Engine DJ vs Mixxx:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Mixxx had more branded searches than Engine DJ among DJ software worldwide. Mixxx had about 33,100 branded searches, while Engine DJ had 11,300. Mixxx made up 3.2% of all DJ software searches we track, and Engine DJ accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about DJ software, Mixxx appeared in three of the five answers and Engine DJ in one. Mixxx was mentioned before Engine DJ in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Mixxx, about 3 searches for every 1 for Engine DJ
Who does AI mention more?
Mixxx, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Engine DJ in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Mixxx, named ahead of Engine DJ in 3 of 4 answers
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Top DJ software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two 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. Engine DJ was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Mixxx was listed before Engine DJ in three out of four answers 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.
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 Engine DJ or Mixxx more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Engine DJ 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 Mixxx, Engine DJ. 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 Engine DJ and Mixxx comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Mixxx was ahead of Engine DJ in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Engine DJ’s share of searches among DJ software worldwide moved from 0.78% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.1K to 11.3K.
- 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
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Engine DJ’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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