How popular isAntex in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 8.1K branded searches for Antex worldwide which is down 80% over the last 11 months. Antex holds 2.2% estimated Share of Search among soldering iron brands worldwide and is ranked 5th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which soldering iron brands compete with Antex?
Share of Search by month for Draper, Weller, Ersa, Hakko, Antex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Draper | Weller | Ersa | Hakko | Antex | Metcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.5% | 32.5% | 12% | 9.8% | 12% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.3% | 39.3% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.7% | 42.7% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.2% | 39.1% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 3.5% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.3% | 31.5% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 65% | 19.4% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 0.78% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.6% | 33% | 12.2% | 9.9% | 3% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 34.9% | 34.9% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.7% | 27.8% | 8.4% | 10.2% | 2% | 0.91% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.9% | 36.9% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.9% | 29.9% | 11% | 11% | 2.2% | 0.98% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 44.9% | 165K | +50% | +7.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.9% | 110K | 0% | -7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11% | 40.5K | +22.4% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11% | 40.5K | +22.4% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.2% | 8.1K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.98% | 3.6K | 0% | -0.2 points |
1.Draper
44.9%
Held 1st. 165K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +7.9 points.
2.Weller
29.9%
Held 2nd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -7 points.
3.Ersa
11%
Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
4.Hakko
11%
Held 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.Antex
2.2%
Held 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
6.Metcal
0.98%
Held 6th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Compare search popularity between Antex and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Antex changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Antex worldwide fell from 40.5K to 8.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Antex’s estimated Share of Search among soldering iron brands worldwide decreased from 12% to 2.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Antex’s estimated Share of Search among soldering iron brands worldwide peaked at 12% in October 2025 and was lowest at 1.7% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Antex fell from 3rd to 5th among soldering iron brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for soldering iron brands worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Draper gained estimated Share of Search among soldering iron brands worldwide, from 36.9% to 44.9%.
In August 2026, Weller lost estimated Share of Search among soldering iron brands worldwide, from 36.9% to 29.9%.
In August 2026, Antex lost estimated Share of Search among soldering iron brands worldwide, from 2.7% to 2.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hakko worldwide rose 22.4% over 11 measured months, from 33.1K to 40.5K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Metcal worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 4.4K to 3.6K in August 2026.
How is Antex measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Antex’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.
1 branded search term
- antex
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