UK Media & Entertainment Photography & Visual Arts - PPC Market Share Analysis April 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the UK Photography & Visual Arts category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Photography & Visual Arts – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Media & Entertainment Photography & Visual Arts UK

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 9.12517306805
90.874826932
9%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 12
88
12%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 1%
Transactional 5%
Navigational 0%
Seasonal 0%
Local 1%
Problem Solving 2%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Media & Entertainment Photography & Visual Arts brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
snapfish.co.uk 30.29
photobox.co.uk 15.85
shutterstock.com 7.51
my-picture.co.uk 6.04
freesnaps.co.uk 4.43
cewe.co.uk 2.75
etsy.com 2.46
printerpix.co.uk 2.37
papier.com 2.09
bootsphoto.com 1.96
others 24.25
  • snapfish.co.uk - 30.29%
  • photobox.co.uk - 15.85%
  • shutterstock.com - 7.51%
  • my-picture.co.uk - 6.04%
  • freesnaps.co.uk - 4.43%
  • cewe.co.uk - 2.75%
  • etsy.com - 2.46%
  • printerpix.co.uk - 2.37%
  • papier.com - 2.09%
  • bootsphoto.com - 1.96%
  • others - 24.25%

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Snapfish.co.uk leads with 30.29% click share, followed by Photobox.co.uk at 15.85%. Others collectively hold 24.25%, showcasing diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Media & Entertainment Photography & Visual Arts brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date snapfish.co.uk photobox.co.uk my-picture.co.uk freesnaps.co.uk printerpix.co.uk cewe.co.uk optimalprint.co.uk whitewall.com papier.com bootsphoto.com
2026/04/01 9.87% 14.69% 11.2% 4.83% 6.87% 6.36% 2.79% 1.88% 6.11% 2.18%
2026/04/02 11.51% 15.31% 8.53% 6.33% 6.51% 5.16% 2.95% 3.38% 5.82% 2.34%
2026/04/03 11.68% 15.67% 9.98% 6.62% 5.02% 6.34% 4.26% 1.82% 3.91% 2.91%
2026/04/04 14.9% 15.63% 12.01% 3.44% 6.7% 4.74% 3.95% 2.57% 2.96% 2.31%
2026/04/05 15.16% 16.86% 10.65% 3.17% 5.66% 5.94% 4.73% 2.07% 1.07% 3.78%
2026/04/06 14.66% 20.02% 10.24% 3.41% 6.66% 4.03% 3.84% 2.47% 0.99% 3.23%
2026/04/07 14.73% 18.02% 9.87% 4.57% 4.88% 7.41% 1.8% 3.65% 3.89% 3.31%
2026/04/08 14.73% 15.08% 9.74% 4.36% 5.23% 5.88% 3.05% 5.41% 1.9% 2.63%
2026/04/09 11.66% 16.94% 10.66% 3.27% 8% 3.03% 4.39% 4.27% 6.53% 2.4%
2026/04/10 15.16% 16.76% 12.41% 3.2% 7.88% 4.82% 2.05% 4.87% 3.02% 1.19%
2026/04/11 17.11% 17.64% 11.48% 4.85% 5.09% 4.89% 3.33% 2.37% 3.8% 3.5%
2026/04/12 16.48% 13.23% 7.95% 4.74% 7.92% 5.06% 3.59% 2.35% 6.87% 1.4%
2026/04/13 12.72% 17.84% 9.07% 5.86% 4.37% 4.61% 2.78% 3.79% 8.2% 2.27%
2026/04/14 12.56% 15.15% 8.53% 7.99% 5.59% 6.88% 3.96% 2.09% 5.25% 2.51%
2026/04/15 9.76% 13.98% 7.08% 5.77% 8.86% 5.06% 5.53% 2.61% 7.05% 1.96%
2026/04/16 13.36% 13.8% 10.44% 8.38% 6.41% 5.62% 3.67% 2.1% 2.63% 3.19%
2026/04/17 10.76% 13.36% 8.39% 7.61% 7.46% 6.29% 3.44% 2.74% 5.55% 1.87%
2026/04/18 13.2% 15% 8.09% 12.23% 5.92% 5.21% 4.55% 3.25% 2.44% 2.56%
2026/04/19 13.89% 14.29% 10.03% 9.92% 5.23% 5.52% 3.17% 3.62% 4.57% 3.5%
2026/04/20 11.98% 13.99% 8.77% 7.56% 5.42% 4.59% 3.09% 3.48% 8.08% 2.89%
2026/04/21 14.09% 11.91% 6.89% 7.41% 5.49% 4.96% 2.13% 3.94% 10.15% 3.64%
2026/04/22 8.83% 15.19% 7.46% 6.79% 5.65% 3.99% 2.67% 3.81% 12.25% 3.22%
2026/04/23 12.05% 16.07% 8.04% 8.57% 7.22% 3.89% 2.83% 2.89% 9.67% 4.53%
2026/04/24 14.31% 18.44% 8.81% 5.12% 6.28% 5.73% 1.65% 4.9% 4.46% 3.21%
2026/04/25 14.54% 15.21% 13.78% 5.02% 7.86% 5.55% 3.64% 6.62% 2.18% 2.49%
2026/04/26 13.58% 16.54% 10.65% 4.48% 7.28% 4% 5.27% 2.8% 5.38% 3.04%
2026/04/27 12.07% 14.19% 10.4% 7.79% 7.23% 2.69% 4.22% 4.53% 8.79% 2.55%
2026/04/28 17.97% 19.17% 8.5% 7.99% 6.72% 3.12% 2.52% 4.01% 5.6% 1.48%
2026/04/29 11.16% 15.3% 9.93% 7.15% 7.86% 3.28% 3.18% 3.09% 8.45% 1.09%
2026/04/30 15.39% 13.29% 10.09% 9.27% 6.68% 4.67% 4.38% 4.24% 4.2% 3.25%
  • snapfish.co.uk
  • photobox.co.uk
  • my-picture.co.uk
  • freesnaps.co.uk
  • printerpix.co.uk
  • cewe.co.uk
  • optimalprint.co.uk
  • whitewall.com
  • papier.com
  • bootsphoto.com

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In April 2026, Snapfish.co.uk saw a fluctuating spend share, peaking at 17.97% on the 28th. Photobox.co.uk maintained a strong presence, reaching 20.02% on the 6th. My-picture.co.uk experienced a dip mid-month, while Freesnaps.co.uk surged to 12.23% on the 18th. Printerpix.co.uk and Cewe.co.uk showed steady trends, with occasional peaks. Optimalprint.co.uk and Whitewall.com had modest shares, while Papier.com and Bootsphoto.com displayed varied patterns. The month concluded with diverse performances across domains.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Media & Entertainment Photography & Visual Arts

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/04/01 160
2026/04/02 176
2026/04/03 185
2026/04/04 177
2026/04/05 170
2026/04/06 180
2026/04/07 176
2026/04/08 159
2026/04/09 163
2026/04/10 169
2026/04/11 154
2026/04/12 161
2026/04/13 167
2026/04/14 167
2026/04/15 166
2026/04/16 175
2026/04/17 180
2026/04/18 168
2026/04/19 163
2026/04/20 170
2026/04/21 165
2026/04/22 172
2026/04/23 176
2026/04/24 171
2026/04/25 149
2026/04/26 143
2026/04/27 142
2026/04/28 159
2026/04/29 153
2026/04/30 166

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April began with 160 advertisers, peaking at 185 by the 3rd. Mid-month saw fluctuations, stabilizing around 170. A decline marked the month’s end, closing at 166.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Media & Entertainment Photography & Visual Arts

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
freesnaps.co.uk 2.16%
papier.com 0.94%
shutterstock.com 0.89%
whitewall.com 0.31%
istockphoto.com 0.23%
etsy.com -0.33%
desenio.co.uk -0.44%
postsnap.com -0.52%
photobox.co.uk -0.53%
snapfish.co.uk -2.02%

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Freesnaps.co.uk surged with a 2.16% click share increase, while snapfish.co.uk dropped by 2.02%. Shutterstock.com and papier.com also saw positive gains, contrasting with declines from photobox.co.uk and postsnap.com.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Media & Entertainment Photography & Visual Arts Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date snapfish.co.uk photobox.co.uk freesnaps.co.uk my-picture.co.uk etsy.com papier.com printerpix.co.uk shutterstock.com optimalprint.co.uk cewe.co.uk
2026/04/01 12.56% 9.95% 4.91% 7.34% 5.11% 3.55% 4.25% 5.25% 2.12% 4.5%
2026/04/02 15.53% 11.34% 6.5% 6.24% 4.39% 3.61% 4.08% 3.37% 2.75% 4.16%
2026/04/03 13.28% 12.07% 6.84% 6.96% 5.32% 2.52% 3.32% 3.57% 3.37% 4.49%
2026/04/04 17.23% 10.7% 3.36% 7.26% 5.13% 3.46% 3.89% 4.88% 3.04% 3.37%
2026/04/05 15.94% 12.51% 3.09% 5.83% 10.18% 0.83% 3.06% 5.04% 2.97% 3.76%
2026/04/06 15.92% 14.16% 3.46% 7.06% 5.49% 1.17% 3.95% 4.3% 3.26% 2.72%
2026/04/07 15.95% 13.8% 4.5% 5.86% 6.98% 3.47% 2.94% 4.43% 1.63% 4.96%
2026/04/08 16.48% 10.71% 3.99% 6.84% 5.05% 2.11% 3.22% 4.49% 2.29% 3.99%
2026/04/09 15.18% 11.76% 3.76% 6.66% 4.59% 3.65% 5.39% 4.21% 3.71% 2.36%
2026/04/10 19.15% 11.43% 3.29% 6.76% 3.97% 1.47% 5.09% 4.93% 1.56% 3.52%
2026/04/11 18.67% 14.38% 4.78% 8.46% 5.25% 2.07% 3.31% 3.34% 3.02% 3.33%
2026/04/12 19.22% 10.4% 4.33% 4.35% 4.55% 3.74% 4.21% 4.09% 2.65% 3.79%
2026/04/13 15.56% 15.27% 6.25% 5.38% 1.96% 5.62% 2.73% 4.73% 2.35% 3.29%
2026/04/14 14.84% 10.68% 7.87% 5.59% 4.13% 4.02% 3.54% 3.55% 3.39% 5.05%
2026/04/15 12.36% 9.1% 5.86% 4.63% 5.36% 3.67% 6.02% 2.85% 4.86% 3.39%
2026/04/16 14.65% 9.94% 8.14% 6.15% 3.32% 2.04% 4.19% 3.52% 3.46% 4.02%
2026/04/17 11.23% 8.67% 7% 4.27% 7.91% 2.75% 4.4% 4.16% 3.05% 4.24%
2026/04/18 14.11% 9.91% 12.77% 5.59% 3.06% 1.29% 4.06% 2.97% 3.9% 3.61%
2026/04/19 15.52% 11.14% 9.91% 7.41% 2.38% 2.47% 3.38% 2.7% 2.99% 4.26%
2026/04/20 15.43% 10.44% 7.79% 4.68% 3.81% 4.67% 2.97% 5.32% 2.37% 3.65%
2026/04/21 16.31% 8.79% 8.31% 4.74% 4.74% 6.72% 3.2% 4.37% 2.26% 3.53%
2026/04/22 10.8% 10.85% 6.89% 4.44% 5.63% 6.83% 3.53% 4.31% 1.96% 3.27%
2026/04/23 13.58% 12.05% 9.47% 6.05% 4.56% 5.99% 4.24% 3.11% 2.5% 2.95%
2026/04/24 15.63% 14.64% 5.31% 4.94% 5.73% 3.76% 3.82% 3.66% 1.32% 5.2%
2026/04/25 16.7% 10.7% 5.25% 8.73% 4.98% 2.5% 4.65% 3.68% 2.63% 4.34%
2026/04/26 15.41% 15.14% 5.86% 6.7% 5.05% 5.04% 3.74% 5.01% 3.65% 2.96%
2026/04/27 14.29% 11.4% 8.98% 6.56% 2.57% 4.99% 4.42% 4.89% 4.05% 2.32%
2026/04/28 20.93% 16.95% 8.68% 4.97% 3.63% 5.1% 3.71% 3.8% 2.39% 2.58%
2026/04/29 14.17% 12.1% 7.64% 6.35% 4.89% 6.9% 4.43% 4.27% 2.4% 2.61%
2026/04/30 15.74% 9.64% 9.58% 5.94% 5.32% 5.13% 3.68% 3.61% 3.46% 3.27%
  • snapfish.co.uk
  • photobox.co.uk
  • freesnaps.co.uk
  • my-picture.co.uk
  • etsy.com
  • papier.com
  • printerpix.co.uk
  • shutterstock.com
  • optimalprint.co.uk
  • cewe.co.uk

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In April 2026, Snapfish.co.uk led with fluctuating impressions, peaking at 20.93% on April 28. Photobox.co.uk saw a notable rise on April 28 with 16.95%. Freesnaps.co.uk surged on April 18, reaching 12.77%. My-picture.co.uk and Etsy.com had moderate fluctuations, while Papier.com peaked at 6.9% on April 29. Printerpix.co.uk and Shutterstock.com maintained steady shares. Optimalprint.co.uk and Cewe.co.uk showed minor variations. The month concluded with Snapfish.co.uk maintaining dominance.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Media & Entertainment Photography & Visual Arts

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Media & Entertainment Photography & Visual Arts - Last month
  1. 1
    FreePrints https://www.freeprintsapp.co.uk

    Order free 6x4 photos — Special offer : Get 20 Free 6x4 Prints & Free delivery on your first order. With FreePrints, make a free...

  2. 2
    85% Off Canvas Prints | Ready To Ship In 24 Hours https://www.my-picture.co.uk › canvas-prints

    No.1 Best Rated Canvas Shop in the UK & Certified Merchant. Ready for Dispatch Within 24h

  3. 3
    50% Off Photo Books | Offer Ends 27-04 https://www.photobox.co.uk

    Sale on Now. Turn your digital photos into stunning Photo Books. Print your memories to last a lifetime. Create your custom Photo Books today!

  4. 4
    Shutterstock Stock Images https://www.shutterstock.com

    Official Website — Browse Stock Photos, Vectors, and Much More. Simple Licensing, Dedicated Customer Support.

  5. 5
    Snapfish https://www.snapfish.co.uk

    Snapfish Offers — Beautiful Personalised Photo Books, Cards, Prints, Canvases & More. Share Your Memories. Cherish Your Favourite Moments With Snapfish. Create Prints, Photo Books, Gifts & More.

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In the vibrant world of Google PPC, FreePrints entices with free photo prints and delivery, while My-Picture.co.uk offers an impressive 85% off canvas prints. Photobox and Snapfish captivate with personalized photo books and gifts, and Shutterstock stands out with its vast stock image library.

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