Adobe Express vs Envato Elements:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Adobe Express had more branded searches than Envato Elements among video template platforms worldwide. Adobe Express had about 1.9 million branded searches, while Envato Elements had 301,000. Adobe Express made up 7.6% of all video template platform searches we track, and Envato Elements accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about video template platforms, Adobe Express and Envato Elements each appeared in three of the five answers. Adobe Express and Envato Elements were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Adobe Express, about 6 searches for every 1 for Envato Elements
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top video template platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Adobe Express was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Envato Elements was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Adobe Express and Envato Elements were each listed first in two of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
CapCut1st
Adobe Express2nd
Envato Elements3rd
VEED4th
Motion Array5th
InVideo6th- Renderforest7th
Placeit–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
CapCut3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Adobe Express3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Envato Elements3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
InVideo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
VEED2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Renderforest2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Motion Array1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Placeit1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about video template platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which video template platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best video template platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best video template platform for a marketing team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“template video editor”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“editable video templates”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Adobe Express or Envato Elements more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Adobe Express and Envato Elements by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight video template platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Adobe Express, Envato Elements. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | CapCut | Adobe Express | InVideo | VEED | Envato Elements | Motion Array | Renderforest | Placeit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.3% | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.49% |
| Nov 2025 | 77% | 8.8% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.91% | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 82.6% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.36% |
| Jan 2026 | 81.3% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.43% |
| Feb 2026 | 79.3% | 9% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% | 0.77% | 0.94% | 0.42% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.4% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.35% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.2% | 9.1% | 6% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.76% | 0.93% | 0.42% |
| May 2026 | 83.2% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 0.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 82.6% | 7.5% | 4.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.29% |
| Jul 2026 | 83.5% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 0.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 82.9% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.65% | 0.53% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 84.1% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 0.16% |
How has the Adobe Express and Envato Elements comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Adobe Express was ahead of Envato Elements in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Adobe Express’ share of searches among video template platforms worldwide moved from 8.9% to 7.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2M to 1.9M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Envato Elements’ share of searches among video template platforms worldwide moved from 2.5% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 550K to 301K.
How did search popularity change for video template platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for Envato Elements worldwide fell 45.3% over 12 measured months, from 550K to 301K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
24 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Adobe Express’ and Envato Elements’ 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.
Adobe Express
23 branded search terms
- adobe adobe express
- adobe express android
- adobe express animation
- adobe express cloud
- adobe express create
- adobe express desktop
- adobe express mobile
- adobe express nonprofits
- adobe express page
- adobe express pc
- adobe express photoshop
- adobe express site
- adobe express use
- adobe express windows
- adobe spark
- adobe spark app
- adobe spark express
- adobe spark page
- adobe spark post
- adobe spark software
- adobe spark video
- adobe spark videos
- adobeexpress
Envato Elements
1 branded search term
- envato elements
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