CyberLink PhotoDirector vs Luminar Neo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Luminar Neo had more branded searches than CyberLink PhotoDirector among photo editing software worldwide. Luminar Neo had about 49,500 branded searches, while CyberLink PhotoDirector had 9,900. Luminar Neo made up 0.48% of all photo editing software searches we track, and CyberLink PhotoDirector accounted for 0.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about photo editing software, Luminar Neo appeared in three of the five answers and CyberLink PhotoDirector in two. Luminar Neo was mentioned before CyberLink PhotoDirector in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Luminar Neo, about 5 searches for every 1 for CyberLink PhotoDirector
Who does AI mention more?
Luminar Neo, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, CyberLink PhotoDirector in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Luminar Neo, named ahead of CyberLink PhotoDirector in 3 of 3 answers
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Top photo editing software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Luminar Neo was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. CyberLink PhotoDirector was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Luminar Neo was listed before CyberLink PhotoDirector in every answer that named either.
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.
Adobe Lightroom5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Adobe Photoshop5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Capture One5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Affinity5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
GIMP3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Luminar Neo3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
RawTherapee2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DxO PhotoLab2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
CyberLink PhotoDirector2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Photopea1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about photo editing software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which photo editing software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best photo editing software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best photo editing software for advanced photo edits?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“photo editing software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“photo editor software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is CyberLink PhotoDirector or Luminar Neo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CyberLink PhotoDirector and Luminar Neo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 photo editing software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Luminar Neo, CyberLink PhotoDirector. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Photopea | Picsart | Adobe Lightroom | Pixlr | GIMP | VSCO | Adobe Photoshop | Snapseed | Capture One | Affinity | Luminar Neo | RawTherapee | DxO PhotoLab | CyberLink PhotoDirector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.9% | 16.7% | 9.7% | 12.7% | 8.4% | 6.6% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 0.86% | 1.6% | 0.86% | 0.39% | 0.26% | 0.47% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.2% | 17.9% | 9.7% | 13.6% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.27% | 0.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.1% | 19.1% | 10.4% | 11.4% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 0.96% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.35% | 0.19% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.2% | 18.8% | 10.6% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 0.96% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.35% | 0.19% | 0.43% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.3% | 19.5% | 11% | 10.8% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 0.69% | 0.9% | 0.85% | 0.31% | 0.17% | 0.38% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.8% | 19.2% | 11% | 11.4% | 7.9% | 7.5% | 6% | 3.6% | 0.98% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.29% | 0.2% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 30% | 22.5% | 11% | 9.8% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 6% | 3.6% | 0.66% | 0.72% | 0.99% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.24% |
| May 2026 | 30.9% | 22.4% | 10.8% | 10.3% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 0.68% | 0.74% | 0.83% | 0.31% | 0.2% | 0.25% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.2% | 22.2% | 11.1% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 0.93% | 0.71% | 0.32% | 0.21% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.8% | 22.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 0.89% | 0.94% | 0.73% | 0.32% | 0.22% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.7% | 22% | 11.3% | 8.7% | 7% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 0.88% | 0.78% | 0.59% | 0.32% | 0.22% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.6% | 17.5% | 11.3% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.48% | 0.32% | 0.26% | 0.1% |
How has the CyberLink PhotoDirector and Luminar Neo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Luminar Neo was ahead of CyberLink PhotoDirector in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CyberLink PhotoDirector’s share of searches among photo editing software worldwide moved from 0.47% to 0.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Luminar Neo’s share of searches among photo editing software worldwide moved from 0.86% to 0.48%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110K to 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for photo editing software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for CyberLink PhotoDirector worldwide fell 83.6% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 9.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Luminar Neo worldwide fell 55% over 12 measured months, from 110K to 49.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CyberLink PhotoDirector’s and Luminar Neo’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.
CyberLink PhotoDirector
2 branded search terms
- cyberlink photodirector
- photodirector
Luminar Neo
1 branded search term
- luminarneo
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