Lucidchart vs XMind:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Lucidchart had more branded searches than XMind among mind mapping tools worldwide. Lucidchart had about 550,000 branded searches, while XMind had 201,000. Lucidchart made up 19.8% of all mind mapping tool searches we track, and XMind accounted for 7.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mind mapping tools, XMind appeared in all five answers and Lucidchart in none.
Who do people search for more?
Lucidchart, about 3 searches for every 1 for XMind
Who does AI mention more?
XMind, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
XMind, the only one of the two named
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Top mind mapping tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, XMind appeared in all five answers. Lucidchart did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- XMind1st
MindMeister2nd
Miro3rd
MindNode4th
Coggle5th- Lucidchart–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Miro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- XMind5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- MindMeister5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- MindNode5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Coggle2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Lucidchart0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about mind mapping tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mind mapping tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mind mapping tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mind mapping tool for organising ideas?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mind mapping tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mind map software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Lucidchart or XMind more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Lucidchart and XMind by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six mind mapping tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Lucidchart, XMind. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Miro | Lucidchart | XMind | MindMeister | Coggle | MindNode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.3% | 22.2% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 0.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.2% | 21.8% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 0.39% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.7% | 18.8% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 0.51% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.6% | 18.5% | 10.1% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 0.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.6% | 21.9% | 8% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 0.39% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.7% | 22.3% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 3% | 0.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 61% | 22.4% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 0.33% |
| May 2026 | 60.7% | 22.3% | 8.1% | 5.5% | 3% | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.7% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 0.35% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.4% | 19.7% | 8.8% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.35% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.5% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 0.43% |
| Sep 2026 | 66% | 19.8% | 7.2% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.29% |
How has the Lucidchart and XMind comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Lucidchart was ahead of XMind in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lucidchart’s share of searches among mind mapping tools worldwide moved from 22.2% to 19.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 823K to 550K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, XMind’s share of searches among mind mapping tools worldwide moved from 8.1% to 7.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 201K.
How did search popularity change for mind mapping tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, XMind lost share of searches among mind mapping tools worldwide, from 8.7% to 7.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Lucidchart worldwide fell 33.2% over 12 measured months, from 823K to 550K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lucidchart’s and XMind’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.
Lucidchart
1 branded search term
- lucidchart
XMind
1 branded search term
- xmind
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