How popular isVisual Studio Code in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 2.7M branded searches for Visual Studio Code worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Visual Studio Code holds 45.5% estimated Share of Search among code editors worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Cursor48.4%Visual Studio Code45.5%
JetBrains3.3%
Sublime Text2.7%
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Which code editors compete with Visual Studio Code?
Share of Search by month for Cursor, Visual Studio Code, JetBrains, Sublime Text. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Cursor | Visual Studio Code | JetBrains | Sublime Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.1% | 43.3% | 4.8% | 3.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.4% | 43.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.5% | 40.5% | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.8% | 40.9% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.9% | 40.8% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.4% | 36.4% | 4% | 3.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.1% | 36.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| May 2026 | 53% | 40.4% | 3.6% | 3% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.7% | 37.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.6% | 45.4% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.4% | 45.5% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.4% | 2.9M | -0.65% | -0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 45.5% | 2.7M | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.3% | 201K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.7% | 165K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Cursor48.4%
Held 1st. 2.9M estimated branded searches, -0.65% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
45.5%
Held 2nd. 2.7M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.3%
Held 3rd. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.7%
Held 4th. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Visual Studio Code and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Visual Studio Code changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Visual Studio Code worldwide held steady at 2.7M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Visual Studio Code’s estimated Share of Search among code editors worldwide increased from 43.3% to 45.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Visual Studio Code’s estimated Share of Search among code editors worldwide peaked at 45.5% in August 2026 and was lowest at 36.4% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for code editors worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for JetBrains worldwide fell 33.2% over 11 measured months, from 301K to 201K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sublime Text worldwide fell 32.9% over 11 measured months, from 246K to 165K in August 2026.
How is Visual Studio Code measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Visual Studio Code’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
- visual studio code
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