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How popular isConverse?

In September 2026, people searched for Converse by name about 4.1 million times worldwide, a 22.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 4.4% of all global sneaker brand searches, placing Converse eighth out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sneaker brands, Converse appeared in three of the four answers and was the fifth most recommended of the 12.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Converse is the eighth most searched of 12 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. NikeShare of searches 26.1%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. AdidasShare of searches 23.4%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. New BalanceShare of searches 11.9%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  4. PumaShare of searches 10%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
  5. ConverseShare of searches 4.4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th

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Top sneaker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Converse was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Converse is the fifth most recommended of the 12.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. New Balance1st
  2. Nike2nd
  3. Adidas3rd
  4. ASICS4th
  5. Converse5th
  6. HOKA6th
  7. Puma7th
  8. Reebok8th
  9. Vans9th
  10. Salomon10th
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Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Nike4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Adidas4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • New Balance4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • ASICS4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Converse3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • HOKA3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Puma2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Reebok2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Salomon2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Vans1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.

Which sneaker brands compete with Converse?

Converse against sneaker brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Puma, ASICS, Skechers, Vans, Converse, HOKA, Reebok. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthNikeAdidasNew BalancePumaASICSSkechersVansConverseHOKAReebokSalomonAllbirds
Oct 202525.9%24.2%14.1%9.3%6.4%6.4%4.2%3.5%2.8%2.4%0.57%0.31%
Nov 202528.5%25.9%13.1%8.6%4.9%5.9%4.8%3.2%2.2%2.2%0.44%0.29%
Dec 202528.1%25%12.4%8.7%5.6%5.6%5.6%3.7%2.5%2.2%0.5%0.27%
Jan 202630.2%22.8%11.5%9.5%6.3%6.3%4.2%3.5%2.3%2.4%0.7%0.31%
Feb 202627.5%24.7%12.5%10%5.7%5.6%4.6%3.8%2.5%2.2%0.62%0.28%
Mar 202627.4%25.1%12.4%10.1%5.6%5.6%4.6%3.7%2.5%2.2%0.61%0.34%
Apr 202624.9%23.3%13.8%11%6.2%6.2%4.1%3.4%2.8%2%0.68%1.5%
May 202623.2%25.1%10.5%14.5%5.8%7%4.7%3.9%2.6%1.9%0.63%0.28%
Jun 202625.6%26.5%11.7%9.6%6.4%6.4%4.3%3.5%2.9%2.1%0.71%0.32%
Jul 202625.8%27.1%11.6%9.8%6.4%5.2%5.2%3.5%2.3%2.1%0.7%0.21%
Aug 202623.5%25%12.8%10.7%7.1%5.8%5.8%3.9%2.6%2%0.78%0.16%
Sep 202626.1%23.4%11.9%10%6.6%6.6%5.4%4.4%2.4%2.2%1.1%0.18%

  1. 1.Nike

    26.1%

    Moved from 2nd to 1st. 24.3M estimated branded searches, -2.4% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.

  2. 2.Adidas

    23.4%

    Moved from 1st to 2nd. 21.8M estimated branded searches, -17.5% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.

  3. 3.New Balance

    11.9%

    Held 3rd. 11.1M estimated branded searches, -18.4% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

  4. 4.Puma

    10%

    Held 4th. 9.4M estimated branded searches, -17.1% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  5. 5.ASICS

    6.6%

    Held 5th. 6.1M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  6. 6.Skechers

    6.6%

    Held 6th. 6.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.

  7. 7.Vans

    5.4%

    Held 7th. 5M estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  8. 8.Converse

    4.4%

    Held 8th. 4.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  9. 9.HOKA

    2.4%

    Held 9th. 2.2M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  10. 10.Reebok

    2.2%

    Held 10th. 2M estimated branded searches, -3.8% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  11. 11.Salomon

    1.1%

    Held 11th. 1M estimated branded searches, +21.5% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  12. 12.Allbirds

    0.18%

    Held 12th. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Converse worldwide rose from 3.4M to 4.1M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Converse’s share of searches among sneaker brands worldwide increased from 3.5% to 4.4%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Converse’s share of searches among sneaker brands worldwide peaked at 4.4% in September 2026 and was lowest at 3.2% in November 2025.

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

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Nike overtook Adidas to become the leader among sneaker brands worldwide, with 26.1% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Skechers gained share of searches among sneaker brands worldwide, from 5.8% to 6.6%.

  3. In September 2026, Converse gained share of searches among sneaker brands worldwide, from 3.9% to 4.4%.

  4. In September 2026, Adidas lost share of searches among sneaker brands worldwide, from 25% to 23.4%.

  5. In September 2026, New Balance lost share of searches among sneaker brands worldwide, from 12.8% to 11.9%.

  6. In September 2026, Puma lost share of searches among sneaker brands worldwide, from 10.7% to 10%.

How are Converse’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Converse’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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