DeepL vs QuillBot:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, DeepL had more branded searches than QuillBot among translation apps worldwide. DeepL was estimated to have 16.6M branded searches compared to QuillBot’s 5M, and held a 6.6% Share of Search versus QuillBot’s 2%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, DeepL or QuillBot?
Compare the translation apps teams use. 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 DeepL, QuillBot. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Google Translate | DeepL | QuillBot | Reverso | Papago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 87.9% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 87.9% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 90.2% | 6.6% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 88.7% | 8% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 90% | 6.6% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 88.4% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 90.3% | 6.6% | 2% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 90.3% | 6.6% | 2% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 88.9% | 8% | 2% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 90.8% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 91.7% | 5.5% | 2% | 0.74% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 90.3% | 6.6% | 2% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
How has the DeepL and QuillBot comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DeepL was ahead of QuillBot in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeepL’s estimated Share of Search among translation apps worldwide moved from 7.9% to 6.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 24.9M to 16.6M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QuillBot’s estimated Share of Search among translation apps worldwide moved from 2.9% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.1M to 5M.
How did search popularity change for translation apps worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, DeepL gained estimated Share of Search among translation apps worldwide, from 5.5% to 6.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for QuillBot worldwide fell 45.3% over 12 measured months, from 9.1M to 5M in September 2026.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeepL’s and QuillBot’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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