Clipchamp vs Loom:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Clipchamp had more branded searches than Loom among screen recording software worldwide. Clipchamp had about 1 million branded searches, while Loom had 129,000. Clipchamp made up 14.7% of all screen recording software searches we track, and Loom accounted for 1.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about screen recording software, Loom appeared in all five answers and Clipchamp in two. Loom was mentioned before Clipchamp in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Clipchamp, about 8 searches for every 1 for Loom
Who does AI mention more?
Loom, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Loom, named ahead of Clipchamp in every answer
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Top screen recording software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Loom appeared in all five answers. Clipchamp was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Loom was listed before Clipchamp 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.
OBS Studio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Loom5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Screen Studio4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ScreenPal3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Clipchamp2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Descript2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Camtasia2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Snagit2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ScreenRec2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tella1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about screen recording software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which screen recording software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best screen recording software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best screen recording software for team demos?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“screen recording software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“record screen software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Clipchamp or Loom more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Clipchamp and Loom by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 screen recording software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Clipchamp, Loom. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | OBS Studio | Clipchamp | Descript | Zight | Loom | ScreenPal | Screencastify | Camtasia | Snagit | Screen Studio | ScreenRec | Tella |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 65.4% | 20.4% | 5% | 0.54% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.37% | 0.45% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 67.9% | 19.2% | 4.7% | 0.44% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.35% | 0.42% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 71.3% | 16.4% | 4% | 0.46% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.99% | 0.36% | 0.44% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 74.1% | 13.6% | 4.1% | 0.57% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.37% | 0.45% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 70.3% | 14.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.48% | 0.58% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.4% | 16.4% | 5% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.67% | 0.55% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.8% | 15.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.94% | 0.63% | 0.51% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 67.8% | 16.8% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.56% | 0.46% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 73% | 15% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2% | 0.98% | 0.9% | 0.91% | 0.91% | 0.5% | 0.33% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.1% | 15.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.68% | 1.1% | 0.94% | 0.63% | 0.42% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 69.6% | 15.7% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.98% | 1.2% | 0.95% | 0.64% | 0.43% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 70.7% | 14.7% | 4.4% | 2% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.49% | 0.4% | 0.04% |
How has the Clipchamp and Loom comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Clipchamp was ahead of Loom in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Clipchamp’s share of searches among screen recording software worldwide moved from 20.4% to 14.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.5M to 1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Loom’s share of searches among screen recording software worldwide moved from 1.4% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 107K to 129K.
How did search popularity change for screen recording software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Clipchamp lost share of searches among screen recording software worldwide, from 15.7% to 14.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Loom worldwide rose 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 107K to 129K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Clipchamp’s and Loom’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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