Canva vs Recraft:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Recraft had more branded searches than Canva among AI logo design tools worldwide. Recraft had about 201,000 branded searches, while Canva had 49,500. Recraft made up 42% of all AI logo design tool searches we track, and Canva accounted for 10.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI logo design tools, Canva appeared in all five answers and Recraft in two. Canva was mentioned before Recraft in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Recraft, about 4 searches for every 1 for Canva
Who does AI mention more?
Canva, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Canva, named ahead of Recraft in 4 of 5 answers
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Top AI logo design tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Canva appeared in all five answers. Recraft was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Canva was listed before Recraft in four out of five answers.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI logo design tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI logo design tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI logo design tool for a logo?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“logo maker ai”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“logo design app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Canva or Recraft more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Canva and Recraft by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten AI logo design tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Recraft, Canva. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Recraft | Canva |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 34.9% | 17.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.8% | 13.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.2% | 12.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 38% | 13.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.2% | 25.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.9% | 23.7% |
| May 2026 | 32.1% | 35.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.3% | 46.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 28% | 42.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.2% | 32.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 42% | 10.4% |
| Oct 2026 | — | — |
Canva sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “canva logo maker”.
How has branded search for Canva and Recraft changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 11 months ending September 2026: Canva took it in May 2026, Recraft took it in September 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Canva’s share of searches among AI logo design tools worldwide moved from 17.5% to 10.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 49.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Recraft’s share of searches among AI logo design tools worldwide moved from 34.9% to 42%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 402K to 201K.
How did search popularity change for AI logo design tools worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Recraft overtook Canva to become the leader among AI logo design tools worldwide, with 42% of the searches.
In September 2026, Looka overtook Canva to rank 2nd among AI logo design tools worldwide, with 15.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, LogoAI overtook Canva to rank 3rd among AI logo design tools worldwide, with 12.7% of the searches.
In September 2026, Tailor Brands overtook Canva to rank 4th among AI logo design tools worldwide, with 10.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Canva lost share of searches among AI logo design tools worldwide, from 32.3% to 10.4%.
How are Canva’s and Recraft’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Canva’s and Recraft’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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