CapCut vs Clipchamp:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, CapCut had more branded searches than Clipchamp among online video editing platforms worldwide. CapCut had about 20.8 million branded searches, while Clipchamp had 1 million. CapCut made up 87.6% of all online video editing platform searches we track, and Clipchamp accounted for 4.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about online video editing platforms, Clipchamp appeared in four of the five answers and CapCut in three. Clipchamp was mentioned before CapCut in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
CapCut, about 21 searches for every 1 for Clipchamp
Who does AI mention more?
Clipchamp, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, CapCut in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Clipchamp, named ahead of CapCut in 3 of 5 answers
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Top online video editing platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Clipchamp was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. CapCut was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Clipchamp was listed before CapCut in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
VEED5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Clipchamp4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- CapCut3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Descript2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kapwing2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
InVideo1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which online video editing platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best online video editing platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best online video editing platform for social videos?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“editing videos online”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online video editing platforms”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is CapCut or Clipchamp more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CapCut and Clipchamp by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six online video editing platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for CapCut, Clipchamp. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | CapCut | InVideo | Clipchamp | VEED | Descript | Kapwing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.2% | 6.8% | 7% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.2% | 6.4% | 7% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 84.7% | 4.6% | 5% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 83.9% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 83.3% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 84.2% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 81.4% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 86.1% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 84.7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 85.2% | 4.9% | 5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 85.3% | 4.9% | 5% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 87.6% | 4.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.72% |
How has the CapCut and Clipchamp comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- CapCut was ahead of Clipchamp in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CapCut’s share of searches among online video editing platforms worldwide moved from 79.2% to 87.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 17M to 20.8M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Clipchamp’s share of searches among online video editing platforms worldwide moved from 7% to 4.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.5M to 1M.
How did search popularity change for online video editing platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, CapCut gained share of searches among online video editing platforms worldwide, from 85.3% to 87.6%.
In September 2026, Clipchamp lost share of searches among online video editing platforms worldwide, from 5% to 4.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CapCut’s and Clipchamp’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.
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