How popular isAKG in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 90.5K branded searches for AKG worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. AKG holds 13.1% estimated Share of Search among microphone brands worldwide and is ranked 5th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Audio-Technica40.7%Shure15.9%
Blue15.7%Sennheiser14.5%
AKG13.1%
RODE0.07%
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Which microphone brands compete with AKG?
Share of Search by month for Audio-Technica, Shure, Blue, Sennheiser, AKG. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Audio-Technica | Shure | Blue | Sennheiser | AKG | RODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.4% | 17% | 13.7% | 15.4% | 11.4% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.1% | 14.5% | 13.7% | 15.9% | 11.8% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.7% | 14.9% | 14.6% | 13.6% | 12.2% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 45% | 15% | 14.7% | 13% | 12.2% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.7% | 18.4% | 14.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.4% | 18.4% | 14.8% | 15.9% | 12.3% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.5% | 19.7% | 13.4% | 14% | 13.2% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 38.7% | 19% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 12.7% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.9% | 16.4% | 13.2% | 14.9% | 13.5% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.6% | 15.8% | 15.1% | 14.4% | 13% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.7% | 15.9% | 15.7% | 14.5% | 13.1% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40.7% | 282K | -2.6% | -0.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15.9% | 110K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.7% | 109K | +3.1% | +0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14.5% | 100K | +0.09% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 13.1% | 90.5K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.07% | 480 | +23.1% | 0 points |
40.7%
Held 1st. 282K estimated branded searches, -2.6% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
2.
Shure
15.9%
Held 2nd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
Blue15.7%
Held 3rd. 109K estimated branded searches, +3.1% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
14.5%
Held 4th. 100K estimated branded searches, +0.09% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
AKG13.1%
Held 5th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
RODE0.07%
Held 6th. 480 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between AKG and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for AKG changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for AKG worldwide held steady at 90.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AKG’s estimated Share of Search among microphone brands worldwide increased from 11.4% to 13.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AKG’s estimated Share of Search among microphone brands worldwide peaked at 13.5% in June 2026 and was lowest at 11.4% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for microphone brands worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Blue gained estimated Share of Search among microphone brands worldwide, from 15.1% to 15.7%.

In August 2026, Audio-Technica lost estimated Share of Search among microphone brands worldwide, from 41.6% to 40.7%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for RODE worldwide fell 18.6% over 11 measured months, from 590 to 480 in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Shure worldwide fell 18.5% over 11 measured months, from 135K to 110K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sennheiser worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 123K to 100K in August 2026.
Where does AKG compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio headphone brands | 5th of 6 | 2.7% | Show ranking |
| Microphone brands | 5th of 6 | 13.1% | Shown above |
How is AKG measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AKG’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.
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