PictureThis vs PlantNet:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, PictureThis had more branded searches than PlantNet among plant identification apps worldwide. PictureThis had about 49,500 branded searches, while PlantNet had 40,500. PictureThis made up 46.5% of all plant identification app searches we track, and PlantNet accounted for 38.1%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Follow PictureThis vs PlantNet and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Is PictureThis or PlantNet more popular in search?
Compare the apps used to identify plants. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of searches by month for PictureThis, PlantNet. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PictureThis | PlantNet | Pl@ntNet | Seek by iNaturalist | Blossom | Planta | PlantSnap | LeafSnap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.2% | 34.3% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 4.6% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.6% | 34.5% | 3.1% | 2% | 2% | 1.3% | 3.8% | 1.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.3% | 23.9% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 59% | 26.4% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.2% | 30.2% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.8% | 34% | 3.7% | 3% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.7% | 38.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 47.6% | 38.9% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.3% | 35.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.5% | 30.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.6% | 26.2% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.5% | 38.1% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
How has the PictureThis and PlantNet comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PictureThis was ahead of PlantNet in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PictureThis’ share of searches among plant identification apps worldwide moved from 51.2% to 46.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PlantNet’s share of searches among plant identification apps worldwide moved from 34.3% to 38.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 40.5K.
How did search popularity change for plant identification apps worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, PlantNet gained share of searches among plant identification apps worldwide, from 26.2% to 38.1%.
In September 2026, PictureThis lost share of searches among plant identification apps worldwide, from 58.6% to 46.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PictureThis’ and PlantNet’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.
PictureThis
1 branded search term
- picturethis
PlantNet
1 branded search term
- plantnet
Other head-to-heads among plant identification apps
- PictureThis vs Pl@ntNet: compare search popularity
- PictureThis vs Seek by iNaturalist: compare search popularity
PictureThis vs Blossom: compare search popularity- PlantNet vs Pl@ntNet: compare search popularity
- PlantNet vs Seek by iNaturalist: compare search popularity
- PlantNet vs Blossom: compare search popularity
Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.