GIMP vs Snapseed:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, GIMP had more branded searches than Snapseed among photo editing software worldwide. GIMP had about 851,000 branded searches, while Snapseed had 329,000. GIMP made up 8.3% of all photo editing software searches we track, and Snapseed accounted for 3.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about photo editing software, GIMP appeared in three of the five answers and Snapseed in one. GIMP was mentioned before Snapseed in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
GIMP, about 3 searches for every 1 for Snapseed
Who does AI mention more?
GIMP, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Snapseed in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
GIMP, named ahead of Snapseed in 3 of 4 answers
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Top photo editing software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, GIMP was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Snapseed was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. GIMP was listed before Snapseed 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.
Adobe Lightroom5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Adobe Photoshop5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Capture One5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Affinity5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- GIMP3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Luminar Neo3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
RawTherapee2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DxO PhotoLab2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
CyberLink PhotoDirector2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Snapseed1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about photo editing software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which photo editing software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best photo editing software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best photo editing software for advanced photo edits?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“photo editing software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“photo editor software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is GIMP or Snapseed more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for GIMP and Snapseed by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 photo editing software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for GIMP, Snapseed. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Photopea | Picsart | Adobe Lightroom | Pixlr | GIMP | VSCO | Adobe Photoshop | Snapseed | Capture One | Affinity | Luminar Neo | RawTherapee | DxO PhotoLab | CyberLink PhotoDirector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.9% | 16.7% | 9.7% | 12.7% | 8.4% | 6.6% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 0.86% | 1.6% | 0.86% | 0.39% | 0.26% | 0.47% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.2% | 17.9% | 9.7% | 13.6% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.27% | 0.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.1% | 19.1% | 10.4% | 11.4% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 0.96% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.35% | 0.19% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.2% | 18.8% | 10.6% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 0.96% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.35% | 0.19% | 0.43% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.3% | 19.5% | 11% | 10.8% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 0.69% | 0.9% | 0.85% | 0.31% | 0.17% | 0.38% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.8% | 19.2% | 11% | 11.4% | 7.9% | 7.5% | 6% | 3.6% | 0.98% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.29% | 0.2% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 30% | 22.5% | 11% | 9.8% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 6% | 3.6% | 0.66% | 0.72% | 0.99% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.24% |
| May 2026 | 30.9% | 22.4% | 10.8% | 10.3% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 0.68% | 0.74% | 0.83% | 0.31% | 0.2% | 0.25% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.2% | 22.2% | 11.1% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 0.93% | 0.71% | 0.32% | 0.21% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.8% | 22.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 0.89% | 0.94% | 0.73% | 0.32% | 0.22% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.7% | 22% | 11.3% | 8.7% | 7% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 0.88% | 0.78% | 0.59% | 0.32% | 0.22% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.6% | 17.5% | 11.3% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.48% | 0.32% | 0.26% | 0.1% |
How has the GIMP and Snapseed comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- GIMP was ahead of Snapseed in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GIMP’s share of searches among photo editing software worldwide moved from 8.4% to 8.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.1M to 851K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Snapseed’s share of searches among photo editing software worldwide held steady at 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 404K to 329K.
How did search popularity change for photo editing software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, GIMP gained share of searches among photo editing software worldwide, from 7% to 8.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Snapseed worldwide fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 404K to 329K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GIMP’s and Snapseed’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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