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How popular isCarhartt in search?

In September 2026, there were an estimated 450K branded searches for Carhartt worldwide which is down 45.3% over the last 12 months. Carhartt holds 78.1% estimated Share of Search among cargo Shorts brands worldwide and is ranked 1st of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, September 2026
  1. Carhartt78.1%
  2. Lee19.1%
  3. Dickies2.6%
  4. Wrangler0.23%
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Which cargo Shorts brands compete with Carhartt?

Carhartt against cargo Shorts brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Carhartt, Lee, Dickies. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthCarharttLeeDickiesWrangler
Oct 202582.9%13.6%3.3%0.16%
Nov 202588.8%9.8%1.3%0.08%
Dec 202590.4%8.1%1.3%0.08%
Jan 202684.2%13.8%1.9%0.16%
Feb 202678.1%19.1%2.6%0.23%
Mar 202666.6%29.9%3.3%0.29%
Apr 202657.1%38.3%4.2%0.37%
May 202652.1%42.7%4.7%0.51%
Jun 202657.2%38.1%4.2%0.55%
Jul 202661.3%33.6%4.5%0.59%
Aug 202666.1%29.5%4%0.43%
Sep 202678.1%19.1%2.6%0.23%

  1. 1.Carhartt

    78.1%

    Held 1st. 450K estimated branded searches, +82.9% vs prior month. Share +12.1 points.

  2. 2.Lee

    19.1%

    Held 2nd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -10.4 points.

  3. 3.Dickies

    2.6%

    Held 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.

  4. 4.Wrangler

    0.23%

    Held 4th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

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How has branded search demand for Carhartt changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Carhartt worldwide fell from 823K to 450K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Carhartt’s estimated Share of Search among cargo Shorts brands worldwide decreased from 82.9% to 78.1%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Carhartt’s estimated Share of Search among cargo Shorts brands worldwide peaked at 90.4% in December 2025 and was lowest at 52.1% in May 2026.

How did search popularity change for cargo Shorts brands worldwide in September 2026?

  1. In September 2026, Carhartt gained estimated Share of Search among cargo Shorts brands worldwide, from 66.1% to 78.1%.

  2. In September 2026, Lee lost estimated Share of Search among cargo Shorts brands worldwide, from 29.5% to 19.1%.

  3. In September 2026, Dickies lost estimated Share of Search among cargo Shorts brands worldwide, from 4% to 2.6%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Wrangler worldwide fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.3K in September 2026.

Where does Carhartt compete?

Carhartt is ranked in 33 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of SearchRanking
Duffel Bag brands6th of 80.73%Show ranking
Cargo Pants brands5th of 80.88%Show ranking
Crossbody Bag brands7th of 81.2%Show ranking
Cross Body Bag brands5th of 71.3%Show ranking
Waterproof Jacket brands5th of 71.5%Show ranking
Lunch bag brands4th of 81.5%Show ranking
Bucket Hat brands5th of 81.6%Show ranking
Base Layer brands3rd of 81.9%Show ranking
Hoodies4th of 62.2%Show ranking
Diaper Bag brands4th of 82.2%Show ranking
Dash Mat brands5th of 72.6%Show ranking
Lunch box brands3rd of 72.9%Show ranking
Work pants brands3rd of 83.6%Show ranking
Jumpsuit brands5th of 84.3%Show ranking
Lead Rope brands4th of 84.8%Show ranking
Work Shirts brands3rd of 65.2%Show ranking
Tool Belt brands5th of 66.6%Show ranking
Dog Harness brands3rd of 77.3%Show ranking
Steel toe boot brands5th of 77.8%Show ranking
Dog Jacket brands4th of 58.6%Show ranking
Tool Bag brands4th of 89.9%Show ranking
Soft Shell Jacket brands3rd of 311.6%Show ranking
Ear Muffs brands3rd of 415.3%Show ranking
Backpack Cooler brands3rd of 817.4%Show ranking
Horse Halter brands2nd of 423.1%Show ranking
Work Shorts brands2nd of 730.4%Show ranking
Boiler Suit brands2nd of 732.3%Show ranking
Merino wool sock brands2nd of 734%Show ranking
Overalls Women brands2nd of 334.9%Show ranking
Lunch Cooler brands1st of 337.3%Show ranking
Softshell Jacket brands1st of 339.3%Show ranking
Cargo Shorts brands1st of 478.1%Shown above
Car seat cover brands1st of 680.1%Show ranking

How is Carhartt measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Carhartt’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.

1 branded search term

  • carhartt jacket

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