GIMP vs Pixlr:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Pixlr had more branded searches than GIMP among image editing software worldwide. Pixlr was estimated to have 993K branded searches compared to GIMP’s 847K, and held an 8.3% Share of Search versus GIMP’s 7.1%. Worldwide · English terms: these are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, GIMP or Pixlr?
Compare image editing software for retouching, manipulating and compositing images. Includes browser and desktop creative editors. Specialist photo-library and RAW-development workflows, template-first design platforms and tools devoted to drawing or painting are outside this set. 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 Pixlr, GIMP. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Photopea | Adobe Photoshop | Picsart | Pixlr | GIMP | Fotor | Affinity | Paint.NET | PhotoScape | Pixelmator | PaintShop Pro | Xara | Acorn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.3% | 27.1% | 14.1% | 10.9% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.29% | 0.21% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.3% | 26.1% | 14.3% | 12.9% | 8.1% | 4.6% | 9.2% | 1.3% | 0.88% | 0.28% | 0.23% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.6% | 26.6% | 16.8% | 10.9% | 7.8% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 0.87% | 0.26% | 0.23% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.1% | 25.7% | 16.9% | 10.1% | 9.2% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 1% | 1.4% | 0.22% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.4% | 27.3% | 16.9% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.94% | 0.59% | 0.2% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.5% | 25.8% | 19.3% | 9.9% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.92% | 0.55% | 0.2% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 25.2% | 24.5% | 25.8% | 8.3% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.37% | 0.17% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 25.7% | 24.6% | 26.4% | 8.8% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.88% | 0.38% | 0.15% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.4% | 24% | 24.7% | 8.3% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 0.87% | 0.78% | 0.33% | 0.16% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.4% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 8.9% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 0.85% | 0.77% | 0.32% | 0.14% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.1% | 24.2% | 20.9% | 8.3% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 0.93% | 0.85% | 0.35% | 0.17% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the GIMP and Pixlr comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Pixlr was ahead of GIMP in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, GIMP’s estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide moved from 8.3% to 7.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3M to 847K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pixlr’s estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide moved from 10.9% to 8.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.7M to 993K.
How did search popularity change for image editing software worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, GIMP gained estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide, from 6.6% to 7.1%.
In August 2026, Pixlr lost estimated Share of Search among image editing software worldwide, from 8.9% to 8.3%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GIMP’s and Pixlr’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
GIMP
51 branded search terms
- download gimp
- download gimp photo editor
- free gimp
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- gimp
- gimp 2
- gimp 2025
- gimp 2026
- gimp ai
- gimp android
- gimp app
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- gimp design software
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- gimp free trial
- gimp graphic design
- gimp image editor
- gimp image editor app
- gimp image editor free download
- gimp image editor linux
- gimp image editor mac
- gimp image editor online
- gimp image editor pro
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- gimp image editor windows
- gimp ipad
- gimp linux
- gimp mac
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- gimp photo editor
- gimp photo editor android
- gimp photo editor for android
- gimp photo editor for ipad
- gimp photo editor for linux
- gimp photo editor mac
- gimp photo editor review
- gimp photo editor windows
- gimp price
- gimp pro
- gimp program
- gimp review
- gimp software
- gimp software download
- gimp software for android
- gimp software online
- gimp vector editor
- gimp vector graphics
- gimp windows
- gimp.org
- gnu image manipulation program for windows
- gnu image manipulation program online
Pixlr
70 branded search terms
- collage maker pixlr
- download pixlr
- e pixlr
- edit image pixlr
- edit photo online pixlr
- edit photo pixlr
- edit photos pixlr
- edit picture pixlr
- editor by pixlr
- editor photo pixlr
- editor pixlr
- face swap pixlr
- free pixlr
- https //pixlr editor
- image editor pixlr
- online photo editor pixlr
- online photo editor pixlr editor
- online picture editor pixlr
- online pixlr
- photo editing in pixlr
- photo editing online pixlr
- photo editing pixlr
- photo editing software pixlr
- photo editor by pixlr
- photo editor pixlr
- photo editor pixlr online
- photo online editor pixlr
- photoshop editor pixlr
- pic editor pixlr
- picture editing pixlr
- picture editor pixlr
- pixlr
- pixlr 2
- pixlr 2025
- pixlr ai
- pixlr ai face swap
- pixlr ai photo editor
- pixlr app
- pixlr background remover
- pixlr bg remover
- pixlr collage maker
- pixlr com face swap
- pixlr cost
- pixlr e
- pixlr editing
- pixlr editor
- pixlr editor editor
- pixlr editor image
- pixlr editor photo
- pixlr editor software
- pixlr express
- pixlr face swap
- pixlr face swap ai
- pixlr face swap tool
- pixlr filter
- pixlr for mac
- pixlr for windows
- pixlr free trial
- pixlr image editor
- pixlr photo editing software
- pixlr photo editor
- pixlr photo editor online
- pixlr price
- pixlr pro
- pixlr software
- pixlr subscription
- pixlr x
- pixlr/e/e
- www pixlr
- x pixlr
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