How popular isAnbernic?
In September 2026, people searched for Anbernic by name about 246,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 13.8% of all global retro handheld console brand searches, placing Anbernic third out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about retro handheld console brands, Anbernic appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the five.
Anbernic is the third most searched of 5 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
- AYNShare of searches 57.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
- RetroidShare of searches 20.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
AnbernicShare of searches 13.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
AnalogueShare of searches 6.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
MiyooShare of searches 1.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top retro handheld console brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Anbernic was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Anbernic is the third most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Miyoo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- AYN4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Retroid4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Anbernic4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Analogue3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about retro handheld console brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which retro handheld console should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best retro handheld gaming consoles?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best retro handheld for playing old console games?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“retro handheld console”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“retro handheld”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Which retro handheld console brands compete with Anbernic?
Share of searches by month for AYN, Retroid, Anbernic, Analogue. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AYN | Retroid | Anbernic | Analogue | Miyoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.7% | 17.5% | 26.2% | 10.8% | 4.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.5% | 12.4% | 16.9% | 20% | 3.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.5% | 12.8% | 19.3% | 19.9% | 3.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 57% | 12.2% | 16.6% | 11.1% | 3.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 65% | 9.4% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 2.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 69.2% | 9.1% | 11.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.7% | 9% | 13.5% | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 66.7% | 8.8% | 16% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 62.8% | 13.4% | 14.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.7% | 11.8% | 13.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.7% | 11.1% | 15% | 8.7% | 2.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.6% | 20.5% | 13.8% | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 57.6% | 1M | 0% | -5.2 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 20.5% | 366K | +102.2% | +9.5 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 13.8% | 246K | 0% | -1.2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.3% | 113K | -21.2% | -2.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.8% | 32.9K | -18.4% | -0.6 points |
1.AYN
57.6%
Held 1st. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -5.2 points.
2.Retroid
20.5%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 366K estimated branded searches, +102.2% vs prior month. Share +9.5 points.
3.
Anbernic13.8%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.
Analogue6.3%
Held 4th. 113K estimated branded searches, -21.2% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
5.
Miyoo1.8%
Held 5th. 32.9K estimated branded searches, -18.4% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
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How has branded search demand for Anbernic changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Anbernic worldwide held steady at 246K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Anbernic’s share of searches among retro handheld console brands worldwide decreased from 26.2% to 13.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Anbernic’s share of searches among retro handheld console brands worldwide peaked at 26.2% in October 2025 and was lowest at 11.1% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Anbernic fell from 2nd to 3rd among retro handheld console brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for retro handheld console brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Retroid overtook Anbernic to rank 2nd among retro handheld console brands worldwide, with 20.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, AYN lost share of searches among retro handheld console brands worldwide, from 62.7% to 57.6%.

In September 2026, Analogue lost share of searches among retro handheld console brands worldwide, from 8.7% to 6.3%.

In September 2026, Anbernic lost share of searches among retro handheld console brands worldwide, from 15% to 13.8%.

In September 2026, Miyoo lost share of searches among retro handheld console brands worldwide, from 2.5% to 1.8%.
How are Anbernic’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Anbernic’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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