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How popular isFilterPixel?

In September 2026, people searched for FilterPixel by name about 10 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.66% of all New Zealand photo culling software searches, placing FilterPixel sixth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about photo culling software, FilterPixel appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

FilterPixel is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Adobe LightroomShare of searches 57.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  2. Imagen AIShare of searches 26.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  3. AftershootShare of searches 6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  4. Photo MechanicShare of searches 6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. FilterPixelShare of searches 0.66%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd

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Top photo culling software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, FilterPixel was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. FilterPixel is the third most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Aftershoot1st
  2. Narrative2nd
  3. FilterPixel3rd
  4. Photo Mechanic4th
  5. Imagen AI5th
  6. Adobe Lightroom6th
  7. Evoto AI–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Adobe Lightroom5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Aftershoot5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Narrative5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Photo Mechanic4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • FilterPixel3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Imagen AI2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Evoto AI0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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

Which photo culling software compete with FilterPixel?

FilterPixel against photo culling software in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Adobe Lightroom, Imagen AI, Aftershoot, Photo Mechanic, Evoto AI, FilterPixel. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAdobe LightroomImagen AIAftershootPhoto MechanicEvoto AIFilterPixelNarrative
Oct 202551.1%31.9%7.4%5.9%2.1%0.53%1.1%
Nov 202552.8%30.1%6.7%6.7%1.8%0.61%1.2%
Dec 202553.7%29.9%5.5%6.7%2.4%0.61%1.2%
Jan 202653.9%29.3%5.4%6.6%3%0.6%1.2%
Feb 202651.4%26.8%6%4.9%2.7%0.55%7.7%
Mar 202652.2%29.3%6.8%5.4%2.4%0.49%3.4%
Apr 202649.4%28.5%8.1%6.4%2.9%0.58%4.1%
May 202650.6%28.5%8.1%6.4%2.9%0.58%2.9%
Jun 202649.1%34.3%6.3%4%2.3%1.1%2.9%
Jul 202650.7%33.6%4.8%7.5%1.4%0.68%1.4%
Aug 202653.4%30.4%5.6%6.8%1.9%0.62%1.2%
Sep 202657.6%26.5%6%6%2.6%0.66%0.66%
  1. Held 1st. 870 estimated branded searches, +1.2% vs prior month. Share +4.2 points.

  2. 2.Imagen AI

    26.5%

    Held 2nd. 400 estimated branded searches, -18.4% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.

  3. Moved from 4th to 3rd. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  4. Moved from 3rd to 4th. 90 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

  5. 5.Evoto AI

    2.6%

    Held 5th. 40 estimated branded searches, +33.3% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.

  6. Moved from 7th to 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. 7.Narrative

    0.66%

    Moved from 6th to 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

Compare popularity between FilterPixel and its closest rivals

How has branded search demand for FilterPixel changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for FilterPixel in New Zealand held steady at 10.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FilterPixel rose from 7th to 6th among photo culling software in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand photo culling software in September 2026?

6 changes
  1. In September 2026, Adobe Lightroom gained share of searches among photo culling software in New Zealand, from 53.4% to 57.6%.

  2. In September 2026, Evoto AI gained share of searches among photo culling software in New Zealand, from 1.9% to 2.6%.

  3. In September 2026, Imagen AI lost share of searches among photo culling software in New Zealand, from 30.4% to 26.5%.

  4. In September 2026, Photo Mechanic lost share of searches among photo culling software in New Zealand, from 6.8% to 6%.

  5. In September 2026, Narrative lost share of searches among photo culling software in New Zealand, from 1.2% to 0.66%.

  6. In September 2026, Aftershoot rose from 4th to 3rd among photo culling software in New Zealand.

How are FilterPixel’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FilterPixel’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • filterpixel

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