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Artlist vs Getty Images:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Artlist had more branded searches than Getty Images among stock footage libraries worldwide. Artlist had about 14,800 branded searches, while Getty Images had 12,100. Artlist made up 0.19% of all stock footage library searches we track, and Getty Images accounted for 0.16%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about stock footage libraries, Artlist appeared in three of the five answers and Getty Images in one. Artlist was mentioned before Getty Images in every answer that named either.

Among stock footage libraries worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Artlist, about 22% more searches than Getty Images

Artlist 14.8K searchesGetty Images 12.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Artlist, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Getty Images in 1

Artlist in 3 of 5Getty Images in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Artlist, named ahead of Getty Images in 3 of 3 answers

Artlist first in 3Getty Images never first

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Top stock footage libraries in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Artlist was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Getty Images was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Artlist was listed before Getty Images in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Storyblocks1st
  2. Pexels2nd
  3. Artlist3rd
  4. Envato Elements4th
  5. Pixabay5th
  6. Shutterstock6th
  7. Getty Images7th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Pexels5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Envato Elements4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Storyblocks4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Artlist3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Pixabay2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Shutterstock2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Getty Images1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Artlist or Getty Images more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Artlist and Getty Images by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven stock footage libraries we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Artlist and Getty Images among stock footage libraries worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Artlist, Getty Images. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPixabayPexelsShutterstockEnvato ElementsStoryblocksArtlistGetty Images
Oct 202540.3%27%25.7%5.4%1.3%0.05%0.08%
Nov 202542.2%28.2%22.7%5.7%1.1%0.06%0.08%
Dec 202542.2%28.3%22.7%5.7%1.1%0.06%0.05%
Jan 202642.6%28.5%22.9%4.7%1.1%0.07%0.06%
Feb 202639.3%32.2%21.9%5.3%1.1%0.1%0.1%
Mar 202642.6%28.5%22.9%4.7%1.1%0.1%0.07%
Apr 202644.1%29.5%20.1%4.9%1.2%0.16%0.06%
May 202639.7%32.5%22.1%4.4%1.1%0.18%0.06%
Jun 202641.7%27.9%24.3%4.6%1.1%0.18%0.34%
Jul 202638.4%31.4%23.4%5.2%1.3%0.21%0.17%
Aug 202638.8%31.7%23.6%4.3%1.3%0.21%0.14%
Sep 202644.1%29.5%20.9%4%1.2%0.19%0.16%

How has the Artlist and Getty Images comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Artlist took it in December 2025, Getty Images took it in June 2026, Artlist took it in July 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Artlist’s share of searches among stock footage libraries worldwide moved from 0.05% to 0.19%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 14.8K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Getty Images’ share of searches among stock footage libraries worldwide moved from 0.08% to 0.16%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 12.1K.

How did search popularity change for stock footage libraries worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Artlist worldwide rose 174.1% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 14.8K in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Getty Images worldwide rose 49.4% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 12.1K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Artlist’s and Getty Images’ 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.

Artlist

1 branded search term

  • artlist music

Getty Images

1 branded search term

  • getty images stock

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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