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Ezgif vs Kapwing:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Ezgif had more branded searches than Kapwing among GIF makers worldwide. Ezgif had about 450,000 branded searches, while Kapwing had 260. Ezgif made up 91.9% of all GIF maker searches we track, and Kapwing accounted for 0.05%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about GIF makers, Ezgif appeared in all five answers and Kapwing in one. Ezgif was mentioned before Kapwing in four out of five answers.

Among GIF makers worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Ezgif, about 1731 searches for every 1 for Kapwing

Ezgif 450K searchesKapwing 260 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Ezgif, mentioned in every answer we collected

Ezgif in 5 of 5Kapwing in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Ezgif, named ahead of Kapwing in 4 of 5 answers

Ezgif first in 4Kapwing first in 1

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Top GIF makers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ezgif appeared in all five answers. Kapwing was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ezgif was listed before Kapwing in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Ezgif1st
  2. Kapwing2nd

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Ezgif5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Kapwing1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about GIF makers

5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best free GIF maker?”

    1. 1Ezgif
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “How do I turn a video into a GIF online?”

    1. 1Ezgif
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which app makes the best GIFs?”

    1. 3Kapwing
    2. 4Ezgif
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “gif maker”

    1. 1Ezgif
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “video to gif”

    1. 1Ezgif

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.

Is Ezgif or Kapwing more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Ezgif and Kapwing by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six GIF makers we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Ezgif and Kapwing among GIF makers worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Ezgif, Kapwing. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthEzgifKapwing
Nov 202585.6%0.44%
Dec 202573.7%0.21%
Jan 202685.5%0.17%
Feb 202683.8%0.13%
Mar 202665%0.13%
Apr 202677.3%0.15%
May 202668%0.13%
Jun 202671.9%0.09%
Jul 202658.1%0.13%
Aug 202670.5%0.11%
Sep 202691.9%0.05%
Oct 2026——

Kapwing sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “kapwing gif maker”.

How has branded search for Ezgif and Kapwing changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Ezgif was ahead of Kapwing in every measured month of the 11 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Ezgif’s share of searches among GIF makers worldwide moved from 85.6% to 91.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 368K to 450K.
  • Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Kapwing’s share of searches among GIF makers worldwide moved from 0.44% to 0.05%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 260.

How did search popularity change for GIF makers worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Ezgif gained share of searches among GIF makers worldwide, from 70.5% to 91.9%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Kapwing worldwide fell 86.3% over 11 measured months, from 1.9K to 260 in September 2026.

How are Ezgif’s and Kapwing’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ezgif’s and Kapwing’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.

Ezgif

1 branded search term

  • ezgif

Kapwing

1 branded search term

  • kapwing gif maker

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