E-signature tools:Which are searched most?
In September 2026, Docusign was the most searched among e-signature tools worldwide, with an estimated 2.3M branded searches and 84.4% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Docusign84.4%
PandaDoc6.2%
Dropbox Sign5%signNow3.4%
Adobe Acrobat Sign1%
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Compare the e-signature tools 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 Docusign, PandaDoc, Dropbox Sign, signNow. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | Docusign | PandaDoc | Dropbox Sign | signNow | Adobe Acrobat Sign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 86.4% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 0.85% |
| Nov 2025 | 85.5% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 0.84% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 0.84% |
| Jan 2026 | 83.9% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 84.1% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 85.5% | 5.1% | 5% | 3.4% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 86.6% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 0.84% |
| May 2026 | 84.6% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 85.7% | 5% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 84.1% | 6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 85.7% | 5% | 5% | 3.4% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 84.4% | 6.2% | 5% | 3.4% | 1% |
This month’s ranking, September 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 84.4% | 2.3M | -2.7% | -1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 6.2% | 165K | +22.2% | +1.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5% | 135K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.4% | 90.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1% | 27.1K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Docusign84.4%
Held 1st. 2.3M estimated branded searches, -2.7% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
2.
PandaDoc6.2%
Held 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
5%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.
3.4%
Held 4th. 90.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Held 5th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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Which brand is most popular in search among e-signature tools worldwide?
5 brands
In September 2026, Docusign was the most searched among e-signature tools worldwide, with an estimated 2.3M branded searches and 84.4% estimated Share of Search within this set. PandaDoc is in 2nd place, 78.2 percentage points behind at 6.2% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Docusign | 86.4% → 84.4% | 86.6%Apr 2026 | 83.9%Jan 2026 | 1st |
| PandaDoc | 5.2% → 6.2% | 6.2%Sep 2026 | 5%Aug 2026 | 2nd |
| Dropbox Sign | 4.6% → 5% | 5.5%Jan 2026 | 4.5%Jun 2026 | 3rd |
| signNow | 2.9% → 3.4% | 3.5%Nov 2025 | 2.8%Apr 2026 | 4th |
| Adobe Acrobat Sign | 0.85% → 1% | 1.8%Jun 2026 | 0.84%Nov 2025 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Docusign’s estimated Share of Search among e-signature tools worldwide decreased from 86.4% to 84.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PandaDoc’s estimated Share of Search among e-signature tools worldwide increased from 5.2% to 6.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, signNow’s estimated Share of Search among e-signature tools worldwide increased from 2.9% to 3.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Docusign’s estimated Share of Search among e-signature tools worldwide peaked at 86.6% in April 2026 and was lowest at 83.9% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PandaDoc’s estimated Share of Search among e-signature tools worldwide peaked at 6.2% in September 2026 and was lowest at 5% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dropbox Sign’s estimated Share of Search among e-signature tools worldwide peaked at 5.5% in January 2026 and was lowest at 4.5% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Adobe Acrobat Sign’s estimated Share of Search among e-signature tools worldwide peaked at 1.8% in June 2026 and was lowest at 0.84% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dropbox Sign and Adobe Acrobat Sign held steady: their estimated Share of Search among e-signature tools worldwide each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for e-signature tools worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, PandaDoc gained estimated Share of Search among e-signature tools worldwide, from 5% to 6.2%.
In September 2026, Docusign lost estimated Share of Search among e-signature tools worldwide, from 85.7% to 84.4%.
Dropbox Sign’s estimated Share of Search among e-signature tools worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.5% to 5% in September 2026.
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