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Magic Eden vs Tensor:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Magic Eden had more branded searches than Tensor among NFT marketplaces worldwide. Magic Eden had about 30,200 branded searches, while Tensor had 3,200. Magic Eden made up 10% of all NFT marketplace searches we track, and Tensor accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about NFT marketplaces, Magic Eden appeared in three of the five answers and Tensor in two. Magic Eden was mentioned before Tensor in three out of four answers that named either.

Among NFT marketplaces worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Magic Eden, about 9 searches for every 1 for Tensor

Magic Eden 30.2K searchesTensor 3.2K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Magic Eden, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Tensor in 2

Magic Eden in 3 of 5Tensor in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Magic Eden, named ahead of Tensor in 3 of 4 answers

Magic Eden first in 3Tensor first in 1

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Top NFT marketplaces in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Magic Eden was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Tensor was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Magic Eden was listed before Tensor 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.

  1. OpenSea1st
  2. Blur2nd
  3. SuperRare3rd
  4. Magic Eden4th
  5. Tensor5th
  6. Foundation6th
  7. Rarible7th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • OpenSea5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • SuperRare5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Magic Eden3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Blur3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Rarible2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Tensor2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Foundation2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Magic Eden or Tensor more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Magic Eden and Tensor by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven NFT marketplaces we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Magic Eden and Tensor among NFT marketplaces worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Magic Eden, Tensor. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthOpenSeaMagic EdenSuperRareRaribleTensorBlurFoundation
Oct 202572.9%18.5%2.5%3.6%1%1.1%0.43%
Nov 202571.4%18.2%3.6%4.3%1.1%1%0.41%
Dec 202569.6%20.3%3.5%4.2%1.1%0.82%0.48%
Jan 202672%18.3%3.6%3.5%0.94%1.1%0.5%
Feb 202673.4%17.5%3.1%3.6%1%0.87%0.52%
Mar 202678.5%12.5%4%2.6%0.93%0.93%0.56%
Apr 202676.6%12.2%4.7%3.1%1.1%1.4%0.82%
May 202678.7%11%4.9%3.2%1%0.94%0.4%
Jun 202676.3%12.1%5.7%3.1%1.6%0.88%0.38%
Jul 202675.2%12.8%5.6%3.7%1.6%0.73%0.38%
Aug 202683.5%9.5%3.4%1.8%0.97%0.53%0.24%
Sep 202681.6%10%4.1%2.2%1.1%0.8%0.23%

How has the Magic Eden and Tensor comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Magic Eden was ahead of Tensor in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Magic Eden’s share of searches among NFT marketplaces worldwide moved from 18.5% to 10%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 93.6K to 30.2K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tensor’s share of searches among NFT marketplaces worldwide moved from 1% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.3K to 3.2K.

How did search popularity change for NFT marketplaces worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Magic Eden gained share of searches among NFT marketplaces worldwide, from 9.5% to 10%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Tensor worldwide fell 39.6% over 12 measured months, from 5.3K to 3.2K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Magic Eden’s and Tensor’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.

Magic Eden

2 branded search terms

  • magic eden
  • magiceden

Tensor

2 branded search terms

  • tensor nft
  • tensor trade

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