How popular isEduard?
In October 2026, people searched for Eduard by name about 5,120 times worldwide, a 16.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.4% of all global model kit manufacturer searches, placing Eduard sixth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about model kit manufacturers, Eduard appeared in three of the four answers and was the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Eduard is the sixth most searched of 8 competitors and the fifth most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
TamiyaShare of searches 46.4%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
RevellShare of searches 17%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
HasegawaShare of searches 13.9%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
AirfixShare of searches 11.4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
EduardShare of searches 1.4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top model kit manufacturers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Eduard was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Eduard is the fifth most recommended of the eight.
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.
Tamiya4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Revell4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Airfix3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Eduard3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Bandai3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Hasegawa1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Italeri1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Trumpeter1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about model kit manufacturers
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which model kit manufacturer should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best model kit manufacturer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best model kit manufacturer for a hobbyist?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“scale model kits”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hobby model kits”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
How often do people search for Eduard compared with other model kit manufacturers worldwide?
Share of searches by month for Tamiya, Revell, Hasegawa, Airfix, Italeri, Eduard. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tamiya | Revell | Hasegawa | Airfix | Italeri | Eduard | Trumpeter | Bandai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 44.9% | 20.2% | 9.1% | 16.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 0.82% | 0.98% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.5% | 20.5% | 9.2% | 13.7% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 1% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.7% | 16.8% | 9.2% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.4% | 17.4% | 9.5% | 14.2% | 7.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.1% | 17.3% | 9.5% | 14.1% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.5% | 14.9% | 9.9% | 14.9% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 50% | 15% | 10% | 12.3% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.3% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 13.1% | 7.2% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.1% | 15.6% | 8.6% | 12.8% | 7% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.7% | 15.2% | 10.2% | 12.4% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.8% | 15.3% | 10.2% | 12.5% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Oct 2026 | 46.4% | 17% | 13.9% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 46.4% | 165K | 0% | -4.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17% | 60.5K | +22.2% | +1.7 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 13.9% | 49.5K | +49.5% | +3.7 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 11.4% | 40.5K | 0% | -1.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.6% | 27.1K | +22.1% | +0.8 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.4% | 5.1K | -16.3% | -0.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.3% | 4.5K | +0.22% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1% | 3.6K | 0% | -0.1 points |
1.
Tamiya46.4%
Held 1st. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -4.5 points.
2.
Revell17%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
3.
Hasegawa13.9%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +49.5% vs prior month. Share +3.7 points.
4.
Airfix11.4%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
5.
Italeri7.6%
Held 5th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
6.
Eduard1.4%
Held 6th. 5.1K estimated branded searches, -16.3% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
1.3%
Held 7th. 4.5K estimated branded searches, +0.22% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
8.
Bandai1%
Held 8th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Bandai sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “bandai model kit”.
Compare popularity between Eduard and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Eduard
7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Eduard changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Eduard worldwide fell from 6.1K to 5.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Eduard’s share of searches among model kit manufacturers worldwide held steady at 1.4%.
How did search popularity change for model kit manufacturers worldwide in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Hasegawa overtook Airfix to rank 3rd among model kit manufacturers worldwide, with 13.9% of the searches.

In October 2026, Revell gained share of searches among model kit manufacturers worldwide, from 15.3% to 17%.

In October 2026, Italeri gained share of searches among model kit manufacturers worldwide, from 6.8% to 7.6%.

In October 2026, Tamiya lost share of searches among model kit manufacturers worldwide, from 50.8% to 46.4%.

In October 2026, Airfix lost share of searches among model kit manufacturers worldwide, from 12.5% to 11.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Trumpeter worldwide rose 22.8% over 12 measured months, from 3.7K to 4.5K in October 2026.
How are Eduard’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Eduard’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.
- eduard model kits
- eduard models
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