Canva vs Ezgif:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ezgif had more branded searches than Canva among GIF makers worldwide. Ezgif had about 450,000 branded searches, while Canva had 8,100. Ezgif made up 91.9% of all GIF maker searches we track, and Canva accounted for 1.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about GIF makers, Ezgif appeared in all five answers and Canva in four. Ezgif was mentioned before Canva in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Ezgif, about 56 searches for every 1 for Canva
Who does AI mention more?
Ezgif, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Ezgif, named ahead of Canva in every answer
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Top GIF makers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ezgif appeared in all five answers. Canva was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Ezgif was listed before Canva in every answer.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best free GIF maker?”
Asked ChatGPT
“How do I turn a video into a GIF online?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which app makes the best GIFs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gif maker”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“video to gif”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Canva or Ezgif more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Canva and Ezgif by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six GIF makers we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Ezgif, Canva. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ezgif | Canva |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 85.6% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 73.7% | 18% |
| Jan 2026 | 85.5% | 3.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 83.8% | 3.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 65% | 3.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.3% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 68% | 2.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 71.9% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.1% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 70.5% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 91.9% | 1.7% |
| Oct 2026 | — | — |
Canva sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “canva gif maker”.
How has branded search for Canva and Ezgif changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ezgif was ahead of Canva in every measured month of the 11 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Canva’s share of searches among GIF makers worldwide moved from 3.4% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 8.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Ezgif’s share of searches among GIF makers worldwide moved from 85.6% to 91.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 368K to 450K.
How did search popularity change for GIF makers worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ezgif gained share of searches among GIF makers worldwide, from 70.5% to 91.9%.
In September 2026, Canva rose from 4th to 3rd among GIF makers worldwide.
How are Canva’s and Ezgif’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Canva’s and Ezgif’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.
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