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Artlist vs Storyblocks:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Storyblocks had more branded searches than Artlist among stock footage libraries worldwide. Storyblocks had about 90,500 branded searches, while Artlist had 14,800. Storyblocks made up 1.2% of all stock footage library searches we track, and Artlist accounted for 0.19%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about stock footage libraries, Storyblocks appeared in four of the five answers and Artlist in three. Artlist and Storyblocks were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.

Among stock footage libraries worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Storyblocks, about 6 searches for every 1 for Artlist

Storyblocks 90.5K searchesArtlist 14.8K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Storyblocks, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Artlist in 3

Storyblocks in 4 of 5Artlist in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Artlist first in 2Storyblocks first in 2

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Top stock footage libraries in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Storyblocks was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the 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. Artlist and Storyblocks were each listed first in two of the four answers 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 Storyblocks more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Artlist and Storyblocks 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 Storyblocks among stock footage libraries worldwide, by month

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

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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 Storyblocks comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Storyblocks was ahead of Artlist in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 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, Storyblocks’ share of searches among stock footage libraries worldwide moved from 1.3% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 90.5K.

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 Storyblocks worldwide fell 33% over 12 measured months, from 135K to 90.5K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Artlist’s and Storyblocks’ 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

Storyblocks

1 branded search term

  • storyblocks

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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