How popular isBIXOLON?
In September 2026, people searched for BIXOLON by name about 8,100 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 1.1% of all global POS printer brand searches, placing BIXOLON fourth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about POS printer brands, BIXOLON appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the six.
BIXOLON is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
EpsonShare of searches 87.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ToastShare of searches 5.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
CloverShare of searches 5.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th- BIXOLONShare of searches 1.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Star MicronicsShare of searches 0.57%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top POS printer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, BIXOLON was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. BIXOLON is the third most recommended of the six.
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.
Epson5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Star Micronics4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- BIXOLON3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Square3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Toast2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Clover2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about POS printer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which POS printer brand should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best POS printer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best POS printer brand for a busy counter?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“thermal pos printer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small business receipt printer”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which POS printer brands compete with BIXOLON?
Share of searches by month for Epson, Toast, Clover, BIXOLON. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Epson | Toast | Clover | BIXOLON | Star Micronics | Square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 86.3% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 1% | 0.69% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 87.7% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 88.5% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 88.5% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 0.87% | 0.58% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 86.5% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 0.85% | 0.69% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 85.6% | 6.4% | 6.2% | 1% | 0.69% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 86.4% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 0.85% | 0.56% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 86.4% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 0.85% | 0.69% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 86.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 0.85% | 0.69% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 87.5% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 0.86% | 0.57% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 87.7% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.86% | 0.57% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 87.7% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 0.57% | 0.02% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 87.7% | 673K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 5.4% | 41.5K | -0.81% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.2% | 40K | -4.4% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.1% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.57% | 4.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.02% | 140 | +27.3% | 0 points |
1.
Epson87.7%
Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.
Toast5.4%
Held 2nd. 41.5K estimated branded searches, -0.81% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Clover5.2%
Held 3rd. 40K estimated branded searches, -4.4% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
4.BIXOLON
1.1%
Held 4th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.57%
Held 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Square0.02%
Held 6th. 140 estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between BIXOLON and its closest rivals
Every comparison with BIXOLON
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for BIXOLON changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for BIXOLON worldwide held steady at 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BIXOLON’s share of searches among POS printer brands worldwide held steady, from 1% to 1.1%.
How did search popularity change for POS printer brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

Epson’s share of searches among POS printer brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 86.5% to 87.7% in September 2026.

Toast’s share of searches among POS printer brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 6.3% to 5.4% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Star Micronics worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Square worldwide fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 140 in September 2026.
How are BIXOLON’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BIXOLON’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 BIXOLON compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receipt printer brands | 4th of 5 | 1% | Show ranking |
| POS printer brands | 4th of 6 | 1.1% | Shown above |

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