Canva vs FlowCV:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, FlowCV had more branded searches than Canva among resume builders worldwide. FlowCV had about 550,000 branded searches, while Canva had 395,000. FlowCV made up 43.1% of all resume builder searches we track, and Canva accounted for 30.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about resume builders, both Canva and FlowCV appeared in all four answers. FlowCV was mentioned before Canva in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
FlowCV, about 39% more searches than Canva
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
FlowCV, named ahead of Canva in every answer
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Top resume builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, both Canva and FlowCV showed up in all four answers. FlowCV was listed before Canva in every answer.
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which resume builder should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best resume builders?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best resume builder for a job seeker?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“resume builder free”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“resume maker”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Canva or FlowCV more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Canva and FlowCV by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight resume builders we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for FlowCV, Canva. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | FlowCV | Canva |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 31.6% | 39.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.1% | 39.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.2% | 37.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.3% | 42.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.8% | 46.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.6% | 50.4% |
| May 2026 | 28.4% | 49.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.6% | 45.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.3% | 45% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.3% | 46.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.1% | 30.9% |
| Oct 2026 | — | — |
Canva sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “canva resume”.
How has branded search for Canva and FlowCV changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 11 months ending September 2026: FlowCV took it in September 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Canva’s share of searches among resume builders worldwide moved from 39.3% to 30.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 561K to 395K.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, FlowCV’s share of searches among resume builders worldwide moved from 31.6% to 43.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 550K.
How did search popularity change for resume builders worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, FlowCV overtook Canva to become the leader among resume builders worldwide, with 43.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, Canva lost share of searches among resume builders worldwide, from 46.8% to 30.9%.
How are Canva’s and FlowCV’s branded searches counted?
13 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Canva’s and FlowCV’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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