djay vs Mixxx:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, djay had more branded searches than Mixxx among DJ software worldwide. djay had about 43,200 branded searches, while Mixxx had 33,100. djay made up 4.2% of all DJ software searches we track, and Mixxx accounted for 3.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about DJ software, djay and Mixxx each appeared in three of the five answers. djay was mentioned before Mixxx in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
djay, about 30% more searches than Mixxx
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
djay, named ahead of Mixxx in 3 of 5 answers
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Top DJ software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, djay was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Mixxx was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. djay was listed before Mixxx in three out of five answers.
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.
VirtualDJ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
rekordbox5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Serato5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Traktor4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- djay3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Mixxx3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Engine DJ1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which DJ software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best DJ software brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best DJ software for a laptop DJ setup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dj software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dj software for beginners”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is djay or Mixxx more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for djay and Mixxx by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven DJ software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for djay, Mixxx. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | VirtualDJ | rekordbox | Serato | djay | Mixxx | Traktor | Engine DJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.7% | 26.7% | 28.1% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 3% | 0.78% |
| Nov 2025 | 33% | 27.2% | 29% | 4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.76% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.4% | 26.2% | 29.6% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.65% |
| Jan 2026 | 33% | 26.2% | 29.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.5% | 26.1% | 28.6% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.2% | 28.3% | 28.6% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.9% | 28.6% | 28.7% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.86% |
| May 2026 | 31.7% | 28.6% | 28.1% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.9% | 29.7% | 26.4% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.1% | 25.6% | 26.8% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.6% | 29.2% | 26.8% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.89% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.8% | 29% | 27% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.1% |
How has the djay and Mixxx comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- djay was ahead of Mixxx in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, djay’s share of searches among DJ software worldwide held steady at 4.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.6K to 43.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mixxx’s share of searches among DJ software worldwide moved from 3.5% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for DJ software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, djay lost share of searches among DJ software worldwide, from 4.7% to 4.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Mixxx worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using djay’s and Mixxx’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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