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How popular is3M Speedglas?

In September 2026, people searched for 3M Speedglas by name about 13,200 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 6.1% of all global welding hood brand searches, placing 3M Speedglas fifth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about welding hood brands, 3M Speedglas appeared in four of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

3M Speedglas is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Lincoln ElectricShare of searches 49.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. MillerShare of searches 15.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. AntraShare of searches 12.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. Pipeliners CloudShare of searches 12.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  5. 3M SpeedglasShare of searches 6.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top welding hood brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, 3M Speedglas was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. 3M Speedglas is the fourth most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Lincoln Electric1st
  2. Miller2nd
  3. ESAB3rd
  4. 3M Speedglas4th
  5. Jackson Safety5th
  6. Pipeliners Cloud6th
  7. Antra–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Lincoln Electric5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Miller5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • 3M Speedglas4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • ESAB4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Pipeliners Cloud2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Jackson Safety2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Antra0 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 the United States on October 21, 2026.

Which welding hood brands compete with 3M Speedglas?

3M Speedglas against welding hood brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Lincoln Electric, Miller, Antra, Pipeliners Cloud, 3M Speedglas, ESAB. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthLincoln ElectricMillerAntraPipeliners Cloud3M SpeedglasESABJackson Safety
Oct 202549.5%21.4%9.6%9.6%5.8%3.5%0.56%
Nov 202549.9%18.9%10.3%10.3%6.3%3.8%0.47%
Dec 202547.9%20.7%11.4%9.3%6.1%4.1%0.45%
Jan 202650.8%19.2%10.5%8.6%5.7%4.7%0.47%
Feb 202649.2%18.6%10.2%10.2%6.8%4.5%0.46%
Mar 202648.1%18.2%10%12.2%6.6%4.4%0.45%
Apr 202648.7%18.4%10.1%12.3%5.5%4.5%0.45%
May 202650.9%15.7%10.5%12.9%5.7%3.8%0.47%
Jun 202646.2%17.5%11.7%14.3%6.3%3.5%0.53%
Jul 202644%16.6%13.6%16.6%5.4%3.3%0.5%
Aug 202648.1%14.9%12.2%14.9%5.9%3.6%0.45%
Sep 202649.4%15.3%12.5%12.5%6.1%3.7%0.46%

  1. 1.Lincoln Electric

    49.4%

    Held 1st. 107K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.

  2. 2.Miller

    15.3%

    Held 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  3. 3.Antra

    12.5%

    Moved from 4th to 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  4. 4.Pipeliners Cloud

    12.5%

    Moved from 3rd to 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.

  5. 5.3M Speedglas

    6.1%

    Held 5th. 13.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  6. 6.ESAB

    3.7%

    Held 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  7. 7.Jackson Safety

    0.46%

    Held 7th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between 3M Speedglas and its closest rivals

Every comparison with 3M Speedglas

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How has branded search demand for 3M Speedglas changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for 3M Speedglas worldwide held steady, from 13.5K to 13.2K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 3M Speedglas’ share of searches among welding hood brands worldwide peaked at 6.8% in February 2026 and was lowest at 5.4% in July 2026.

How did search popularity change for welding hood brands worldwide in September 2026?

5 changes

  1. In September 2026, Lincoln Electric gained share of searches among welding hood brands worldwide, from 48.1% to 49.4%.

  2. In September 2026, Pipeliners Cloud lost share of searches among welding hood brands worldwide, from 14.9% to 12.5%.

  3. In September 2026, Antra rose from 4th to 3rd among welding hood brands worldwide.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Miller worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Jackson Safety worldwide fell 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1K in September 2026.

How are 3M Speedglas’ branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 3M Speedglas’ 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.

  • 3m speedglas
  • speedglas

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Who owns 3M Speedglas?

3M Speedglas is owned by 3M. Brandwave also tracks 3M Peltor, 3M, Scotch and Scotch-Brite, owned by the same company, worldwide.

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Where does 3M Speedglas compete?

3M Speedglas is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Welding helmet brands6th of 73.2%Show ranking
Auto darkening helmet brands4th of 63.6%Show ranking
Welding hood brands5th of 76.1%Shown above
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