How popular isLightshot in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 610 branded searches for Lightshot in New Zealand which is up 74.3% over the last 11 months. Lightshot holds 22.5% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand screenshot tools and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity.
ShareX32.1%
Lightshot22.5%Greenshot21.8%
Snagit18.1%
CleanShot X5.5%
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Which screenshot tools compete with Lightshot?
Share of Search by month for ShareX, Lightshot, Greenshot, Snagit, CleanShot X. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | ShareX | Lightshot | Greenshot | Snagit | CleanShot X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 23.2% | 14.8% | 35.4% | 21.5% | 5.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.6% | 14.9% | 36.4% | 21.9% | 6.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 21.4% | 16.2% | 32.9% | 22% | 7.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 19.3% | 23.4% | 29.1% | 23.8% | 4.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.3% | 16.1% | 26.8% | 20.9% | 5.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 21.5% | 17.7% | 26.4% | 26.8% | 7.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.6% | 22.6% | 22.6% | 23.4% | 8.7% |
| May 2026 | 19.9% | 31% | 17.4% | 24.1% | 7.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 21.6% | 20.9% | 32.8% | 20.9% | 3.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.4% | 28.4% | 18.3% | 15.3% | 3.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.1% | 22.5% | 21.8% | 18.1% | 5.5% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.1% | 870 | -24.3% | -2.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.5% | 610 | -35.8% | -5.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 21.8% | 590 | -3.3% | +3.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 18.1% | 490 | -3.9% | +2.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.5% | 150 | +25% | +1.9 points |
1.
32.1%
held 1st · 870 estimated branded searches · -24.3% vs prior month · -2.3 points
22.5%
held 2nd · 610 estimated branded searches · -35.8% vs prior month · -5.9 points
21.8%
held 3rd · 590 estimated branded searches · -3.3% vs prior month · +3.5 points
4.
Snagit18.1%
held 4th · 490 estimated branded searches · -3.9% vs prior month · +2.8 points
5.5%
held 5th · 150 estimated branded searches · +25% vs prior month · +1.9 points
Compare search popularity between Lightshot and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Lightshot changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Lightshot in New Zealand rose from 350 to 610.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lightshot’s estimated Share of Search among screenshot tools in New Zealand increased from 14.8% to 22.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lightshot’s estimated Share of Search among screenshot tools in New Zealand peaked at 31% in May 2026 and was lowest at 14.8% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lightshot rose from 4th to 2nd among screenshot tools in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand screenshot tools in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Greenshot gained estimated Share of Search among screenshot tools in New Zealand, from 18.3% to 21.8%.
In August 2026, Snagit gained estimated Share of Search among screenshot tools in New Zealand, from 15.3% to 18.1%.
In August 2026, CleanShot X gained estimated Share of Search among screenshot tools in New Zealand, from 3.6% to 5.5%.
In August 2026, Lightshot lost estimated Share of Search among screenshot tools in New Zealand, from 28.4% to 22.5%.
In August 2026, ShareX lost estimated Share of Search among screenshot tools in New Zealand, from 34.4% to 32.1%.
How is Lightshot measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lightshot’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
7 branded search terms
- lightshot
- lightshot download
- lightshot screenshot
- lightshot screenshot app
- lightshot screenshot tool
- lightshot snipping tool
- prntscr
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