BeFunky vs Pixlr:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Pixlr had more branded searches than BeFunky among online photo editors worldwide. Pixlr had about 1 million branded searches, while BeFunky had 301,000. Pixlr made up 11.5% of all online photo editor searches we track, and BeFunky accounted for 3.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about online photo editors, Pixlr appeared in all five answers and BeFunky in two. Pixlr was mentioned before BeFunky in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Pixlr, about 3 searches for every 1 for BeFunky
Who does AI mention more?
Pixlr, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Pixlr, named ahead of BeFunky in every answer
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Top online photo editors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pixlr appeared in all five answers. BeFunky was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Pixlr was listed before BeFunky in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Photopea5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Pixlr5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Adobe Photoshop4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
BeFunky2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Picsart1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fotor1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about online photo editors
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which online photo editor should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best online photo editors?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best online photo editor for editing photos?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online photo editors”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“free photo editor”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is BeFunky or Pixlr more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for BeFunky and Pixlr by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six online photo editors we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Pixlr, BeFunky. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Photopea | Adobe Photoshop | Picsart | Pixlr | Fotor | BeFunky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.6% | 25.9% | 18.1% | 13.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.4% | 27.8% | 20% | 15.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.4% | 25.6% | 21.3% | 12.7% | 6.8% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.7% | 25.1% | 21.7% | 13.2% | 5% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.8% | 26% | 21.6% | 12% | 4.7% | 0.94% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.7% | 25.2% | 21.7% | 12.9% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.4% | 25% | 25% | 10.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% |
| May 2026 | 34.5% | 24.5% | 25% | 11.5% | 3.5% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.8% | 22.5% | 25.4% | 10.2% | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.1% | 22.7% | 25.2% | 10.6% | 3.5% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.8% | 22.5% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 5.2% | 0.99% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.8% | 23.9% | 19.8% | 11.5% | 4.7% | 3.3% |
How has the BeFunky and Pixlr comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Pixlr was ahead of BeFunky in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BeFunky’s share of searches among online photo editors worldwide moved from 1.4% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 301K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pixlr’s share of searches among online photo editors worldwide moved from 13.8% to 11.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6M to 1M.
How did search popularity change for online photo editors worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, BeFunky gained share of searches among online photo editors worldwide, from 0.99% to 3.3%.
In September 2026, Pixlr gained share of searches among online photo editors worldwide, from 9.8% to 11.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
42 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BeFunky’s and Pixlr’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.
BeFunky
1 branded search term
- befunky
Pixlr
41 branded search terms
- collage maker pixlr
- e pixlr
- edit image pixlr
- edit photo pixlr
- edit photos pixlr
- edit picture pixlr
- editor by pixlr
- editor photo pixlr
- editor pixlr
- face swap pixlr
- https //pixlr editor
- image editor pixlr
- photo editing pixlr
- photo editing software pixlr
- photo editor by pixlr
- photo editor pixlr
- photoshop editor pixlr
- pic editor pixlr
- picture editing pixlr
- picture editor pixlr
- pixlr
- pixlr ai
- pixlr background remover
- pixlr bg remover
- pixlr collage maker
- pixlr e
- pixlr editing
- pixlr editor
- pixlr editor editor
- pixlr editor image
- pixlr editor photo
- pixlr editor software
- pixlr express
- pixlr face swap
- pixlr filter
- pixlr image editor
- pixlr photo editing software
- pixlr photo editor
- pixlr x
- pixlr/e/e
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