Document management software:Which are searched most?
In September 2026, SharePoint was the most searched among document management software worldwide, with an estimated 3.4M branded searches and 81.8% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
SharePoint81.8%
Objective11%
FYI6%
DocuWare0.82%
M-Files0.37%
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Compare the document management software people choose between. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for SharePoint, Objective, FYI. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | SharePoint | Objective | FYI | DocuWare | M-Files |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 78.4% | 12.9% | 7% | 1.2% | 0.52% |
| Nov 2025 | 78.4% | 12.9% | 7% | 1.2% | 0.52% |
| Dec 2025 | 76.2% | 15.3% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 0.51% |
| Jan 2026 | 76.2% | 15.3% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 0.51% |
| Feb 2026 | 79.4% | 13% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 0.53% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.4% | 12.9% | 7% | 1.2% | 0.53% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.4% | 12.9% | 7% | 1.2% | 0.52% |
| May 2026 | 78.6% | 12.9% | 7.1% | 0.97% | 0.43% |
| Jun 2026 | 80.5% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 0.99% | 0.44% |
| Jul 2026 | 80.5% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 0.99% | 0.44% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.7% | 11% | 6% | 1% | 0.37% |
| Sep 2026 | 81.8% | 11% | 6% | 0.82% | 0.37% |
This month’s ranking, September 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 81.8% | 3.4M | +22.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11% | 450K | +22.3% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6% | 246K | +22.4% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.82% | 33.5K | -0.39% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.37% | 15K | +22.4% | 0 points |
81.8%
Held 1st. 3.4M estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
11%
Held 2nd. 450K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
FYI6%
Held 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
DocuWare0.82%
Held 4th. 33.5K estimated branded searches, -0.39% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
5.
M-Files0.37%
Held 5th. 15K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between leading brands
Which brand is most popular in search among document management software worldwide?
5 brands
In September 2026, SharePoint was the most searched among document management software worldwide, with an estimated 3.4M branded searches and 81.8% estimated Share of Search within this set. Objective is in 2nd place, 70.8 percentage points behind at 11% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SharePoint | 78.4% → 81.8% | 81.8%Sep 2026 | 76.2%Dec 2025 | 1st |
| Objective | 12.9% → 11% | 15.3%Dec 2025 | 10.8%Jun 2026 | 2nd |
| FYI | 7% → 6% | 7.2%Jul 2026 | 5.8%Feb 2026 | 3rd |
| DocuWare | 1.2% → 0.82% | 1.2%Apr 2026 | 0.82%Sep 2026 | 4th |
| M-Files | 0.52% → 0.37% | 0.53%Feb 2026 | 0.37%Aug 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SharePoint’s estimated Share of Search among document management software worldwide increased from 78.4% to 81.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Objective’s estimated Share of Search among document management software worldwide decreased from 12.9% to 11%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FYI’s estimated Share of Search among document management software worldwide decreased from 7% to 6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SharePoint’s estimated Share of Search among document management software worldwide peaked at 81.8% in September 2026 and was lowest at 76.2% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Objective’s estimated Share of Search among document management software worldwide peaked at 15.3% in December 2025 and was lowest at 10.8% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FYI’s estimated Share of Search among document management software worldwide peaked at 7.2% in July 2026 and was lowest at 5.8% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DocuWare and M-Files held steady: their estimated Share of Search among document management software worldwide each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for document management software worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
SharePoint’s estimated Share of Search among document management software worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 80.5% to 81.8% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for DocuWare worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 41.1K to 33.5K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for M-Files worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 18.3K to 15K in September 2026.
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