Giphy vs Kapwing:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Giphy had more branded searches than Kapwing among GIF makers worldwide. Giphy had about 27,100 branded searches, while Kapwing had 260. Giphy made up 5.5% of all GIF maker searches we track, and Kapwing accounted for 0.05%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about GIF makers, Giphy appeared in two of the five answers and Kapwing in one. Giphy was mentioned before Kapwing in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Giphy, about 104 searches for every 1 for Kapwing
Who does AI mention more?
Giphy, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Kapwing in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Giphy, named ahead of Kapwing in 2 of 2 answers
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Top GIF makers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Giphy was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. 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. Giphy was listed before Kapwing in every answer that named either.
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See every answer about GIF makers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best free GIF maker?”
Asked ChatGPT
“How do I turn a video into a GIF online?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which app makes the best GIFs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gif maker”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“video to gif”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Giphy or Kapwing more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Giphy 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.
Share of searches by month for Giphy, Kapwing. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Giphy | Kapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 5.2% | 0.44% |
| Dec 2025 | 5.4% | 0.21% |
| Jan 2026 | 9.4% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 11.3% | 0.13% |
| Mar 2026 | 29% | 0.13% |
| Apr 2026 | 18.9% | 0.15% |
| May 2026 | 20.4% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 9.7% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 14.2% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.9% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 5.5% | 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 Giphy and Kapwing changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Giphy was ahead of Kapwing in every measured month of the 11 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Giphy’s share of searches among GIF makers worldwide moved from 5.2% to 5.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 27.1K.
- 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
In September 2026, Giphy lost share of searches among GIF makers worldwide, from 25.9% to 5.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Kapwing worldwide fell 86.3% over 11 measured months, from 1.9K to 260 in September 2026.
How are Giphy’s and Kapwing’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Giphy’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.
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