Mixxx vs Traktor:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Mixxx had more branded searches than Traktor among DJ software worldwide. Mixxx had about 33,100 branded searches, while Traktor had 26,900. Mixxx made up 3.2% of all DJ software searches we track, and Traktor accounted for 2.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about DJ software, Traktor appeared in four of the five answers and Mixxx in three. Mixxx and Traktor were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Mixxx, about 23% more searches than Traktor
Who does AI mention more?
Traktor, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Mixxx in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top DJ software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Traktor was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Mixxx was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Mixxx and Traktor were each listed first in two of the 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.
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
See every answer about DJ software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which DJ software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best DJ software brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best DJ software for a laptop DJ setup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dj software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dj software for beginners”
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 Traktor more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Mixxx and Traktor 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.
Share of searches by month for Mixxx, Traktor. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | VirtualDJ | rekordbox | Serato | djay | Mixxx | Traktor | Engine DJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.7% | 26.7% | 28.1% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 3% | 0.78% |
| Nov 2025 | 33% | 27.2% | 29% | 4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.76% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.4% | 26.2% | 29.6% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.65% |
| Jan 2026 | 33% | 26.2% | 29.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.5% | 26.1% | 28.6% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.2% | 28.3% | 28.6% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.9% | 28.6% | 28.7% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.86% |
| May 2026 | 31.7% | 28.6% | 28.1% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.9% | 29.7% | 26.4% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.1% | 25.6% | 26.8% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.6% | 29.2% | 26.8% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.89% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.8% | 29% | 27% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.1% |
How has the Mixxx and Traktor comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Mixxx was ahead of Traktor 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, Traktor’s share of searches among DJ software worldwide moved from 3% to 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 35.6K to 26.9K.
How did search popularity change for DJ software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mixxx’s and Traktor’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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