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Vector graphics software:Which brands are most popular in search?

In August 2026, Adobe Illustrator was the most searched among vector graphics software worldwide, with an estimated 848K branded searches and 30.2% estimated Share of Search within this set. Worldwide · English terms: these are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. Adobe Illustrator30.2%
  2. CorelDRAW27.7%
  3. Inkscape22.3%
  4. Affinity10.3%
  5. Kittl8.6%
  6. Linearity Curve0.4%
  7. Boxy SVG0.31%
  8. Amadine0.09%
  9. Xara0.06%
  10. Vectr0.06%

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Compare vector graphics software for creating and editing scalable artwork, logos, illustrations and SVG graphics. Includes installed and browser-based vector editors; UI prototyping, CAD, 3D modelling and animation-first products 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 among vector graphics software worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Inkscape, Affinity, Kittl. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthAdobe IllustratorCorelDRAWInkscapeAffinityKittlLinearity CurveBoxy SVGAmadineXaraVectr
Oct 202524.5%25.4%20%17.4%11.6%0.52%0.35%0.11%0.09%0.04%
Nov 202520%20.8%17.2%33%8.2%0.35%0.3%0.07%0.06%0.04%
Dec 202525.1%26.3%20.8%16.9%9.9%0.48%0.3%0.1%0.08%0.05%
Jan 202623.5%27.7%22.7%14.3%10.7%0.53%0.27%0.09%0.07%0.05%
Feb 202626.1%25.9%24.8%12.2%9.7%0.52%0.43%0.1%0.08%0.07%
Mar 202626.4%26.2%24.5%12%9.7%0.51%0.47%0.1%0.08%0.08%
Apr 202628.3%25.9%24.1%10.9%9.6%0.47%0.43%0.1%0.07%0.06%
May 202627.9%26.6%25.5%10.1%8.7%0.49%0.44%0.11%0.06%0.07%
Jun 202629%28%22%11.3%8.6%0.51%0.4%0.09%0.06%0.08%
Jul 202631.5%27.7%21.4%10.1%8.3%0.46%0.31%0.09%0.05%0.07%
Aug 202630.2%27.7%22.3%10.3%8.6%0.4%0.31%0.09%0.06%0.06%
Sep 2026——————————

This month’s ranking, August 2026

  1. 1.Adobe Illustrator

    30.2%

    held 1st · 848K estimated branded searches · -7.4% vs prior month · -1.3 points

  2. 2.CorelDRAW

    27.7%

    held 2nd · 778K estimated branded searches · -3.4% vs prior month · 0 points

  3. 3.Inkscape

    22.3%

    held 3rd · 628K estimated branded searches · +0.83% vs prior month · +0.9 points

  4. 4.Affinity

    10.3%

    held 4th · 289K estimated branded searches · -1.5% vs prior month · +0.2 points

  5. 5.Kittl

    8.6%

    held 5th · 241K estimated branded searches · -0.96% vs prior month · +0.2 points

  6. 6.Linearity Curve

    0.4%

    held 6th · 11.1K estimated branded searches · -17.4% vs prior month · -0.1 points

  7. 7.Boxy SVG

    0.31%

    held 7th · 8.7K estimated branded searches · -3.8% vs prior month · 0 points

  8. 8.Amadine

    0.09%

    held 8th · 2.6K estimated branded searches · +0.78% vs prior month · 0 points

  9. 9.Xara

    0.06%

    moved from 10th to 9th · 1.6K estimated branded searches · +2.6% vs prior month · 0 points

  10. 10.Vectr

    0.06%

    moved from 9th to 10th · 1.6K estimated branded searches · -24.2% vs prior month · 0 points

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Which brand is most popular in search among vector graphics software worldwide?

In August 2026, Adobe Illustrator was the most searched among vector graphics software worldwide, with an estimated 848K branded searches and 30.2% estimated Share of Search within this set. CorelDRAW is in 2nd place, 2.5 percentage points behind at 27.7% Share of Search.

Global vector graphics software, last 12 months ending September 2026
BrandShare of SearchPeakLowRank
Adobe Illustrator24.5% → 30.2%31.5%Jul 202620%Nov 20252nd → 1st
CorelDRAW25.4% → 27.7%28%Jun 202620.8%Nov 20251st → 2nd
Inkscape20% → 22.3%25.5%May 202617.2%Nov 20253rd
Affinity17.4% → 10.3%33%Nov 202510.1%May 20264th
Kittl11.6% → 8.6%11.6%Oct 20258.2%Nov 20255th
Linearity Curve0.52% → 0.4%0.53%Jan 20260.35%Nov 20256th
Boxy SVG0.35% → 0.31%0.47%Mar 20260.27%Jan 20267th
Amadine0.11% → 0.09%0.11%May 20260.07%Nov 20258th
Xara0.09% → 0.06%0.09%Oct 20250.05%Jul 20269th
Vectr0.04% → 0.06%0.08%Jun 20260.04%Oct 202510th

Each finding as a sentence

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Adobe Illustrator’s estimated Share of Search among vector graphics software worldwide increased from 24.5% to 30.2%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, CorelDRAW’s estimated Share of Search among vector graphics software worldwide increased from 25.4% to 27.7%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Inkscape’s estimated Share of Search among vector graphics software worldwide increased from 20% to 22.3%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Affinity’s estimated Share of Search among vector graphics software worldwide decreased from 17.4% to 10.3%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kittl’s estimated Share of Search among vector graphics software worldwide decreased from 11.6% to 8.6%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Adobe Illustrator’s estimated Share of Search among vector graphics software worldwide peaked at 31.5% in July 2026 and was lowest at 20% in November 2025.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, CorelDRAW’s estimated Share of Search among vector graphics software worldwide peaked at 28% in June 2026 and was lowest at 20.8% in November 2025.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Inkscape’s estimated Share of Search among vector graphics software worldwide peaked at 25.5% in May 2026 and was lowest at 17.2% in November 2025.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Affinity’s estimated Share of Search among vector graphics software worldwide peaked at 33% in November 2025 and was lowest at 10.1% in May 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kittl’s estimated Share of Search among vector graphics software worldwide peaked at 11.6% in October 2025 and was lowest at 8.2% in November 2025.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Adobe Illustrator rose from 2nd to 1st among vector graphics software worldwide.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, CorelDRAW fell from 1st to 2nd among vector graphics software worldwide.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Linearity Curve, Boxy SVG, Amadine, Xara and Vectr held steady: their estimated Share of Search among vector graphics software worldwide each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

How did search popularity change for vector graphics software worldwide in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Inkscape gained estimated Share of Search among vector graphics software worldwide, from 21.4% to 22.3%.

  2. In August 2026, Adobe Illustrator lost estimated Share of Search among vector graphics software worldwide, from 31.5% to 30.2%.

  3. In August 2026, Xara rose from 10th to 9th among vector graphics software worldwide.

  4. In August 2026, Vectr fell from 9th to 10th among vector graphics software worldwide.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Affinity worldwide fell 54.8% over 11 measured months, from 640K to 289K in August 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Kittl worldwide fell 43.8% over 11 measured months, from 428K to 241K in August 2026.

  7. Estimated monthly branded searches for Linearity Curve worldwide fell 41.4% over 11 measured months, from 19K to 11.1K in August 2026.

  8. Estimated monthly branded searches for Amadine worldwide fell 33.8% over 11 measured months, from 3.9K to 2.6K in August 2026.

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