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PDF-XChange vs PDF24:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, PDF24 had more branded searches than PDF-XChange among PDF editors worldwide. PDF24 had about 1.2 million branded searches, while PDF-XChange had 245,000. PDF24 made up 1.7% of all PDF editor searches we track, and PDF-XChange accounted for 0.34%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about PDF editors, PDF-XChange appeared in two of the five answers and PDF24 in none.

Among PDF editors worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

PDF24, about 5 searches for every 1 for PDF-XChange

PDF24 1.2M searchesPDF-XChange 245K searches

Who does AI mention more?

PDF-XChange, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, PDF24 in 0

PDF-XChange in 2 of 5PDF24 in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

PDF-XChange, the only one of the two named

PDF-XChange first in 2PDF24 never named

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Top PDF editors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PDF-XChange was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. PDF24 did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Adobe Acrobat1st
  2. PDFgear2nd
  3. Foxit3rd
  4. PDF Expert4th
  5. pdfFiller5th
  6. PDF-XChange6th
  7. PDFescape7th
  8. iLovePDF–
  9. Sejda–
  10. +1 more
  11. PDF24–
  12. +2 more

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Adobe Acrobat5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • PDFgear5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Foxit4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • PDF Expert3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • PDF-XChange2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • pdfFiller2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • PDFescape1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • iLovePDF0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Sejda0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • PDF240 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+3 more

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5 answers

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 PDF-XChange or PDF24 more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for PDF-XChange and PDF24 by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 13 PDF editors we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

PDF-XChange and PDF24 among PDF editors worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for PDF24, PDF-XChange. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthiLovePDFAdobe AcrobatSejdaSmallpdfPDF24FoxitPDFgearPDF-XChangePDFescapeNitropdfFillerXodoPDF Expert
Oct 202582.4%7.3%3.3%2.8%1.5%0.88%0.37%0.45%0.45%0.19%0.22%0.11%0.06%
Nov 202583.7%6.2%3.4%2.8%1.5%0.78%0.3%0.41%0.37%0.2%0.17%0.11%0.06%
Dec 202583.4%5.9%3.7%3.1%1.4%0.83%0.4%0.4%0.33%0.18%0.19%0.12%0.05%
Jan 202682.1%6.8%3.6%3%1.6%0.83%0.49%0.49%0.4%0.21%0.23%0.12%0.07%
Feb 202681.7%7.5%3.6%3.1%1.6%0.83%0.4%0.39%0.32%0.18%0.19%0.1%0.05%
Mar 202683.4%6.4%3.4%2.8%1.5%0.78%0.45%0.45%0.3%0.17%0.22%0.09%0.06%
Apr 202684%5.8%3.4%2.8%1.5%0.78%0.46%0.42%0.31%0.17%0.17%0.09%0.05%
May 202684%6.1%3.4%2.8%1.5%0.7%0.37%0.37%0.31%0.17%0.15%0.09%0.05%
Jun 202685.4%5.3%3.1%2.9%1.4%0.61%0.34%0.34%0.23%0.16%0.16%0.07%0.04%
Jul 202684.4%5.8%3.4%2.6%1.5%0.69%0.46%0.37%0.25%0.21%0.14%0.08%0.04%
Aug 202685.5%5%3.5%2.4%1.5%0.68%0.38%0.35%0.25%0.18%0.14%0.08%0.04%
Sep 202686.1%5%3.1%2.1%1.7%0.63%0.34%0.34%0.23%0.16%0.13%0.07%0.04%

How has the PDF-XChange and PDF24 comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • PDF24 was ahead of PDF-XChange in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PDF-XChange’s share of searches among PDF editors worldwide moved from 0.45% to 0.34%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 300K to 245K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PDF24’s share of searches among PDF editors worldwide moved from 1.5% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1M to 1.2M.

How did search popularity change for PDF editors worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for PDF24 worldwide rose 22% over 12 measured months, from 1M to 1.2M in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for PDF-XChange worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 300K to 245K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

9 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PDF-XChange’s and PDF24’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.

PDF-XChange

8 branded search terms

  • pdf editor pdf-xchange
  • pdf xchange
  • pdf xchange editor
  • pdf-xchange
  • pdf-xchange app
  • pdf-xchange com
  • pdf-xchange pdf editor
  • pdf-xchange software

PDF24

1 branded search term

  • pdf24

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