How popular isArista Networks?
In September 2026, people searched for Arista Networks by name about 169,000 times worldwide, a 17.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 14.8% of all global network switch brand searches, placing Arista Networks second out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about network switch brands, Arista Networks appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the eight.
Arista Networks is the second most searched of 8 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
UbiquitiShare of searches 39.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Arista NetworksShare of searches 14.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
TP-LinkShare of searches 12.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
D-LinkShare of searches 11.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
NETGEARShare of searches 11.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top network switch brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Arista Networks was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Arista Networks is the sixth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- TP-Link1st
- NETGEAR2nd
- Ubiquiti3rd
Cisco4th
Juniper Networks5th- Arista Networks6th
- D-Link–
Zyxel–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Ubiquiti5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- TP-Link5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- NETGEAR5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Cisco3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Arista Networks2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Juniper Networks2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- D-Link0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Zyxel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about network switch brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which network switch brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best network switch brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best network switch brand for a home network?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“network switch brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best network switch”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which network switch brands compete with Arista Networks?
Share of searches by month for Ubiquiti, Arista Networks, TP-Link, D-Link, NETGEAR, Zyxel, Juniper Networks. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ubiquiti | Arista Networks | TP-Link | D-Link | NETGEAR | Zyxel | Juniper Networks | Cisco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.1% | 14.6% | 10.7% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 1.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 40% | 12.2% | 10.9% | 12% | 12% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 2% |
| Dec 2025 | 39.8% | 14.8% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.9% | 12.5% | 11.2% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.8% | 14.6% | 11.3% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 41% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 2% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.7% | 14.9% | 11.5% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 38% | 17.3% | 12.1% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.1% | 14.6% | 12.4% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 4.5% | 4% | 1.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 39% | 14.6% | 13% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.1% | 14.6% | 13.1% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.2% | 14.8% | 12.5% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.2% | 450K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 14.8% | 169K | +0.47% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.5% | 143K | -4.9% | -0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.8% | 135K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 11.8% | 135K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.6% | 52.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.5% | 39.7K | +3.1% | +0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.9% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Ubiquiti39.2%
Held 1st. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
14.8%
Held 2nd. 169K estimated branded searches, +0.47% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
TP-Link12.5%
Held 3rd. 143K estimated branded searches, -4.9% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
4.
D-Link11.8%
Held 4th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
NETGEAR11.8%
Held 5th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
Zyxel4.6%
Held 6th. 52.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.5%
Held 7th. 39.7K estimated branded searches, +3.1% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
8.
Cisco1.9%
Held 8th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Arista Networks and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Arista Networks changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Arista Networks worldwide fell from 205K to 169K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arista Networks’ share of searches among network switch brands worldwide peaked at 17.3% in May 2026 and was lowest at 12.2% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for network switch brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, TP-Link lost share of searches among network switch brands worldwide, from 13.1% to 12.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Juniper Networks worldwide fell 40.8% over 12 measured months, from 67.1K to 39.7K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Zyxel worldwide fell 32.5% over 12 measured months, from 77.6K to 52.4K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for D-Link worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 135K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for NETGEAR worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 135K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ubiquiti worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 550K to 450K in September 2026.
How are Arista Networks’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arista Networks’ 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.
- arista networks
- arista switch
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