How popular isAutel?
In September 2026, people searched for Autel by name about 135,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 22.4% of all global OBD scanner brand searches, placing Autel second out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about OBD scanner brands, Autel appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the eight.
Autel is the second most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
InnovaShare of searches 61.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
AutelShare of searches 22.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
TOPDONShare of searches 10%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
ANCELShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
FOXWELLShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top OBD scanner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Autel appeared in all five answers. Autel is the most recommended of the eight.
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.
- Autel5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Innova4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
BlueDriver4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- TOPDON3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Launch3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- ANCEL2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- FOXWELL1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Veepeak0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about OBD scanner brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which OBD scanner brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best OBD scanner brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best OBD scanner brand for car fault codes?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best obd scanner”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car diagnostic scanner”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which OBD scanner brands compete with Autel?
Share of searches by month for Innova, Autel, TOPDON, ANCEL, FOXWELL. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Innova | Autel | TOPDON | ANCEL | FOXWELL | BlueDriver | Veepeak | Launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.1% | 22% | 9.9% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.88% | 0.39% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.3% | 22.1% | 9.9% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 0.48% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.4% | 22.2% | 9.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.89% | 0.39% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.1% | 21.7% | 11.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.87% | 0.47% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.7% | 19% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.93% | 0.76% | 0.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.5% | 22.2% | 10% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.89% | 0.48% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.8% | 22.3% | 10% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.89% | 0.4% |
| May 2026 | 60.8% | 22.3% | 10% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.89% | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.2% | 19.5% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 0.34% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.2% | 19.5% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 0.34% |
| Aug 2026 | 61% | 22.4% | 10% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.32% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.1% | 22.4% | 10% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.73% | 0.32% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.1% | 368K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.4% | 135K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10% | 60.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.5% | 14.8K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2% | 12.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.9% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.73% | 4.4K | -18.5% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.32% | 1.9K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Innova61.1%
Held 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.
Autel22.4%
Held 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
TOPDON10%
Held 3rd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
ANCEL2.5%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
FOXWELL2%
Held 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.9%
Held 6th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Veepeak0.73%
Held 7th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
8.
Launch0.32%
Held 8th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Autel changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Autel worldwide held steady at 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Autel’s share of searches among OBD scanner brands worldwide peaked at 22.4% in September 2026 and was lowest at 19% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for OBD scanner brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for BlueDriver worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 5.4K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Launch worldwide fell 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Veepeak worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for FOXWELL worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for ANCEL worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.
How are Autel’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Autel’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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Where does Autel compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drone manufacturers | 2nd of 10 | 15.9% | Show ranking |
| OBD scanner brands | 2nd of 8 | 22.4% | Shown above |
| Engine code readers | 2nd of 6 | 23.2% | Show ranking |
| Car diagnostic tools | 1st of 6 | 66.7% | Show ranking |
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