How popular isSnapseed?
In September 2026, people searched for Snapseed by name about 590 times in New Zealand, a 22.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 10.5% of all New Zealand photo enhancer app searches, placing Snapseed third out of six apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about photo enhancer apps, Snapseed appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the six.
Snapseed is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
PicsartShare of searches 53.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Adobe LightroomShare of searches 15.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd- SnapseedShare of searches 10.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
UpscaylShare of searches 8.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ReminiShare of searches 6.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top photo enhancer apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Snapseed was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Snapseed is the second most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Remini1st- Snapseed2nd
Adobe Lightroom3rd
Picsart4th
Upscayl–
Topaz Labs–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Remini4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Picsart3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Adobe Lightroom3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Snapseed3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Upscayl0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Topaz Labs0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about photo enhancer apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which photo enhancer app should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best photo enhancer apps in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best photo enhancer app in New Zealand for blurry photos?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai photo enhancer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“photo enhancer app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which photo enhancer apps compete with Snapseed?
Share of searches by month for Picsart, Adobe Lightroom, Snapseed, Upscayl, Remini, Topaz Labs. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Picsart | Adobe Lightroom | Snapseed | Upscayl | Remini | Topaz Labs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45% | 14.9% | 11.6% | 3.3% | 20.4% | 4.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.2% | 14.8% | 11.3% | 3.6% | 15.3% | 4.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.3% | 14.5% | 12.6% | 5.3% | 14.7% | 4.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.7% | 16.6% | 14% | 5.9% | 12.9% | 5.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.6% | 16.6% | 12.2% | 4.6% | 10.1% | 4.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.7% | 14.9% | 13.2% | 5.4% | 11.5% | 4.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.5% | 13% | 14.9% | 6% | 14.9% | 5.8% |
| May 2026 | 51.4% | 12.1% | 14.8% | 6.7% | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.8% | 14.1% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.2% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 10.2% | 6.4% | 7.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.6% | 13.3% | 11.3% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.2% | 15.7% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 53.2% | 3K | -19.6% | -3.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15.7% | 870 | +1.2% | +2.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.5% | 580 | -20.5% | -0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.6% | 480 | 0% | +1.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.5% | 360 | -16.3% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.6% | 310 | 0% | +0.8 points |
1.
Picsart53.2%
Held 1st. 3K estimated branded searches, -19.6% vs prior month. Share -3.5 points.
15.7%
Held 2nd. 870 estimated branded searches, +1.2% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
3.Snapseed
10.5%
Held 3rd. 580 estimated branded searches, -20.5% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
4.
Upscayl8.6%
Held 4th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
5.
Remini6.5%
Held 5th. 360 estimated branded searches, -16.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.6%
Held 6th. 310 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
Compare popularity between Snapseed and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Snapseed
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How has branded search demand for Snapseed changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Snapseed in New Zealand fell from 760 to 590.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Snapseed’s share of searches among photo enhancer apps in New Zealand decreased from 11.6% to 10.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Snapseed’s share of searches among photo enhancer apps in New Zealand peaked at 14.9% in April 2026 and was lowest at 10.5% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Snapseed rose from 4th to 3rd among photo enhancer apps in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand photo enhancer apps in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Adobe Lightroom gained share of searches among photo enhancer apps in New Zealand, from 13.3% to 15.7%.

In September 2026, Upscayl gained share of searches among photo enhancer apps in New Zealand, from 7.4% to 8.6%.

In September 2026, Topaz Labs gained share of searches among photo enhancer apps in New Zealand, from 4.8% to 5.6%.

In September 2026, Picsart lost share of searches among photo enhancer apps in New Zealand, from 56.6% to 53.2%.
In September 2026, Snapseed lost share of searches among photo enhancer apps in New Zealand, from 11.3% to 10.5%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Remini in New Zealand fell 72.7% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 360 in September 2026.
How are Snapseed’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Snapseed’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.
- snapseed
- snapseed app
- snapseed editing
- snapseed filters
- snapseed in pc
- snapseed photo app
- snapseed photo edit
Who owns Snapseed?
Snapseed is owned by
Google. Brandwave also tracks
AppSheet,
Chrome Remote Desktop,
Display & Video 360,
Firebase,
Fitbit,
Gemini,
Gmail, Google,
Google Ads,
Google Analytics,
Google Authenticator,
Google BigQuery, Google Calendar appointment schedules,
Google Chat,
Google Chrome,
Google Chromecast,
Google Classroom,
Google Cloud,
Google DeepMind,
Google Drive,
Google Family Link,
Google Forms,
Google Keep,
Google Maps,
Google Maps Platform,
Google Meet,
Google Nest,
Google Nest Wifi,
Google Pixel,
Google Slides,
Google Translate,
Google Veo,
Google Workspace,
Looker Studio,
YouTube, YouTube Audio Library and
YouTube Music, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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Where does Snapseed compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo editing apps | 5th of 7 | 2.7% | Show ranking |
| Photo enhancer apps | 3rd of 6 | 10.5% | Shown above |

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