How popular isElite Force?
In September 2026, people searched for Elite Force by name about 60,500 times worldwide, a 511.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 7.9% of all global airsoft brand searches, placing Elite Force second out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about airsoft brands, Elite Force appeared in one of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the eight.
Elite Force is the second most searched of 8 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
- Tokyo MaruiShare of searches 87.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Elite ForceShare of searches 7.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Specna ArmsShare of searches 2.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Lancer TacticalShare of searches 1.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- CYMAShare of searches –Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top airsoft brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Elite Force was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Elite Force is the sixth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
G&G1st- Specna Arms2nd
- CYMA3rd
- Tokyo Marui4th
Krytac5th- Elite Force6th
Umarex7th- Lancer Tactical–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Tokyo Marui4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Specna Arms4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- CYMA4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- G&G4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Krytac4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Elite Force1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Lancer Tactical1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Umarex1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which airsoft brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best airsoft brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best airsoft brand for team skirmishes?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“airsoft gear”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“airsoft brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which airsoft brands compete with Elite Force?
Share of searches by month for Tokyo Marui, Elite Force, Specna Arms. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tokyo Marui | Elite Force | Specna Arms | Lancer Tactical | CYMA | G&G | Krytac | Umarex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 94.5% | 1.4% | 2.1% | 2.1% | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2025 | 94.5% | 1.4% | 2.1% | 2.1% | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 2025 | 94% | 1.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2026 | 94% | 1.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 2026 | 92.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 3.7% | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2026 | 93.1% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 3.1% | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 2026 | 93.6% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% | — | — | — | — |
| May 2026 | 94% | 1.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2026 | 94.5% | 1.4% | 2.1% | 2.1% | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2026 | 62% | 33.9% | 1.7% | 2.5% | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 2026 | 74.2% | 22.1% | 1.6% | 2% | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | 87.8% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 1.9% | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 87.8% | 674K | 0% | +13.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 7.9% | 60.5K | -69.9% | -14.3 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 2.4% | 18.1K | +22.3% | +0.7 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 1.9% | 14.8K | -18.2% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
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87.8%
Held 1st. 674K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +13.6 points.
7.9%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -69.9% vs prior month. Share -14.3 points.
2.4%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
1.9%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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G&G—
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Krytac—
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Umarex—
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Compare popularity between Elite Force and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Elite Force
3 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Elite Force changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Elite Force worldwide rose from 9.9K to 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Elite Force’s share of searches among airsoft brands worldwide increased from 1.4% to 7.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Elite Force’s share of searches among airsoft brands worldwide peaked at 33.9% in July 2026 and was lowest at 1.4% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Elite Force rose from 4th to 2nd among airsoft brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for airsoft brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Specna Arms overtook Lancer Tactical to rank 3rd among airsoft brands worldwide, with 2.4% of the searches.
In September 2026, Tokyo Marui gained share of searches among airsoft brands worldwide, from 74.2% to 87.8%.
In September 2026, Elite Force lost share of searches among airsoft brands worldwide, from 22.1% to 7.9%.
How are Elite Force’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Elite Force’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.
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