How popular isBlackstar in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 153K branded searches for Blackstar worldwide which is down 16.4% over the last 12 months. Blackstar holds 7.6% estimated Share of Search among guitar amp brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which guitar amp brands compete with Blackstar?
Share of Search by month for Vox, Fender, Blackstar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Vox | Fender | Blackstar | Marshall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.8% | 45.7% | 8.2% | 0.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.4% | 37.6% | 6.7% | 0.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 56% | 38.1% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.3% | 41.8% | 7.6% | 0.33% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.9% | 42.2% | 7.5% | 0.32% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.7% | 41.6% | 7.5% | 0.27% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.2% | 37.7% | 7.9% | 0.24% |
| May 2026 | 51% | 41.2% | 7.5% | 0.27% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.3% | 44.7% | 9.6% | 0.29% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.6% | 37.4% | 6.7% | 0.24% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.2% | 41.9% | 6.5% | 0.41% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.7% | 41.4% | 7.6% | 0.33% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 50.7% | 1M | +0.33% | -0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 41.4% | 831K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.6% | 153K | +19.5% | +1.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.33% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -0.1 points |
1.
Vox50.7%
Held 1st. 1M estimated branded searches, +0.33% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
2.
Fender41.4%
Held 2nd. 831K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
7.6%
Held 3rd. 153K estimated branded searches, +19.5% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
4.
Marshall0.33%
Held 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Blackstar and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Blackstar changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Blackstar worldwide fell from 183K to 153K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Blackstar’s estimated Share of Search among guitar amp brands worldwide decreased from 8.2% to 7.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Blackstar’s estimated Share of Search among guitar amp brands worldwide peaked at 9.6% in June 2026 and was lowest at 5.6% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for guitar amp brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Blackstar gained estimated Share of Search among guitar amp brands worldwide, from 6.5% to 7.6%.
In September 2026, Fender lost estimated Share of Search among guitar amp brands worldwide, from 41.9% to 41.4%.
In September 2026, Vox lost estimated Share of Search among guitar amp brands worldwide, from 51.2% to 50.7%.
Where does Blackstar compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar amps | 3rd of 6 | 7.2% | Show ranking |
| Guitar amp brands | 3rd of 4 | 7.6% | Shown above |
How is Blackstar measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Blackstar’s 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.
2 branded search terms
- blackstar
- blackstar amp
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