DeepL vs Lokalise:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, DeepL had more branded searches than Lokalise among AI translation tools worldwide. DeepL was estimated to have 18.7M branded searches compared to Lokalise’s 8.3K, and held a 7.5% Share of Search versus Lokalise’s <0.01%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, DeepL or Lokalise?
Compare the tools used to translate text and documents. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for DeepL, Lokalise. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Google Translate | DeepL | Reverso | Lokalise | Smartling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 88.7% | 9.9% | 1.3% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 89.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 90.8% | 8% | 1.1% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 89.7% | 8.9% | 1.3% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 90.6% | 8% | 1.3% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 88.7% | 9.9% | 1.3% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 90.3% | 8.6% | 1.1% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 89.9% | 9% | 1.1% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 88.1% | 10.8% | 1.1% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 87.5% | 11.6% | 0.87% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 91.7% | 7.5% | 0.76% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the DeepL and Lokalise comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DeepL was ahead of Lokalise in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, DeepL’s estimated Share of Search among AI translation tools worldwide moved from 9.9% to 7.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 31.2M to 18.7M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lokalise’s estimated Share of Search among AI translation tools worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.8K to 8.3K.
How did search popularity change for AI translation tools worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, DeepL lost estimated Share of Search among AI translation tools worldwide, from 11.6% to 7.5%.
In August 2026, Lokalise rose from 5th to 4th among AI translation tools worldwide.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeepL’s and Lokalise’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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