Envato Elements vs Pixabay:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Pixabay had more branded searches than Envato Elements among stock footage libraries worldwide. Pixabay had about 3.4 million branded searches, while Envato Elements had 301,000. Pixabay made up 44.1% of all stock footage library searches we track, and Envato Elements accounted for 4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about stock footage libraries, Envato Elements appeared in four of the five answers and Pixabay in two. Envato Elements was mentioned before Pixabay in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Pixabay, about 11 searches for every 1 for Envato Elements
Who does AI mention more?
Envato Elements, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Pixabay in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Envato Elements, named ahead of Pixabay in 3 of 5 answers
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Top stock footage libraries in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Envato Elements was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Pixabay was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Envato Elements was listed before Pixabay in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Storyblocks1st
Pexels2nd
Artlist3rd- Envato Elements4th
- Pixabay5th
Shutterstock6th
Getty Images7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Pexels5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Envato Elements4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Storyblocks4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Artlist3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Pixabay2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Shutterstock2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Getty Images1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about stock footage libraries
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which stock footage library should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best stock footage libraries?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best stock footage library for video projects?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“royalty free footage”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“stock footage libraries”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Envato Elements or Pixabay more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Envato Elements and Pixabay by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven stock footage libraries we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Pixabay, Envato Elements. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pixabay | Pexels | Shutterstock | Envato Elements | Storyblocks | Artlist | Getty Images |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.3% | 27% | 25.7% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 0.05% | 0.08% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.2% | 28.2% | 22.7% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 0.06% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.2% | 28.3% | 22.7% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.6% | 28.5% | 22.9% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.3% | 32.2% | 21.9% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.6% | 28.5% | 22.9% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.1% | 29.5% | 20.1% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 0.16% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 39.7% | 32.5% | 22.1% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 0.18% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.7% | 27.9% | 24.3% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.18% | 0.34% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.4% | 31.4% | 23.4% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 0.21% | 0.17% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.8% | 31.7% | 23.6% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 0.21% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.1% | 29.5% | 20.9% | 4% | 1.2% | 0.19% | 0.16% |
How has the Envato Elements and Pixabay comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Pixabay was ahead of Envato Elements in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Envato Elements’ share of searches among stock footage libraries worldwide moved from 5.4% to 4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 550K to 301K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pixabay’s share of searches among stock footage libraries worldwide moved from 40.3% to 44.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.1M to 3.4M.
How did search popularity change for stock footage libraries worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Pixabay gained share of searches among stock footage libraries worldwide, from 38.8% to 44.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Envato Elements worldwide fell 45.3% over 12 measured months, from 550K to 301K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Envato Elements’ and Pixabay’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.
Envato Elements
1 branded search term
- envato elements
Pixabay
1 branded search term
- pixabay
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