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Mixxx vs rekordbox:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, rekordbox had more branded searches than Mixxx among DJ software worldwide. rekordbox had about 298,000 branded searches, while Mixxx had 33,100. rekordbox made up 29% of all DJ software searches we track, and Mixxx accounted for 3.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about DJ software, rekordbox appeared in all five answers and Mixxx in three. rekordbox was mentioned before Mixxx in every answer.

Among DJ software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

rekordbox, about 9 searches for every 1 for Mixxx

rekordbox 298K searchesMixxx 33.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

rekordbox, mentioned in every answer we collected

rekordbox in 5 of 5Mixxx in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

rekordbox, named ahead of Mixxx in every answer

rekordbox first in 5Mixxx never first

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Top DJ software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, rekordbox appeared in all five answers. Mixxx was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. rekordbox was listed before Mixxx in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. rekordbox1st
  2. Serato2nd
  3. VirtualDJ3rd
  4. Traktor4th
  5. djay5th
  6. Mixxx6th
  7. Engine DJ7th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • VirtualDJ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • rekordbox5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Serato5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Traktor4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • djay3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Mixxx3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Engine DJ1 of 5Named in 0 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 20, 2026.

Is Mixxx or rekordbox more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Mixxx and rekordbox by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven DJ software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Mixxx and rekordbox among DJ software worldwide, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthVirtualDJrekordboxSeratodjayMixxxTraktorEngine DJ
Oct 202533.7%26.7%28.1%4.2%3.5%3%0.78%
Nov 202533%27.2%29%4%3.4%2.7%0.76%
Dec 202534.4%26.2%29.6%3.8%2.9%2.5%0.65%
Jan 202633%26.2%29.2%4.5%3.3%2.7%1.1%
Feb 202633.5%26.1%28.6%4.7%3.3%2.7%1.1%
Mar 202631.2%28.3%28.6%4.5%3.8%2.7%1%
Apr 202631.9%28.6%28.7%4.3%3.1%2.4%0.86%
May 202631.7%28.6%28.1%4.8%3.1%2.5%1.3%
Jun 202632.9%29.7%26.4%4.1%3.3%2.5%1.1%
Jul 202636.1%25.6%26.8%4.5%3.3%2.6%1.1%
Aug 202632.6%29.2%26.8%4.7%3.2%2.6%0.89%
Sep 202632.8%29%27%4.2%3.2%2.6%1.1%

How has the Mixxx and rekordbox comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • rekordbox was ahead of Mixxx in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mixxx’s share of searches among DJ software worldwide moved from 3.5% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, rekordbox’s share of searches among DJ software worldwide moved from 26.7% to 29%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 313K to 298K.

How did search popularity change for DJ software worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Mixxx worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

17 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mixxx’s and rekordbox’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.

Mixxx

1 branded search term

  • mixxx

rekordbox

16 branded search terms

  • dj software rekordbox
  • pioneer dj rekordbox
  • pioneer rekordbox
  • rekordbox
  • rekordbox 6
  • rekordbox 6.0
  • rekordbox 7
  • rekordbox controller
  • rekordbox dj
  • rekordbox dj controller
  • rekordbox dj controllers
  • rekordbox dj software
  • rekordbox for mac
  • rekordbox mac
  • rekordbox software
  • rekordbox stems

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