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Adobe Express vs GraphicRiver:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Adobe Express had more branded searches than GraphicRiver among design template platforms worldwide. Adobe Express had about 1.9 million branded searches, while GraphicRiver had 9,900. Adobe Express made up 0.99% of all design template platform searches we track, and GraphicRiver accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about design template platforms, Adobe Express appeared in four of the five answers and GraphicRiver in none.

Among design template platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Adobe Express, about 190 searches for every 1 for GraphicRiver

Adobe Express 1.9M searchesGraphicRiver 9.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Adobe Express, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, GraphicRiver in 0

Adobe Express in 4 of 5GraphicRiver in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Adobe Express, the only one of the two named

Adobe Express first in 4GraphicRiver never named

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Top design template platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Adobe Express was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. GraphicRiver 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.

  1. Canva1st
  2. Adobe Express2nd
  3. Visme3rd
  4. Envato Elements4th
  5. PosterMyWall5th
  6. VistaCreate5th
  7. Creative Market7th
  8. Placeit–
  9. Design Bundles–
  10. +1 more
  11. GraphicRiver–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Canva5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Adobe Express4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • VistaCreate3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • PosterMyWall2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Envato Elements2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Visme2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Creative Market1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Placeit0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Design Bundles0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • GraphicRiver0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+1 more

See every answer about design template platforms

5 answers

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 19, 2026.

Is Adobe Express or GraphicRiver more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Adobe Express and GraphicRiver by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 design template platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Adobe Express and GraphicRiver among design template platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Adobe Express, GraphicRiver. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthCanvaAdobe ExpressPosterMyWallEnvato ElementsCreative MarketVismeVistaCreatePlaceitDesign BundlesUI8GraphicRiver
Oct 202598.2%0.85%0.43%0.24%0.07%0.08%0.05%0.05%0.02%<0.01%0.01%
Nov 202597.9%1%0.43%0.29%0.07%0.09%0.05%0.06%0.02%0.01%0.01%
Dec 202597.7%1%0.64%0.35%0.09%0.08%0.06%0.06%0.02%0.01%0.01%
Jan 202698.1%1%0.43%0.24%0.07%0.05%0.04%0.06%0.02%<0.01%<0.01%
Feb 202698.2%1%0.35%0.23%0.07%0.05%0.04%0.05%0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Mar 202698.1%1%0.43%0.24%0.07%0.05%0.04%0.05%0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Apr 202698.1%1%0.35%0.24%0.07%0.04%0.04%0.05%0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
May 202698.3%1%0.35%0.19%0.07%0.04%0.03%0.04%0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Jun 202698.2%0.99%0.35%0.24%0.07%0.04%0.04%0.04%0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Jul 202698.1%0.98%0.35%0.29%0.09%0.04%0.04%0.05%0.02%0.01%<0.01%
Aug 202698.4%0.99%0.24%0.19%0.07%0.04%0.04%0.03%0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Sep 202698.5%0.99%0.19%0.16%0.06%0.04%0.03%0.02%<0.01%<0.01%<0.01%

How has the Adobe Express and GraphicRiver comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for design template platforms worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. In September 2026, GraphicRiver fell from 10th to 11th among design template platforms worldwide.

How are branded searches counted?

24 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Adobe Express’ and GraphicRiver’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.

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

GraphicRiver

1 branded search term

  • graphicriver

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