How popular isBrother in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 213K branded searches for Brother worldwide which is up 18.5% over the last 12 months. Brother holds 55.5% estimated Share of Search among bobbin winder brands worldwide and is ranked 1st of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which bobbin winder brands compete with Brother?
Share of Search by month for Brother, Janome, Pfaff, Singer. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Brother | Janome | Pfaff | Singer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.6% | 31.3% | 11.8% | 4.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.4% | 36% | 11.3% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 49% | 36.5% | 11.2% | 3.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.8% | 32.2% | 12.1% | 3% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.2% | 37% | 9.4% | 3.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.7% | 36.6% | 11.3% | 3.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.2% | 34.5% | 9.7% | 3.6% |
| May 2026 | 49.1% | 36.3% | 11.2% | 3.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.4% | 31.8% | 16.5% | 3.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.7% | 27.6% | 12.9% | 3.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.9% | 29.8% | 12.5% | 3.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.5% | 27.7% | 12.9% | 3.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.5% | 213K | 0% | +1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.7% | 106K | -9.9% | -2.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.9% | 49.5K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.9% | 14.8K | 0% | +0.1 points |
1.
Brother55.5%
Held 1st. 213K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
2.
Janome27.7%
Held 2nd. 106K estimated branded searches, -9.9% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
3.
Pfaff12.9%
Held 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
4.
Singer3.9%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Brother and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Brother
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- Brother vs Spellbinders
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How has branded search demand for Brother changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Brother worldwide rose from 180K to 213K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Brother’s estimated Share of Search among bobbin winder brands worldwide increased from 52.6% to 55.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Brother’s estimated Share of Search among bobbin winder brands worldwide peaked at 55.7% in July 2026 and was lowest at 48.4% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for bobbin winder brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Brother gained estimated Share of Search among bobbin winder brands worldwide, from 53.9% to 55.5%.
In September 2026, Janome lost estimated Share of Search among bobbin winder brands worldwide, from 29.8% to 27.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pfaff worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 49.5K in September 2026.
Where does Brother compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printer ink brands | 5th of 6 | 9.2% | Show ranking |
| Laser printer brands | 5th of 5 | 10.4% | Show ranking |
| Printer toner brands | 4th of 6 | 11.4% | Show ranking |
| Printer brands | 4th of 5 | 11.4% | Show ranking |
| Home printer brands | 4th of 5 | 12.1% | Show ranking |
| Embroidery machine brands | 2nd of 5 | 13.9% | Show ranking |
| Ink cartridges brands | 3rd of 3 | 14.8% | Show ranking |
| Label printer brands | 2nd of 6 | 15.4% | Show ranking |
| Label makers | 2nd of 5 | 15.6% | Show ranking |
| Craft supplies | 2nd of 6 | 19.4% | Show ranking |
| Craft cutting machine brands | 2nd of 5 | 19.8% | Show ranking |
| Label printing | 1st of 6 | 42.6% | Show ranking |
| Bobbin case brands | 1st of 5 | 44.8% | Show ranking |
| Sewing machine brands | 1st of 5 | 44.8% | Show ranking |
| Overlocker brands | 1st of 5 | 47.6% | Show ranking |
| Sowing machine brands | 1st of 4 | 49.2% | Show ranking |
| Barcode printer brands | 1st of 4 | 52.4% | Show ranking |
| Label machine brands | 1st of 3 | 52.5% | Show ranking |
| Bobbin winder brands | 1st of 4 | 55.5% | Shown above |
| Overlock machine brands | 1st of 3 | 63.8% | Show ranking |
How is Brother measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Brother’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
- brother printer
- printer brother
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