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
SketchUp72%Revit17.8%
- ArchiCAD6.5%
- Vectorworks3.6%
- Chief Architect0.14%
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Where does Vectorworks compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural design software | 4th of 5 | 3.6% | Shown below |
| BIM software | 5th of 5 | 9.1% | Show ranking |
| Live event production software | 2nd of 5 | 17.6% | Show ranking |
Which architectural design software compete with Vectorworks?
Share of Search by month for SketchUp, Revit, ArchiCAD, Vectorworks. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | SketchUp | Revit | ArchiCAD | Vectorworks | Chief Architect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 75% | 15.1% | 6.8% | 3% | 0.08% |
| Nov 2025 | 76% | 15.3% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 78.2% | 12.8% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.1% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 78.1% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 75% | 15.1% | 6.8% | 3% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.1% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 78.6% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 76% | 15.3% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.5% | 17.9% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 72% | 17.8% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 72% | 1.2M | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.8% | 301K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.5% | 110K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.6% | 60.5K | +22.2% | +0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.14% | 2.4K | +26.3% | 0 points |
1.
SketchUp72%
Held 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
2.
17.8%
Held 2nd. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
3.ArchiCAD
6.5%
Held 3rd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.6%
Held 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
0.14%
Held 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Vectorworks and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Vectorworks changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Vectorworks worldwide fell from 74K to 60.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Vectorworks’ estimated Share of Search among architectural design software worldwide increased from 3% to 3.6%.
How did search popularity change for architectural design software worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Vectorworks gained estimated Share of Search among architectural design software worldwide, from 2.9% to 3.6%.
SketchUp’s estimated Share of Search among architectural design software worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 78.6% to 72% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Chief Architect worldwide rose 26.3% over 11 measured months, from 1.9K to 2.4K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for ArchiCAD worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 165K to 110K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Revit worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 368K to 301K in August 2026.
How is Vectorworks measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Vectorworks’ 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
- vectorworks
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