GraphicRiver vs UI8:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, UI8 had more branded searches than GraphicRiver among design template platforms worldwide. UI8 had about 12,100 branded searches, while GraphicRiver had 9,900. UI8 made up <0.01% of all design template platform searches we track, and GraphicRiver accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about design template platforms, neither GraphicRiver nor UI8 appeared in any of the five answers.
Who do people search for more?
UI8, about 22% more searches than GraphicRiver
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.
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Top design template platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither GraphicRiver nor UI8 showed up in any of the five answers.
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.
Canva5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Adobe Express4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
VistaCreate3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
PosterMyWall2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Envato Elements2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Visme2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Creative Market1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Placeit0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Design Bundles0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
GraphicRiver0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about design template platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which design template platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best design template platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best design template platform for social media graphics?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“social media design templates”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“editable templates online”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is GraphicRiver or UI8 more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for GraphicRiver and UI8 by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 design template platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for UI8, GraphicRiver. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Canva | Adobe Express | PosterMyWall | Envato Elements | Creative Market | Visme | VistaCreate | Placeit | Design Bundles | UI8 | GraphicRiver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 98.2% | 0.85% | 0.43% | 0.24% | 0.07% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.02% | <0.01% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 97.9% | 1% | 0.43% | 0.29% | 0.07% | 0.09% | 0.05% | 0.06% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 97.7% | 1% | 0.64% | 0.35% | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.06% | 0.06% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 98.1% | 1% | 0.43% | 0.24% | 0.07% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.06% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 98.2% | 1% | 0.35% | 0.23% | 0.07% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.05% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 98.1% | 1% | 0.43% | 0.24% | 0.07% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.05% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 98.1% | 1% | 0.35% | 0.24% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.05% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 98.3% | 1% | 0.35% | 0.19% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 98.2% | 0.99% | 0.35% | 0.24% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 98.1% | 0.98% | 0.35% | 0.29% | 0.09% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 98.4% | 0.99% | 0.24% | 0.19% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 98.5% | 0.99% | 0.19% | 0.16% | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
How has the GraphicRiver and UI8 comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: UI8 took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GraphicRiver’s share of searches among design template platforms worldwide moved from 0.01% to <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, UI8’s share of searches among design template platforms worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for design template platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, UI8 rose from 11th to 10th among design template platforms worldwide.

In September 2026, GraphicRiver fell from 10th to 11th among design template platforms worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GraphicRiver’s and UI8’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.
GraphicRiver
1 branded search term
- graphicriver
UI8
1 branded search term
- ui8

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